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Primary voting begins next week; public machine test Sunday
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County voters are entering the final stretch before the May 19 primary, with a crowded Republican local ballot, a public voting machine test set for Sunday and absentee and early voting windows opening next week. The Martin County Board of Elections will hold a public testing and
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Anger does not rise in a vacuum
A community does not become angry and disrespectful for no reason. It happens when trust breaks down and frustration goes unanswered long enough to harden into resentment. People who feel heard do not usually lash out. People who believe the system is fair do not automatically assume the worst. But when residents feel ignored by
OPINION
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Hidden treasures of the hills
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Each spring, the woods of Martin County reveal treasures easy to miss unless one looks closely. From the uncommon yellow lady slipper to prized American ginseng and goldenseal, these native plants rise quietly beneath the hardwoods, reminders that some of Appalachia’s richest beauty blooms in the shade. Long
Mountain Living
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Noah Bowens
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Noah Bowens is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Bowens delivered consistent production at the plate for the Cardinals. The freshman impressed with a 2-for-3 performance against East Carter, blasting a double and driving in two teammates against the Raiders. He also contributed to
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Players of the Week
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