Gale Melcher, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com North Carolina's digital magazine on place and power Mon, 18 Aug 2025 12:21:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.theassemblync.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-TA_Mark_Black_Square-32x32.png Gale Melcher, Author at The Assembly NC https://www.theassemblync.com 32 32 210991526 The Thread: Remembering Jim Melvin https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-remembering-jim-melvin/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=52865 Jim Melvin served as mayor of Greensboro for a decade from 1971 to 1981—a period of rapid growth, social change, and shocking violence that, in some ways, continues to define the city. ]]>

Jim Melvin served as mayor of Greensboro for a decade from 1971 to 1981—a period of rapid growth, social change, and shocking violence that, in some ways, continues to define the city.

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The Thread: Summer on a Roll https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-summer-on-a-roll/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=52388 I walked into Black Magnolia, searching for comfort with a plan to write about their classic cinnamon rolls. My plans changed.]]>

I walked into Black Magnolia, searching for comfort with a plan to write about their classic cinnamon rolls. My plans changed.

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Black Magnolia Serves Up Comfort, With a Twist  https://www.theassemblync.com/greensborothread/lemon-curd-greensboro-cinnamon-roll/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?p=52396 Cinnamon rolls? Classic. But Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie's lemon blueberry rolls offer a tangy spin. ]]>

Cinnamon rolls? Classic. But Black Magnolia Southern Patisserie's lemon blueberry rolls offer a tangy spin.

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The Thread: The New Face in Greensboro’s Mayoral Race https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-the-new-face-in-greensboros-mayoral-race/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=52111 Akir Khan wants to be mayor of Greensboro. A Muslim son of immigrants, he is concerned about ICE, cuts to the social safety net, and food insecurity. He’s also a Republican. ]]>

Akir Khan wants to be mayor of Greensboro. A Muslim son of immigrants, he is concerned about ICE, cuts to the social safety net, and food insecurity. He’s also a Republican.

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The Thread: A Reporter Notebook and Legal Limbo https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-a-reporter-notebook-and-legal-limbo/ Mon, 04 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=51879 A Guilford County judge silenced a News & Record reporter and seized her notes. The same judge is blocking efforts to challenge the ruling.]]>

A Guilford County judge silenced a News & Record reporter and seized her notes. The same judge is blocking efforts to challenge the ruling.

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The Thread: Greensboro Cyclists Work For Better Bike Safety https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-greensboro-cyclists-work-for-better-bike-safety/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=51185 City officials and local groups aim to make Greensboro more bike friendly, and safer. Plus, a by the numbers look at non-motorist accidents.]]>

City officials and local groups aim to make Greensboro more bike friendly, and safer. Plus, a by the numbers look at non-motorist accidents.

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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.

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The Thread: New Faces, New Races https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-new-faces-new-races/ Mon, 28 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=50717 As races for Greensboro City Council seats officially get underway, there are some brand new faces in the mix.]]>

As races for Greensboro City Council seats officially get underway, there are some brand new faces in the mix.

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The Thread: Greensboro City Council Races Are On https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-greensboro-city-council-races-are-on/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=50397 Filing ended Friday for Greensboro City Council, setting the races for the October 7 primary and the November 4 general election. ]]>

Filing ended Friday for Greensboro City Council, setting the races for the October 7 primary and the November 4 general election.

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The Thread: Summertime News https://www.theassemblync.com/newsletter/the-thread-summertime-news/ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.theassemblync.com/?post_type=newspack_nl_cpt&p=50101 Glenwood Camp offers families an affordable, community-centric camp where kids can build friendships and expand their worldview.]]>

Glenwood Camp offers families an affordable, community-centric camp where kids can build friendships and expand their worldview.

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