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Two charged in tire-slashing, trespassing investigation; additional arrests pending
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A late-night trespassing investigation at Warfield Elementary School led to the arrest May 13 of two individuals in a vehicle vandalism case at Dempsey Housing. Martin County Schools Police Department (MCSPD) charged Ashley Maynard, 18, of Warfield, and Ethan Howard, 18, of Lovely, with first-degree criminal mischief (complicity),
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Show up. Vote. Be heard.
The final week of the 2026 Primary Election has arrived, and Martin County voters now have multiple opportunities to make their voices heard. No-excuse early voting begins Thursday at the Martin County Clerk’s Office. Election Day follows May 19. Between early voting, absentee voting and traditional Election Day polling places, access to the ballot box
OPINION
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A mother’s legacy: Reflections from her daughters
Editor’s Note: In celebration of Rachel Stepp’s birthday, her daughters shared reflections on growing up under the care and instruction of a mother whose influence shaped their faith, character and lives. The tribute was inspired and coordinated by her husband, Thurrel Stepp, as an expression of gratitude and appreciation. Mashal Varney Mom influenced the woman
Mountain Living
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Lady Cards rebound with win over Fairview
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cardinals bounced back from a difficult senior night loss with a road victory Monday evening. Martin County honored its senior class and eighth grader before falling to Pike County Central Hawks 17-1 in four innings May 8 in Inez. The Lady Cards responded three days later
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