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Thurman A. Spurlock Obituary
Thurman A. Spurlock 1975—2022 Thurman A. Spurlock, 47, of Jennies Creek, Kermit, W.Va., passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at his home. Born Feb. 2, 1975, in Mingo County, W.Va., he was a son of Hannie Spurlock Block and the late William Lee Spurlock. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Russell Spurlock and…
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Warfield resident receives Red Cross ‘Volunteer of the Year’ award
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — A Warfield man was awarded Red Cross Eastern Kentucky “Volunteer of the Year” for 2022. Jamie Taylor received the award based on his continued service, commitment to deployments regardless of the location or situation, desire to help those in need, and the way he represents the American Red Cross.…
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Free heart screenings Aug. 3
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Martin County residents can do something nice for their hearts Aug. 3 as the King’s Daughters Mobile Health Unit will offer EKG screenings at the Martin County Senior Citizens Center. The mobile unit will operate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can schedule an appointment by calling MC Senior…
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Schools announce important dates for students
Schedules, orientations, Back-to-School Bash BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With students returning to school Aug. 11 in Martin County, schools have announced a few important dates. Martin County High School attendance clerk Kim Smith says high school students can pick up schedules on the following dates: Seniors — Aug. 4 at 9 a.m. Juniors…
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Peoples Insurance celebrates grand reopening
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN STAFF INEZ — Peoples Insurance Agency celebrated the grand reopening of its location in Inez. Peoples announced in April that the former Elite Agency became part of Peoples. “We are excited to continue growing in Eastern Kentucky,” Peoples Bank senior vice president-sales manager Casey Lequire said. “The addition of Elite Insurance and the…
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Students with disabilities awarded scholarships
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Martin County students are among 87 Kentucky students who received Powered By Inclusion scholarships. The Kentucky Department of Education Office of Special Education and Early Learning used federal American Rescue Plan funding to award these 87 high school students with disabilities. Dena James, Martin County School District director…
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Christmas in the Mountains festival plans underway
BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Board met Monday and primarily discussed plans for the Christmas in the Mountains festival and other holiday festivities. Christmas in the Mountains will be held on the week of Nov. 28 this year, with different events occurring each day and night of the celebration. Normally…
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Molly Stepp Hinkle Obituary
Molly Stepp Hinkle1928—2022 Molly Stepp Hinkle, 94, of Inez, went home to be with her savior Friday, July 15, 2022, at her home. Born Feb. 7, 1928, in Martin County, she was the daughter of the late Freddie and Dicey Muncy Stepp. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband…
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James Andrew Whitt Obituary
James Andrew Whitt1951—2022 James Andrew Whitt, 71, of Tomahawk, went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 15, 2022, at Community Hospice in Ashland. Born July 1, 1951, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Ernest and Ruby Hensley Whitt. He is preceded in death by sisters Rosalie Blackburn and Connie Horn.…
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