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Martin County FCCLA Chapter celebrates journey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At Martin County High School, the FCCLA Chapter transformed their school year into an “Ultimate Journey.” Under the guidance of their adviser, Connie Harless, students shared a snapshot of their leadership, competition and community impact with the Kiwanis Club during a luncheon Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café.…
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Gospel Singing on tap Saturday in Inez
Bring your family and have a good time Saturday afternoon at the Gospel Singing on the stage behind the Martin County Courthouse in Inez. Singing begins at 1 p.m. and the last act takes the stage at 5:45 p.m. The Martin County Cardinals Wrestling Club is hosting the event to raise money toward their goal…
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Inez Elementary announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the April 2024 Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. The star students include: Kolton Sarver, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Betty Maynard, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Finley Goforth, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Jasmine Hamilton, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Colin Chapman, Second Grade,…
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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,”…