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McCoy wins speech contest
Jenna McCoy is the winner of the Martin County Harvest Fest Speech Contest in the 6th-grade division.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
BY MELISSA PATRICK KY HEALTH NEWS This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide and educate the public on how to help prevent it.…
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‘Tongues of Deception’ book signing & film adaptation to spotlight local history at Harvest Fest
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s biggest weekend will feature not only music, food and fun, but also a story rooted in the county’s past. Author Harry H. Reed will hold a signing for his new book “Tongues of Deception” during the Martin County Harvest Festival Sept. 12–13. The book revisits the…
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Health & Wellness Pavilion coming to Martin County
BY DOROTHY DILLON The Martin County Health Department is excited to invite the community to our third annual Health & Wellness Pavilion on Friday, Sept. 12 (12–5 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 13 (10 a.m.–2 p.m.) at the Martin County Business Center (right beside the courthouse). This year’s event will be packed with fun, learning, and…
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Over 60 vendors heading to Harvest Fest this Friday and Saturday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Downtown Inez will turn into a street-fair celebration this Friday and Saturday as the Harvest Festival brings more than 60 vendors, its biggest carnival yet, live music and family fun. Dozens of food booths, craft tables, games, and community displays will line the streets, filling the weekend with the sights,…
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Inez Elementary announces Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the August 2025 Students and Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Kinsley Bowen Mrs. Moore: Karson Jewell First Grade Ms. Haney Sage O’Connor Second Grade Mrs. Mills: Kallie Sesco Third Grade Mrs. Wilson: Logan Dotson Fourth Grade Ms. Scott: Mason…
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Quilt raffle to benefit Martin County Health Care Facility residents
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A one-of-a-kind quilt will warm hearts and help residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility. The facility’s Resident Council is raffling a handmade “Purple Pink Passion” quilt, king size, donated by the Heirloom Quilt Society. The drawing is set for noon Friday, Dec. 5. Tickets are just $1 each…
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Blevins finds Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #3
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Benjamin Blevins with the winning smile after finding the Harvest Fest Treasure Hunt Clue #3 at the First Frontier trail sign on New Route 3. He grabbed his $50 prize at the PVA office. The adventure continues for one final week. Find Clue #4 on the front page of the…
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Historic Courthouse hosts wedding: Presley and Fitch
INEZ — The former Martin County Courthouse opened its doors to history Saturday as it hosted its first wedding since reopening as a wedding and event venue earlier this year. Gracie Presley and Jonathan Fitch became the first couple to exchange vows since the reopening. Friends and family filled the chamber, once a place of…
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Scarecrow Stroll returns to Harvest Fest with two contest categories
INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Festival is turning up the fall spirit with the 8th Annual Scarecrow Stroll, inviting businesses and residents to deck out the county with their most imaginative scarecrow creations. The community tradition celebrates the 29th Annual Harvest Festival with both business and residential contests. To enter, snap a photo of…
