It’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day and we are bringing you some stories on Civil Rights landmarks and icons right here in Greensboro.
Gale Melcher
Gale is a Report for America corps member and Greensboro-based reporter for The Assembly. She previously covered local government and community issues for Triad City Beat. She holds a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from N.C. State University.
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The Thread ‘A Hell of a Writer’
Jerry Bledsoe’s legacy includes both beloved books and persistent grudges. What do we make of a complicated figure after his death?
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The Thread: A New Chapter for the IRC
Greensboro’s Interactive Resource Center now owns the building where it has operated for the last 15 years.
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Take a Hike
Trying to find your footing in the new year? More than 30 miles of serenity await you on Greensboro’s trails.
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The Thread: UNCG Chancellor May Be Last of His Kind
Gilliam has steered the university through crisis and political sea changes.
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The Thread: The Place We Call Home
Whether it’s Postmark Greensboro, our food column, or long-form features on everyday people, these stories are at the heart of our work.
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The Thread: Deep Dives of 2025
At The Assembly we go deep, telling you not just what happened but how and why. Today, some of our favorite deep-dive stories of 2025.
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The Thread: The Best of 2025
Today, a look back at some of the biggest stories of 2025—starting with a historic Greensboro City Council race.
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The Thread: A Whole Latke Love
It’s latke season and a local restaurant has some traditional options and a twist for latke devotees and the latke curious.
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A Whole Latke Love
Greensboro’s 913 Whiskey Bar and Southern Kitchen offers both a traditional version of latkes and a new spin.
