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Hinkle walks New York Fashion Week
NEW YORK — Kamryn Hinkle of Martin County walked New York Fashion Week, modeling for teen designer Charjean Couture alongside her pageant sisters from American Royal Beauties. It was Hinkle’s first visit to New York, where she toured the city’s most iconic sites, including the 9/11 Memorial on Sept. 11 and the Statue of Liberty.
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Happiness is contagious on ‘World Smile Day’
Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility marked World Smile Day with cheerful spirits and plenty of joy Friday. The celebration reminded everyone that “a smile is the best accessory a person can wear.” The event highlighted the power of positivity and connection, one smile at a time.
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Food drive nets over a ton of food
Kentucky Power’s sixth annual Power Up the Pantry food drive brought in more than a ton of food and tens of thousands of dollars to help families struggling with hunger across eastern Kentucky. The event, held Sept. 25 in Ashland, Hazard and Pikeville, included $25,000 in grants from the Kentucky Power Foundation awarded directly to
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New ‘KY Deer & Elk’ app available for Kentucky hunters
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, in collaboration with the Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Foundation, announced Monday the launch of the “KY Deer & Elk” app, a new mobile tool designed for the state’s deer and elk hunters. The app provides real-time hunting tools, planning support and essential field information to enhance hunting
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Residents enjoy photo shoot
Residents of Martin County Health Care Facility (MCHCF) joined in the spirit of the season during a festive fall photo shoot. They all had fun posing for the camera.
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Warfield Elementary School honors Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff released the September 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Star students include Hunter Bowen, Oakland Burke, Ava Harmon, Payton Harmon, Madix Jarrell, Jaxon Mann, Zoey Murphy, Paxton Pauley, Logan Prince, Emma Sprong, Cali Stacy, Liam Trout and Maci Yates. Warfield Elementary congratulates its Students
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Inez Elementary School recognizes Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, along with teachers and staff, recently announced the September 2025 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The following students and staff made the list. Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain — Addison Haney Mrs. Sara Moore — Alta Summers First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney — Skyanna Jackson Second
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Narcan kiosks give residents 24/7 access to lifesaving medication
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents in Martin County now have round-the-clock access to Narcan through two newly installed kiosks, one outside the health department in Inez and another at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The initiative, led by local nonprofit Thrive Community Coalition in partnership with the Martin County Health Department, Mountain Comprehensive
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ARH announces sponsorship of God’s Pantry Rescue Program
ARH Director of External Affairs Nika Larian recently appeared on the God’s Pantry Telethon for Hunger Action Month to present a $100,000 matching donation on behalf of ARH. The donation was part of ARH’s $200,000 sponsorship of the God’s Pantry Rescue Program. When launched, the program will help collect excess food for distribution to those
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Drive-thru food distribution Oct. 2
INEZ — Facing Hunger Foodbank will make a difference in the lives of residents in Martin County by hosting a drive-thru mobile food distribution Thursday, Oct. 2 at Martin County High School. The distribution will take place at 137 Hollybush Road in Inez from 11 a.m. to noon or until supplies run out. Volunteers and
