In five years, we’ve gone from two unpaid editors sending emails with hopes and prayers, to a 45-person team publishing over 1,000 stories a year.
Kyle Villemain
Kyle Villemain is founder and CEO of The Assembly. He is a former speechwriter who was fortunate enough to hire journalists smarter than him to envision a new model for state-level news. He grew up in the Triangle and graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill.
The Thread: A New City Council
It was an historic election night in Greensboro. We have all the results, analysis and more.
Navigating an Uncertain Year at The Assembly
We know Assembly readers are a curious bunch, so we want to tell you what our economic reality looks like right now.
The Assembly Announces Plans to Double its Reach to North Carolina News Markets
The news organization is building a ten-market local news network across the state.
Reflecting on The Assembly’s 4th Birthday
As we end our fourth year, we’re working to become your essential news subscription. Here’s how.
Our Most-Read Stories of 2023
A few numbers that stood out as we close out the year and look back on 2023, plus our most-read stories of the year.
Lee Roberts Named Interim Chancellor at UNC-Chapel Hill
The well-connected technocrat and Board of Governors member takes over amid numerous questions about the school’s future.
The Governor Floats a Grand Bargain on Boards
Cooper says reform recommendations for the UNC System are opening bid in a broader negotiation over dozens of appointed boards.
A Delicious New Partnership for North Carolina
Our partnership with Hanna Raskin’s The Food Section marks a deeper dive into journalism about what we eat and why.
Tim Moore’s Heavy Hand
The House Speaker wanted an old friend named chancellor at UNC Wilmington. Emails show how he tried to make that happen.
