
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOWMANSVILLE — A 20-year-old Martin County woman lost her life Thursday morning in a crash involving a car and a tractor-trailer on U.S. 23 near Lowmansville, while her boyfriend was hospitalized with serious injuries. The collision occurred around 7:15 a.m., shutting down both lanes of U.S. 23 for several hours as emergency…

Father’s Day gives us a chance to pause and recognize the men who helped raise us, guide us and prepare us for life. Most fathers never ask for recognition. They do what needs to be done because that is what fathers do. They go to work, pay the bills, mow the grass, fix what is…

BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A sold-out Hillbilly Breakfast and strong community support translated into more opportunities for Martin County graduates this year. Because of the event’s success in May, the Kiwanis Club awarded three $1,000 scholarships instead of its usual two, helping Martin County High School graduating seniors Maleah Jarrell, Hallee Robinson…


BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The 15th Region got shaken up this offseason. Four student-athletes have relocated to Inez over the summer break. Martin County, coming off a 22-10 campaign, a 15th Region All “A” championship and an Elite Eight finish in the All ‘A’ Classic state tournament, is loading up for the…
