P.R. Lockhart

Charleston, United States

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'No Kings' protest draws thousands to Hartford

2 weeks ago | ctmirror.org | Laura Tillman |P.R. Lockhart

Thousands of people braved a light rain and gathered outside the state Capitol in Hartford to protest President Donald Trump’s policies as part of a nationwide “No Kings” rally. It was one of 33 rallies scheduled across Connecticut on Saturday and thousands across the country.
Greensboro Looks to Ease Housing Crunch

Jan 28, 2025 | theassemblync.com | P.R. Lockhart

Millions in voter-approved housing bond money still hasn’t been tapped. Greensboro leaders are pushing for speed and accountability.
Greensboro Residents Demand Action on Housing Conditions

Jan 7, 2025 | theassemblync.com | P.R. Lockhart

Renters at a Greensboro apartment complex say they have been living in substandard conditions, and that the city isn't doing enough to protect them.
The Thread: City Landmarks, Old and New

Aug 27, 2024 | theassemblync.com | Joe Killian |P.R. Lockhart

Morning, gang. This week we’re bringing you two stories about the city’s history and what it means to us today. The first is the second entry in our Postmark Greensboro series, inspired by vintage and antique postcards. This story begins in the 1800s, when William Sidney Porter was working at his uncle’s downtown drug store and observing the many characters who came in and out. Those years informed the famous short stories he would later write under the pen name O.
Postmark Greensboro: A Tale of Two O. Henry Hotels

Aug 27, 2024 | theassemblync.com | Joe Killian |P.R. Lockhart

Dennis Quaintance’s eyes light up when he comes to the intersection of Green Valley Road and Benjamin Parkway. “In 1980, I was right here at this stoplight with my wife Nancy on the back of my old BMW R60 motorcycle,” Quaintance says. “We were just dating then. She was finishing up her degree in hotel management.
The Changing Face of the Greensboro City Council

Jul 16, 2024 | theassemblync.com | Joe Killian |P.R. Lockhart

Morning, gang. For the last few weeks, we’ve been sharing stories with you from The Assembly‘s new Greensboro bureau, from the choice of a new chancellor at N.C. A&T and a Juneteenth bike ride to the history and future of the city’s storied conservative weekly, The Rhino Times. The feedback we’ve gotten so far lets us know we’re on the right track and you want more. You’ve got it.
West Virginia’s tax cut trigger, explained

May 17, 2024 | mountainstatespotlight.org | P.R. Lockhart

The tax trigger could potentially eliminate the state’s income tax in the coming years and is fueling new budget woes at the Capitol. Here’s what to know.
New small businesses in West Virginia worry about funding

Apr 22, 2024 | mountainstatespotlight.org | P.R. Lockhart

Entrepreneurs trying to get their business off the ground say West Virginia’s funding programs and education networks can be hard to navigate
How lawmakers did - and didn’t - address West Virginia’s major challenges during the 2024 legislative session

Mar 14, 2024 | fayettetribune.com | Erin Beck |Henry Culvyhouse |Sarah Elbeshbishi |P.R. Lockhart

This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletterWhen the 60th and final day of the 2024 legislative session began, West Virginia senators and delegates were at a stand-off. A cut in unemployment benefits was held up in the House, while the Senate was sitting on public employee pay raises and a reduction in taxes on Social Security.
How lawmakers did - and didn’t - address West Virginia’s major challenges during the 2024 legislative session

Mar 11, 2024 | register-herald.com | Erin Beck |Henry Culvyhouse |Sarah Elbeshbishi |P.R. Lockhart

This story originally appeared in the Statehouse Spotlight newsletter published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get coverage delivered to your email inbox each week; sign up for the free newsletter at mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter---When the 60th and final day of the 2024 legislative session began, West Virginia senators and delegates were at a stand-off.