Board delays pay increase action in Tazewell County
In Tazewell Virginia the County Board of Supervisors postponed a decision on the school board's request for 2.1 million in local funding to cover a proposed 3 percent salary hike plus non instructional items. Chairman Bill Rasnick said a vote is now set for June 5 after the state failed to provide money. School Superintendent Don Hodock expressed surprise at the delay.
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Ridgeview Plaza to house up to 23 stores in Bluefield
Bluefield mayor Bill King says Ridgeview Plaza could accommodate as many as 23 businesses. The first phase includes a 222,000 square foot Wal Mart super center set to open in early August. Construction on Goodys is underway with plans for at least three new restaurants in the shopping court area.
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Gas price snapshot from Bluefield, Tazewell and Princeton
A regional gasoline price survey lists the lowest station rates in Bluefield Virginia and nearby towns, with regular unleaded around $1.48, plus unleaded about $1.56, and super unleaded near $1.64. In Tazewell and Princeton, prices run from $1.49 to $1.69 for regular to super unleaded, across multiple outlets including Short Stop, The Cave, Super Test Joy America, and Kwik Stop.
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Recess review and school day structure
Local schools cite limited unstructured time for students amid nationwide complaints about recess. Tazewell County Superintendent Don Hodock notes no official recess in years, but elementary students receive 15 to 20 minutes daily for non instructional activities under close supervision. The district prioritizes instructional time as its central goal.
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Construction delays on Easley Bridge project in Cherry Street area
West Virginia officials note daily traffic of about 19 600 vehicles through the Cherry Street construction zone as paving waits. Duane Blevins of the Division of Highways says congestion will persist until the new Easley Bridge is complete by week’s end after demolishing two spans, with railroad timing and rain causing delays.
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Fed trims rates again as economy lurches ahead
The Federal Reserve cut rates by a half point to reach the lowest level in seven years. It marked the fifth half-point reduction this year as Greenspan leads an aggressive easing campaign pushing the federal funds rate from 6.5 percent toward 4 percent.
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Fed cuts rates fifth month. analysts signal another cut
Local analysts say another rate cut could come before summer. Ron Campbell of Investment Planning Consultants says a further cut is very possible, potentially as soon as next month, a move that Wall Street already anticipated. Scott & Stringfellow's Branch Manager and Vice President
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