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Martin County wrestling turns Dragon Invitational into coronation
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CRESTWOOD — Martin County arrived in Crestwood quietly Saturday and left with a championship trophy heavy enough to need two hands. By the end of the 30th Annual Dragon Invitational at South Oldham High School, the Cardinals had stacked up 189.5 points, outpacing Madison Central’s 172 in the 22-team field,…
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Tug Lady Panthers upset No. 1 Gilmer County
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLENVILLE, W.Va. — The Tug Valley Lady Panthers pulled off a huge upset by defeating No. 1-ranked Gilmer County 42-39 in a road game Saturday night in Glenville. Tug Valley went into the game ranked No. 3 in Class A. Gilmer County is the defending Single A state champ, beating the Lady…
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Tug Valley runs past Tolsia 93-31
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN GLENHAYES, W.Va. — Tug Valley jumped out to a 25-5 lead after one quarter and continued to sprint past regional rival Tolsia 93-31 Saturday night at Rebel Arena. The second quarter was even worse for the home team. The Panthers clawed the Rebels 29-2 to take a commanding 54-7 lead into the…
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Tug Valley falls to Wyoming East
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN NEW RICHMOND, W.Va. — For the second time this season, Wyoming East, the Class AA No. 2-ranked team in the state, defeated Tug Valley. This time it was on the road as the Panthers fell 69-57 in Wyoming County. Tug Valley lost to the Warriors at home earlier in the…
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Mingo arrest report week of Jan. 11
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Several arrest reports were released by the Mingo County Magistrate Court office by various law enforcement agencies. Jimmy Keith West, 40, of Baisden, was charged with obstructing an officer, fleeing and resisting arrest after a breaking and entering investigation on Gilbert Creek Road. Deputies B.T. Sipple and T.J. Justice…
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Lady Panthers split pair of games
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Tug Valley Lady Panthers, ranked No. 3 in Class A, split a pair of games last week. They overwhelmed Pocahontas County 81-37 behind four players in double figures Jan. 10, then fell 55-50 at Wayne despite a late rally Jan. 15. The Lady Panthers had a 9-3 record after the…
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Hatfield-McCoy Shootout schedule released: Martin County, Tug Valley to participate each night
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — One of the premier high school basketball events in the region, the 24th annual Hatfield-McCoy Shootout, is scheduled to be played again at the historic Williamson Fieldhouse on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6 and 7. Several schools are slated to play in the two-day event, including Martin County and…
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Williamson man charged in Facebook child sexual abuse material case
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police arrested a Williamson man this week after investigators said he transmitted child sexual abuse material through a Facebook account. Troopers S. P. Bowling and T. G. Kania executed a search warrant Dec. 10 at the Vinson Street residence of Jeffrey Brian Ball, 61, according to…
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Student hospitalized after suspected contaminated vape incident at Martin County High School
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A student at Martin County High School was hospitalized Jan. 13 after becoming ill in what police say may have been caused by inhalation of a contaminated vaping device. Martin County Schools Police Chief Chris Kidd said the student required immediate medical attention and was treated by emergency…
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New Martin County Elementary School moving from plans to ground
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The new Martin County Elementary School is moving from paper to pavement. Site preparation for the project should be completed “by the end of March or first of April,” clearing the way for construction on a 148.5-acre tract adjacent to Martin County High School on Holly Bush. Schools…
