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Tug Valley goes 2-1 in grueling week
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Tug Valley’s week unfolded like a postseason preview — an overtime stumble, a statement home win and a hard-earned road victory against higher-class competition. The No. 1-ranked Panthers fell 64-52 in overtime to Huntington St. Joe on Feb. 18, then answered with back-to-back wins over Tucker County and Bluefield to…
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Tug Valley Panthers make Belfry Pirates walk the plank
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NAUGATUCK, W.Va. — It was a border war between two solid high school basketball programs from the area Feb. 17 as the regular season winds down. In the end, Belfry found out how tough it is for visiting teams to play at the Tug Valley High School gym in front…
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Lady Panthers win pair of road games
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers finished out their regular season with a win at Chapmanville and a victory at Lawrence County. Tug Valley 59, Chapmanville 23 The Lady Panthers downed Class AAA Chapmanville 58-23 in a road contest Feb. 17. Tug Valley used a smothering defense to jump out to…
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Anglers reel in gear and know-how at Fishing Expo
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — A steady crowd filled the Historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Feb. 21 as the 6th Annual Southern West Virginia Fishing Expo cast its line once again. Anglers of all ages enjoyed a day of gear, guidance and river fellowship. Hosted by Friends of Tug Fork River and Williamson Parks and…
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Tourism, talent and trust all begin with clean water
Martin County has spent years talking about growth. We have talked about tourism, beautification, workforce development, small-business incubation and reversing population loss. We celebrate our students, athletes, artists and entrepreneurs. And we take pride in our mountains, rivers and resilience. But there is one question that refuses to go away: Can we promise clean, reliable…
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Six indicted by Lawrence County grand jury on theft, drug, assault charges
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The Lawrence County grand jury returned six indictments during its February session, charging defendants in cases that range from the alleged theft of nearly $27,000 in fiber-optic cable to drug trafficking, assault on law enforcement officers and fleeing police. Carl Butcher, 55, of Louisa, stands indicted on charges…
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A grade beyond the grave
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE James E. Webb was my first cousin, neighbor and friend. James was about 10 years older than me. At the age of 23, he became my junior high school teacher. I had him for classes in the seventh and eighth grades. Growing up, he taught me chords on the guitar and…
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Diabetes Connection launches Feb. 26
BY LAKEAN MEADE, RN We are excited to partner with Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) and host their Diabetes Connection Support Group. Join us Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. for a hands-on Nutrition Demonstration where you will actively participate, ask questions and learn simple, practical nutrition tips to support everyday diabetes management. Giveaway Alert: Everyone who…
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Sickness is just a sin problem after all
BY GREG CRUM “And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou…
