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Warfield Elementary announces December Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the December 2025 Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Students making the honorary list include Alvis Jude, Bentley Murphy, Damien Moore, Elmer Maynard, Everleigh Wiley, Hadley Robinson, Harper Damron, John Evett, Kash Preece, Kaylee Runyon, Kenneth Tesi, Logan Dotson, Owen Blevins, Rylie Parks,
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Cooking With Sandy
The sweet smell of chocolate filled the room as residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility teamed up with Cooking With Sandy to roll, dip and enjoy homemade buckeye candy. They turned a simple recipe into an afternoon of laughter, memories and hands-on fun.
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‘Elf Jr.’ delivers holiday cheer and small-town magic at Martin County High
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School auditorium was brimming with Christmas spirit Thursday night as the district’s Drama Troupe opened “Elf Jr. the Musical.” The production earned audience smiles so bright that it was clear: “Smiling’s their favorite.” The musical, based on the New Line Cinema classic starring Will
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Mobile mammography unit returns Jan. 6 to Martin County Health Department
BY DOROTHY DILLON Ladies, it is that time. The UK King’s Daughters Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Martin County Health Department, Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone who schedules and keeps their appointment will be entered to win a $50 gift card. Early detection saves lives. Do not wait.
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Stories of Place brings creativity and community to Martin County High School
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Stories of Place welcomed its seventh annual Arts Residency at Martin County High School. The program brought three days of creativity and community to the classrooms of Samantha Maynard, 10th-grade English teacher, and Mandy Lawson, 11th-grade creative writing teacher. The November residency expanded its reach this
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Christmas in the Park warms Kermit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — Kermit ushered in the holiday season Friday night as families turned out for Christmas in the Park, a celebration of lights, music and community spirit despite the cold. The night opened with a parade and continued with inflatables, a mechanical bull and mechanical reindeer, Santa and Mrs.
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Angel Breakfast celebrates the true meaning of Christmas
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Christmas Angel Breakfast filled the Collier Center with gratitude and the glow of community Saturday morning. Families gathered to share a meal and celebrate the heart of the season. Children left with full bellies and parents with grateful hearts. Volunteers left with the knowledge that they helped
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Take care of your mental health this holiday season
BY DOROTHY DILLON The holiday season is a time many look forward to, but for others it can bring added stress, pressure and emotional overwhelm. The Martin County Health Department encourages our community to make mental well-being a priority during this busy time of year. Small, intentional acts of self-care can make a meaningful difference.
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Civics in action: Middle school student council shares agenda
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Middle School’s student council and principal Brent Haney outlined their growing slate of student-led initiatives during a recent Kiwanis Club luncheon at Giovanni’s in Inez. They described campaign-season shifts, new civic-learning projects, efforts to curb bullying, and a push to strengthen school culture. Their ideas ranged
