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‘When I’m Gone’ playing now
LOUISA — “When I’m Gone,” written by Michael Ross Albert and featuring the music of The Stanley Brothers, opened May 28 at the Garden Theater in Louisa. The play tells the story of the night Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys came to Fort Gay, West Virginia, and changed two teenage musicians’ lives. After…
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Local veterans groups award scholarships to 10 high school seniors
The Veterans Coalition for Quality Health Care and DAV Chapter 18 of Auxier awarded scholarships to 10 high school seniors across Floyd, Johnson and Martin counties. Five students received scholarships of $500 each. The recipients include Ashdon Kerr from Martin County High School, Brett Gipson from Paintsville High School, Alex Hinkle from Betsy Layne High…
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Student talent and creativity take center stage in IES talent show
INEZ — Inez Elementary School welcomed a burst of talent to its 2024 talent show held May 17. The event featured an array of performances and artworks, with students competing in various divisions. Staff members were thrilled with the turnout and talent, noting, “We had so much talent in our little school on the hill.”…
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Inez Elementary Art Show Gallery
Inez Elementary celebrated creativity May 13 with an Art Show, where three talented students from each class were recognized as winners.
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Valedictorian Ashdon Kerr inspires classmates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s class of 2024 heard a moving speech from valedictorian Ashdon Kerr at the commencement ceremony May 24 in the school gymnasium. Kerr opened her address by remembering the late school principal, Brian Charles, acknowledging the impact he had on the students despite his short…
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Martin County salutatorian Lena Hale champions power of positivity
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School salutatorian Lena Hale delivered an inspiring speech at the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2024 Friday in the school gymnasium. With a witty opening, she acknowledged the brief attention spans of her peers, likening them to the length of a TikTok video.…
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The Inez Dance Academy delights audience with Spring Recital
BY KYLE CREAMER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Dance Academy welcomed a crowd to its 2024 Spring Recital this past Saturday at the Collier Center. The event highlighted the year in dance for students, showcasing their skills and progress in front of their families and the community. The Inez Dance Academy founder and dance…
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Food, music and Jesus
INEZ — Several gospel groups performed Saturday during a benefit singing in downtown Inez. The event featured a ton of good food and fun and helped raise funds to pay summer camp fees for the Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club. Performers included Savannah Jo/Wesley Young, Bradley Goble, Caroline Russell, Shae Jewell, Cody Lowe, Steven…
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Mountain Music Festival returns to New River Gorge from May 30 to June 1
OAK HILL, W.Va. — Mountain Music Festival returns to ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge from May 30 to June 1. The festival combines outdoor adventures and live music with mind-blowing visual arts, fun workshops and glorious camping. The weekend will kick off Thursday night, May 30 at ACE’s The Lost Paddle Bar…
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