Pump prices rise again as January fuels higher gas costs
Greg Jordan reports Bluefield area residents face renewed pump pressure as January prices climb amid higher global oil costs. AAA notes the national average at 3.50 a gallon, up 8 cents from last week, with WV at 3.42 and Virginia at 3.40. Last year saw prices reach 4.65, prompting more commuting alternatives.
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Bluefield Receives Federal Funds to Improve Local Roads
Bluefield West Virginia is among 510 cities and bodies to share 800 million dollars in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants. The program funds five years of regional and local safety projects from redesigned roads to safer sidewalks and crosswalks to reduce fatalities and injuries. A new data tool from the department maps crash hotspots to guide resource allocation.
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Manchin and Capito challenge Biden ESG retirement rule
West Virginia senators Joe Manchin and Shelly Moore Capito said they would oppose the Biden administration push to weigh environmental and social factors ahead of financial returns in Americans retirement investments. The pair joined over 50 senators backing a disapproval resolution set for votes in the Senate and House.
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Official filing opens for Princeton City Council seats
Princeton The city clerk announced the candidate filing period is open for the at large seats on the Princeton City Council. Three seats held by Mayor David Graham Dewey Russell and James Hill will be contested on Tuesday June 6 with eligibility rules requiring 18 years age and one year residency by July 1. Voters may sign petitions for only one candidate.
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