Morning, gang.

One of our goals at The Thread is telling compelling stories about power and place. In our Greensboro bureau, that means bringing you comprehensive coverage of city elections, community controversies, and profiles of some of the most powerful figures in the city. It also means exploring what makes this place we call home unique: its people, its history, its art, and its food.

Whether it’s our Postmark Greensboro series exploring the Gate City’s past and present, our weekly food column, or long-form features on the everyday people who make our city what it is, these stories are at the heart of what we do.

Today we’re revisiting some of our favorites, with much more to come in the new year. See you again on January 5!

—Joe Killian


A Labor of Love

Thai Square stirs memories of a family restaurant and a life well lived.

Postmark Greensboro: Immanuel Lutheran College

Born during segregation, the institution graduated hundreds of ministers, high school, and college students. Why did it disappear?

Black Magnolia Serves Up Comfort, With a Twist 

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

Greensboro’s Community Rushes to Fill the SNAP Gap 

With SNAP funding still uncertain as the federal shutdown continues, residents and organizations are trying to help where they can.

Postmark Greensboro: The King Cotton Hotel

A vacant plot of land in the center of downtown Greensboro holds decades of history and untold potential.

‘He Never Stopped Being Mayor’

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

A Game of (Hot) Chicken

Nashville Hot Chicken now belongs to the world. But with two new joints opening across the street from each other, we’ve reached a peak.

Do Not Pass Go, Do Not Collect $200

The official Monopoly game for Greensboro omits key local landmarks. Some say knock-off versions better represent the city.

Rev. Nelson Johnson: A Legacy Beyond Tragedy

Once called “the most dangerous man in Greensboro,” Nelson Johnson survived the Greensboro Massacre and inspired generations.

Thanks for reading The Thread, a 3x week newsletter written by Greensboro editor Joe Killian and reporters Sayaka Matsuoka and Gale Melcher. Reach us with tips or ideas at greensboro@theassemblync.com.

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Joe Killian is The Assembly's Greensboro editor. He joined us from NC Newsline, where he was senior investigative reporter. He spent a decade at The News & Record covering cops and courts, higher education, and government.

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.

Sayaka Matsuoka is a Greensboro-based reporter for The Assembly. She was formerly the managing editor for Triad City Beat, an alt-weekly based in Greensboro. She has reported for INDY Week, The Bitter Southerner, and Nerdist, and is the editorial/diversity chair for AAN Publishers.