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Eden kicks off year with PAWsitive Pep Rally
Eden Elementary kicked off the new school year with our first PAWSitive Pep Rally for August to celebrate our amazing star students and staff by recognizing their PAWSitive efforts that make our school shine! Everyone had a blast diving into the money machine for a chance to win free snacks, free tokens for the book…
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Rockcastle Church bell to toll in 9/11 remembrance
INEZ — The bell at Rockcastle United Baptist Church will toll in Inez at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, ringing nine times followed by 11 chimes. Deacon Charles Seberig will lead the ceremony, commemorating the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, and the crash of United Flight…
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Eden celebrates Grandparents Day
TOMAHAWK — Eden Elementary celebrated Grandparents’ Day in style from Wednesday to Friday with a fun-filled movie/game night extravaganza. Each grade level had the chance to show their love, playing bingo, enjoying inflatable sports games, and savoring popcorn and snacks. Each and every student truly enjoyed this special fun time. “A huge thank you to…
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Inez Elementary announces Students and Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced Students of the Month for August along with Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students and staff are listed below. Kindergarten Mrs. Cain: Branson Endicott Mrs. Moore: Edward Summers First Grade Ms. Haney: Harper Butcher Mrs. Runyon: Mason Maynard Second Grade Mrs.…
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Music alert: Harvest Fest to bring killer lineup Sept. 14
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Clear your calendar for Sept. 14—Martin County Harvest Festival in Inez is bringing a killer lineup to town, featuring Nashville’s own Sam L. Smith, the bluegrass powerhouse Hillbilly Tradition, and local favorites Eddie Jenkins & The 606 Sound. Here’s how the night’s going to play out. 9 p.m.: Sam L.…
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MCSO celebrates Fannin’s 80th birthday
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office celebrated longtime volunteer deputy Ernie Fannin’s 80th birthday with a special gathering that included food and cake. Fannin reached this milestone Sept. 1.
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FDA approves first at-home test for syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection on the rise
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS As cases of syphilis continue to increase across the nation and in Kentucky, the announcement of a new at-home syphilis test that was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is timely. “The rise in syphilis infection rates is a serious and alarming public health concern,” Dr.…
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Ride all day for $10
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest is gearing up for two days of fun Sept. 13 and 14 on Court Street. This year’s festival features four carnival rides: Ballistic Swings, Phantom’s Revenge (the swinging ship), Tubs of Fun and a rock-climbing wall. A $10 wristband allows unlimited carnival rides…
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Inez seeks volunteers for creek cleanup event this Saturday
INEZ — City officials in Inez are calling on community members aged 16 and older to lend a hand in the “CityWalk Creek Cleanup” this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The initiative, which invites volunteers to help clear litter and debris along the creek bank near the Storybook Walk and throughout the city, is…
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WES announces Head Start stars
Principal Jessica Jewell and staff recently announced the Warfield Elementary School Head Start “Students of the Month” for August. The honor goes to Noble Carey and Sophie Reed.
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