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Ralph Moore Obituary
Ralph Moore 1939—2026 Ralph Moore, 86, of Inez, passed away April 6, 2026, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Born Dec. 16, 1939, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Thurman and Mary (Stacy) Moore. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Tilda (Dials) Moore;…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported 11 civil suits filed in her office from April 10 to April 16. Meanwhile Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported seven deeds recorded in her office through April 16. Civil Suits One Main Financial Group LLC vv. Katlin B. Jude et al. One Main Financial Group LLC…
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases April 16 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases April 14 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Marsha Patrick Fletcher (change of plea) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $1,000-$10,000: Pleaded guilty, five-year sentence. Probation unsupervised for five years on the…
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Missing scientists and general a real mystery
I am not always a believer in conspiracy theories, but where there is smoke there is usually fire. The first news most heard on this topic was about the February disappearance of retired Air Force Major General William Neil McCasland. This missing person case brought attention to earlier incidents involving specialists in aerospace, defense and…
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Accountability applies to everyone or it means nothing
Here in Martin County, people say they want accountability. Some mean it 100% while others mean it only until accountability lands on someone they know. There is tension in that. Residents want better roads, clean water, safe public spaces, honest spending and lawful decisions. They want government to work and public officials to do what…
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The sad ending of Justin Fairfax
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE According to media reports former Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax recently murdered his wife, Cerina. He then took his own life. He was only 47 years old. She was 48. Justin Fairfax had been a rising star in the Democratic Party, having served as the Lieutenant Governor in Virginia from 2018 to…
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Tug Valley Lady Panthers shut out Woodrow Wilson
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Bailee Hall powered Tug Valley with three hits and her eighth home run of the season Friday while Katie Hall added a homer in a 9-0 win over Beckley Woodrow Wilson at the Capital Invitational Tourney. Bailee Hall singled in the first inning, tripled in the second…
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Man arrested after dropping drugs in Martin County Government Center, police said
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — If you happened to lose a pouch of drugs inside the Martin County Government Center last week, Sheriff John Kirk had a message for you: call the sheriff’s office. He would be happy to help — and by “help,” he meant jail. The odd episode began after hours…
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Our Jesus is Absolute Part 3
BY GREG CRUM “How can ye believe, which receive honour one of another, and seek not the honour that cometh from God only?” John 5:44 People pleasers live a miserable quality of life. It’s a sad life, and I’ve seen it often, even among brothers and sisters in the Lord who struggle in an attempt…
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The God challenge
BY JACK WARD Psalm 14:1: “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.” Those who reject the God of the Bible really have to admit that they just do not know for sure whether God is there or…
