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Be ‘REAL ID Ready’ as one year mark to federal enforcement approaches
Will your license fly? That’s the question that state officials urge residents to ask themselves as only one year remains before federal REAL ID Act enforcement starts May 7, 2025. After that date, a REAL ID state-issued driving or identity credential or another federally accepted form of REAL ID, like a passport, will be required…
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Osborn selected to attend 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute
Martin County student Abigail “ Abbey” Osborn has been selected by The Center for Rural Development to attend the 2024 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI). Abbey, a sophomore at Martin County High School, will be putting her business and entrepreneurial skills to work this summer learning what it takes to manage and operate a successful business…
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Hale among 21 students awarded ‘I Am UNITE’ scholarships
Martin County High School student Alexis Hale is one of 21 high school seniors in the Class of 2024 who have been selected to receive “I Am UNITE” scholarships totaling $31,500 for being champions for anti-drug prevention efforts in their schools and communities. “Recipients of ‘I Am UNITE’ scholarships have excelled throughout much of their…
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Martin County Historical Society to host book signing at Holocaust Memorial Museum
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Historical and Genealogical Society invites the public to a special book signing event at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Bookstore in Washington, May 31 to June 1, from noon to 5 p.m. each day. The event will celebrate the life of Hungarian-American Martin Himler…
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First grade celebrates learning with Phonics Fiesta
Inez Elementary School first-graders celebrated 100 lessons of UFLI with a Phonics Fiesta on Friday. Students made ponchos representing skills they learned and presented them in fashion-show style to parents and supporters. Afterward, they enjoyed chips and salsa. First grade teacher Robynn Haney said IES started using the UFLI phonics program this school year. “We love it,”…
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Eden visits clerk’s office
Eden Elementary students stopped by Martin County Clerk Susie Skyle’s office last week. Skyles presented each student with an “I Voted” sticker and goodies. (Citizen photos by Roger Smith)
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Travel Club goes to Orlando
Forty students from the Martin County High School 2024 Senior Travel Club on an exciting trip to Orlando to enjoy Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks. They had the opportunity to stay on Universal Studios property and had fun at Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Universal Studios Grad Bash and more.
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Turning trash into treasure: Young entrepreneur crafts purses from discarded books
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Abigail Osborn, a member of the Martin County Chapter of FCCLA, turned an idea into a business making environmentally friendly purses and accessories from discarded books and clothing. “Reimagining the Classics” emerged from her Entrepreneurship Level 2 Star project, “Repurpose and Redesign,” leading to her placing 14th nationally…
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UPIKE Commencement Ceremonies set for May 4
PIKEVILLE, Ky. – The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions on Saturday, May 4, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m., and the ceremony…
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