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2022 Entertainment Year in Review
Local artists made global impact BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN The slowed production of the first two years of the pandemic made for an explosive year for entertainment in 2022 at both a local and national level. While some of the best TV, music and movies we’ve seen in years were released from artists around the…
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Officer says road surface is ‘dangerous’ on Buck Creek Hill
“Every time it rains or there’s fog or anything, there’s going to be a wreck there and we’re just waiting to get the call.” –Chief Deputy Chris Kidd BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Chief Deputy Sheriff Chris Kidd wants to make residents aware of a dangerous situation on Buck Creek Hill that…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s office reported the following arrests: Justin Mollette, 33, of Inez, was arrested Monday on a warrant charging him with theft by unlawful taking over $10,000. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd reported Mollette had been implicated during an investigation into copper thefts in Maritn County. Kidd obtained the warrant based…
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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Cash Express LLC vs. Darshaunna Staton. Cash Express LLC vs. Kelli Mullett. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Julie A. Jude. CKS Prime Investments LLC vs. Cassandra Jude. Jason Chafin vs. Sarah Chafin. Jefferson Capital System LLC vs.…
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When water safety violations arise, quick public notification can help prevent millions of dollars in costs
This article was originally published Dec. 20 in The Journalist’s Resource. BY CLARK MERREFIELDTHE JOURNALIST’S RESOURCE Each year, there are an estimated 16 million cases of acute gastrointestinal illness in the U.S. stemming from contaminants in community water systems. New research in The Review of Economics and Statistics finds quick notification of water problems can…
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Man arrested for cable theft in Floyd County
EASTERN — A Floyd County man was arrested last week after deputies say they caught him and another man cutting down phone and internet cable. Floyd County deputies responded to a call at 3 a.m. Dec. 21 in the Goose Creek community of Eastern, where an AT&T employee said he was watching the two men…
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Winferd Harless Obituary
Winferd Harless 1939—2022 Winferd Harless, age 83, of Louisa, passed away Dec. 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 8, 1939 in Martin County to the late Walker K. and Gladys Osborne Harless. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Ivory Harless; two sons, Billy Joe Harless…
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Goldie Bowen Mollett Obituary
Goldie Bowen Mollett 1954—2022 Goldie Bowen Mollett, 68, of Tomahawk, passed away at her home Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. She was born April 4, 1954 in Martin County to the late Johnny and Sylvia Spence Bowen. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Goldie is survived…
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Gary L. ‘Mike’ Moore Obituary
Gary L. ‘Mike’ Moore 1958—2022 Gary L. “Mike” Moore, 64, of Pisgah Forest, N.C., formerly of Martin County, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022 at Pardee Hospital in Henderson, N.C. He was born May 10, 1958 in Martin County to the late Wes and Sarah Duncan Moore. In addition to his parents, he is preceded…
