Joe Killian, Author at The Assembly NC

Cone Health CEO Steps Down

Dr. Mary Jo Cagle, president and chief executive officer at Cone Health, photographed in her office in Greensboro. (Carolyn de Berry for The Assembly)

Dr. Mary Jo Cagle saw Cone through the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent acquisition.

Rev. Nelson Johnson: A Legacy Beyond Tragedy

Rev. Nelson Johnson points to a photo of himself checking on a fallen friend at his Faith Community Church in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)

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

Greensboro City Council Taps Pinder for At-Large Seat

Jamilla Pinder, the Greensboro City Council’s choice to fill the unexpired term of the late Yvonne Johnson. (Joe Killian for The Assembly.)

Supporters of the late Yvonne Johnson’s son were disappointed, but council members said they believe they made the right choice.

A “Bittersweet” Transition For New Mayor Pro Tempore

Mayor Pro Tem Marikay Abuzuaitor was the lone vote against Pender's appointment. (Photo courtesy of the City of Greensboro.)

Contemplating a run for mayor, Greensboro City Council Member Marikay Abuzuaiter talks about her new role.

Vernon Johnson Seeking Late Mother’s Greensboro Council Seat

Vernon Johnson, son of the late Yvonne Johnson, vied for the chance to finish out his mother's unexpired term. He still plans to run for an at-large seat on the council in November, he told The Thread. (Photo courtesy of Lisa Johnson-Tonkins)

The son of the late Yvonne Johnson is planning to run for her at-large seat on the Greensboro City Council.

Why Kaiser Bet on Cone Health for Its N.C. Expansion

Risant, a nonprofit division of Kaiser Permanente, recently acquired Greensboro's Cone Health. (Carolyn de Berry for The Assembly)

The Triad-based health system hasn’t focused as aggressively on growth. Can it expand under a new owner without losing its identity?

The Return of Minisoldr

Photo illustration by Kyle Constable. Image credit AP Photo/Chuck Burton.

Mark Robinson’s use of the handle “minisoldr” on online platforms drew a lot of attention during this year’s election. He’s still using it.

A Community Remembers Yvonne Johnson, ‘The Conscience of the City.’

Long-time council member and the first Black mayor of Greensboro, Yvonne Johnson. Photo courtesy of the city of Greensboro.

Greensboro’s first Black mayor, fought segregation and built community in the city she loved.

Out of the Blue

Anderson Clayton talks with fellow Democrats outside the Person County Public Library in Roxboro. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)

Anderson Clayton pulled off an upset to lead the N.C. Democratic Party at just 25. On Election Day, she felt the weight of expectations.

N.C. A&T Students Carefully Planned a Candidate Forum. Then Mark Robinson Crashed.

N.C. A&T student and moderator Quentin Clarke with Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and superintendent of public instruction candidate Michele Morrow. (Photo by Joe Killian)

Mark Robinson contacted N.C. A&T organizers the day of the event to say he was coming—whether they wanted him or not.