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Mamdani, 31/Atlas and streaming services
New Yorkers who voted for Zohran Mamdani will regret that decision and his victory this past week for the mayoral race in the largest city in the world. Mamdani is a socialist and despite his strong sugar coating of the issues and promises he has made, they will not work. His extreme socialist/communist policies and…
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Age: Don’t focus on the number
We battle age at both sides of life. The young adult must prove they have enough knowledge and skills to do the job. The senior adult must prove they still have the health, skills and motivation to do the job. Both sides of the spectrum can be challenging. Actually, at every level it is the…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 6 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases Nov. 3 and 4 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court – Holbrook Curtis Bowen (change of plea) — 1. Fleeing or evading police, second degree (motor vehicle); 2. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported eight civil suits filed in her office from Oct. 31 to Nov. 6. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported one deed and two marriages recorded in her office from Oct. 29 to Nov. 6. Civil Suits Jefferson Capital Systems LLC vs. Jason Grace. Capital One NA…
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Unless the Lord Builds the House
BY GREG CRUM “Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.” Psalm…
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Dare to be a Daniel
Daniel 1:8: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.” In the article “unChristian,” David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses…
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A very scary story
BY DAWN REED There were lots of scary things to see on Halloween. Vampires, Ghostface, scary clowns, Michael Myers, and zombies walked the streets as kids raced house to house for sugary stuff sure to cause cavities. We don’t have to watch horror movies or visit a haunted house to be frightened. Life is plenty…
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Owen Hinkle Sr. Obituary
Owen Hinkle Sr. 2025 Owen Hinkle Sr., age 75, of Kermit, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, at the CAMC Memorial Hospital. Born in Mudlick, he was the son of the late Vee and Betty Hinkle. Owen was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. To know him was to love him. He was…
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Phyllis Jean Kirk Obituary
Phyllis Jean Kirk 2025 Phyllis Jean Kirk, better known as Mem, 86, of Lenore, West Virginia, passed away peacefully Nov. 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to the late Elwood and Vina Mynes, Phyllis lived a life full of devotion, love, and service to her family and community. She worked under…
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Carmel Jean (Stafford) Cline Obituary
Carmel Jean (Stafford) Cline 1970—2025 Carmel Jean (Stafford) Cline, age 55, of Inez, passed away Nov. 8, 2025, at her residence. Born Oct. 8, 1970, in Paintsville, she was the daughter of the late Gary Landon Stafford and Anna Mary (Carter) Stafford. She was a faithful member of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church. Carmel is…
