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Virginia Elkins Obituary
Virginia Elkins 1927—2024 Virginia Elkins, 96, of Inez, passed away peacefully Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, at the Martin County Healthcare Facility in Inez. Virginia was baptized into the Pentecostal faith when she was 16 years old. During her long years, she would always talk about her love for God and her family. She did the…
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Martin County grand jury delivers five indictments
Meth, missed court dates, and an ATV chase fuel charges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered a quintet of indictments Thursday. From an alleged ATV chase to alleged meth-filled pockets and broken court dates, here is the rundown: Jerry Thomas Spence, 47, of Kermit, West Virginia: Spence is…
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Morehead State University’s Fall Commencment set for Dec. 14
Morehead State University has announced details for the 2024 Fall Commencement. The commencement ceremony for fall and winter 2024 graduates begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Academic-Athletic Center (AAC). The Lavender Graduation is at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, in the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) Theater. This annual ceremony honors LGBTQ+…
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Burglary bust on Happy Hollow: Neighbor caught fleeing scene
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Friday morning took a turn for the bizarre on Happy Hollow when an alleged burglar proved to be a neighbor who lives just a stone’s throw away. Ernest P. Jarvis, 50, of Inez, did not slip in and out of his neighbor’s home unnoticed. Instead, he bolted right…
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Popular Inez eatery ‘temporarily closing’
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Masterpiece Kitchen & Café announced Saturday it would be “temporarily closing for a few months” starting Dec. 20 as it undergoes revitalization. The popular eatery shared the news with customers on social media. “During this time, we will be reworking our menu and adjusting our hours to line…
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Historic Williamson Fieldhouse gets new floor design
Ribbon cutting held to unveil new look BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The historic Williamson Fieldhouse is one of the most iconic basketball facilities in the region and the state of West Virginia. The Williamson Board of Parks and Recreation (WPBR) hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 2 to unveil a new…
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Pike County drug bust ends in federal prison time
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — The consequences of a major drug haul landed hard for a Pikeville woman. On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves sentenced 37-year-old Sasha Adkins of Jonancy to 135 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute more than 50 grams of meth and a stash of…
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One traffic stop, two drugs and nearly a decade locked away
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN PIKEVILLE — It started with a routine traffic stop and ended with a prison sentence for a Magoffin County man. Chief U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves sentenced 57-year-old Daniel Jackson of Salyersville on Thursday to 97 months in prison. The sentencing followed Jackson’s conviction for possession with intent to distribute…
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Pump rental drains Martin County Water District again
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water District hopes to resolve an issue that has become an ongoing financial drain on its resources and patience. The district is pressing for reimbursement of the steep costs of renting and fueling a raw water intake pump—expenses MCWD says are tied to Xylem Water Solution’s…
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Martin County unveils new emergency tools to tackle disasters
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Preparedness is paramount when disaster strikes and Martin County is stepping up to meet the challenge. Last week the county’s Emergency Management Services (EMS) added a new mobile LED light plant and cargo trailer to its arsenal. These tools, according to Martin County Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, will enhance…
