Greensboro, NC Politics News and In-Depth Reporting https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/government/ North Carolina's digital magazine on place and power Sun, 24 Aug 2025 15:33:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theassemblync.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-TA_Mark_Black_Square-32x32.png Greensboro, NC Politics News and In-Depth Reporting https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/government/ 32 32 210991526 Irving Allen Wants Another Shot at City Council https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/irving-allen-greensboro-city-council/ Mon, 25 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=53290 There are a lot of contenders for the council's at-large seats. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.]]>

There are a lot of contenders for the council's at-large seats. But Irving Allen thinks he has a shot this time around.

]]> 53290 How Eric Robert Decided Against Another Run for Mayor https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/eric-robert-greensboro-mayor-2025/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 13:53:15 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=53166 After publicly announcing a run for mayor earlier this year, Eric Robert decided against it. ]]>

After publicly announcing a run for mayor earlier this year, Eric Robert decided against it.

]]> 53166 ‘He Never Stopped Being Mayor’ https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/jim-melvin-greensboro-mayor/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52603 The late Jim Melvin helped shape the city he loved for over half a century, earning the moniker “Mr. Greensboro.”]]>

The late Jim Melvin helped shape the city he loved for over half a century, earning the moniker “Mr. Greensboro.”

]]> 52603 ‘Not Waiting My Turn’ https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/not-waiting-my-turn/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52058 Akir Khan is running for Greensboro mayor in his first political campaign. He believes he can build a broad coalition as part of a new generation of leadership.]]>

Akir Khan is running for Greensboro mayor in his first political campaign. He believes he can build a broad coalition as part of a new generation of leadership.

]]> 52058 Mohamed Naser Released from ICE Detention https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/government/greensboro-nc-icemohamed-naser-released-from-ice-detention/ Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52949 Mohamed Naser was released from the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia late Tuesday, where he has been held since Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him in Greensboro last month.]]>

Mohamed Naser was released from the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia late Tuesday, where he has been held since Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents detained him in Greensboro last month.

]]> 52949 Changing Course https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/greensboro-bike-lanes-safety/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=51163 City officials and local groups aim to make Greensboro more bike friendly, and safer.]]>

City officials and local groups aim to make Greensboro more bike friendly, and safer.

]]> 51163 A New Face in Greensboro’s District 4 City Council Race https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/government/greensboro-nc-city-council-libertarian-steve-ignac/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52953 Libertarian Steve Ignac filed to run for Greensboro City Council at the deadline, turning a two-way race into a three-way primary in October.]]>

Libertarian Steve Ignac filed to run for Greensboro City Council at the deadline, turning a two-way race into a three-way primary in October.

]]> 52953 SBI Investigating Greensboro City Council Member https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/sbi-investigating-greensboro-city-council-member/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 20:19:47 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=49794 A Greensboro City Council member is the subject of a State Bureau of Investigation probe.]]>

A Greensboro City Council member is the subject of a State Bureau of Investigation probe.

]]> 49794 Chris Wilson, a ‘Fixture’ of Greensboro’s Government, Retires https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/greensboro-chris-wilson-retirement/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=48714 Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson is stepping down from his role after working for the city of Greensboro for over 30 years. ]]>

Deputy City Manager Chris Wilson is stepping down from his role after working for the city of Greensboro for over 30 years.

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