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First State Bank backs Harvest Fest with Kiwanis donation
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club’s weekly luncheon at Giovanni’s turned into a celebration of community Thursday when James Ayers, assistant vice president/regional retail manager of First State Bank and a longtime Kiwanian, presented a donation in support of this year’s Harvest Festival. “Madam President, we’ve been built on belief since…
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Healthy Happenings: Martin County Health Department to host Breastfeeding Lunch & Learn
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department invites new and expecting mothers to a special “Breastfeeding: The First Months” lunch and learn Thursday, Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. at 136 Rockcastle Road, Inez. This welcoming and relaxed session will explore tips and guidance for breastfeeding during those important early months. It is a wonderful…
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Kids make splash at dive-in movie night
Dive-in movie night made a splash Friday at the Martin County Pool. Kids and families enjoyed an evening swim while watching SpongeBob SquarePants and the 1975 classic Jaws on the big screen.
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Extension Notes: Beekeepers meeting Sept. 8
from Daniel Howard The Martin County Extension Office will host the return of the Martin County Beekeepers Association. The Beekeepers will meet Monday, Sept. 8 at 5 p.m. Following the September meeting, meetings will take place on the first Monday of each month throughout the remainder of the year. Meetings will be at the Martin…
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Pool hours change to weekends only
INEZ — The Martin County Pool will adjust its schedule starting Wednesday (Aug.6), marking the end of regular weekday hours as summer enters its final stretch. It will shift to weekends only, open Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., continuing through Labor Day weekend. Pool officials noted that birthday party rentals remain available…
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Fun fitness sessions keep residents moving
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility are staying active and engaged through fun exercise sessions designed to promote physical fitness and boost morale. Staff lead residents, turning each session into a lively social activity. The program supports mobility and strength and encourages laughter and camaraderie among participants.
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Jesus: The Lion and The Lamb
BY GREG CRUM “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof. And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and…
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A band of theologians
Years ago a team of scientists announced what they think may be the first evidence for cosmic inflation. According to the theory of cosmic inflation, 10-34 seconds after the Big Bang the universe briefly and rapidly expanded, or inflated, to a much larger size with a velocity far faster than the speed of light. Like…
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We will not fear
Somehow, and not on purpose, when I downloaded a news app on my phone, it started giving me headlines all day – and all night – long. If I had tried to do it, I couldn’t have figured it out. When I wake up in the night, I check the time and often catch a…
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Patricia Lynn Fitch Obituary
Patricia Lynn Fitch 1965—2025 Patricia Lynn Fitch, 59, of Meally, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Pikeville Medical Center. She was born Aug. 3, 1965, in Paintsville to the late Mary Bell Sites and Frank Sites. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one brother, Samuel Sites. Patricia is survived…
