State parks report steady visitation amid high gas prices
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said state parks and tourism sites including the Hatfield-McCoy Trail are not yet affected by rising gas prices. He noted bookings remain strong and nearby-state tourists continue to visit, while rejecting calls for a gas tax holiday to fund road maintenance.
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New Opportunity School for Women Helps Bluefield Students
The New Opportunity School for Women at Bluefield University assists underprivileged women since 2013. Director Mily Lusk describes a program that began to aid recently divorced women and expanded to victims of abuse and domestic violence. It began as a three week program and grew over time.
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Bluefield State To Become University On July 1
Bluefield State University status change approved in May prompts a four day celebration beginning June 27 with a campus cleanup. Events include a campus beautification drive, a city proclamation at Bluefield City Hall, and an alumni luncheon on June 29 at David's Downtown. President Robin Capehart highlights alumni role and campus-wide events.
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Fed boosts key rate by three quarters to fight inflation
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rate by 0.75 percentage points to a range of 1.50 to 1.75 percent, the largest hike since 1994, signaling more increases to curb inflation after a 8.6 percent four decade high. The move aims to cool demand without triggering a recession amid volatile markets.
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