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NASA administrator Bill Nelson speaks at MSU
MOREHEAD — NASA Administrator Bill Nelson was the keynote speaker Friday at the inaugural Appalachian Space Technology and Research Advancements Conference (ASTRA-CON). Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) introduced Nelson and announced that he requested nearly $10 million in funding for MSU satellite tracking operations in the next federal budget. Rogers said it is important to support…
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Next class of physicians gathers for white coat ceremony
PIKEVILLE — The Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) Class of 2027 celebrated the beginning of their medical journey with a white coat ceremony Saturday at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. Approximately 145 white coats were distributed to the new class, composed of talented individuals with a passion for healing. White coat ceremonies are rites of…
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Martin County High School girls soccer team honored ahead of state match
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A historical moment took center stage at the Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez. Kiwanis members and school and county officials gathered to honor and motivate the Martin County High School girls soccer team before their first-round All “A” Classic state game Thursday night at…
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Mullins enlightens school board on rising cybersecurity concerns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education received enlightenment from the district’s technology security expert, Roscoe Mullins, during a public meeting Monday. Mullins began his report by saying the rapid migration to cloud services during the COVID-19 pandemic has made institutions more vulnerable to cyberattacks. “Since the onset of…
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Get your free health department services at the Harvest Fest
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An array of free medical assessment services and testing will be offered by the Martin County Health Department during this weekend’s annual Harvest Festival. Those who participate will be entered into a drawing to win various prizes. Eric Mills, the new Martin County Health Department director, is seizing…
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces Adopt-A-Highway art contest for 2023
Deadline for students to submit artwork is Oct. 20 FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is accepting entries for the 2023 Adopt-A-Highway art contest for Kentucky school students until Oct. 20. The theme is Adopt-A-Highway: Can it, Kentucky! “Trash-free roadsides not only maintain our scenic landscapes, but they also help prevent roadway hazards and environmental…
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Donate for chance to win Harvest Festival Quilt
Donate $1 to be entered to win this year’s Harvest Festival Quilt: Walk About. Donate $5 to be entered six times. You can donate via PayPal @martincountykiwanis or in person at the Harvest Festival Information Booth on Friday, Sept. 15, and Saturday, Sept. 16.
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Operation Christmas Child shares gospel one shoebox at a time
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dedicated Inez First Baptist Church members have partnered with other area churches to make the 2023 Operation Christmas Child project a greater success than ever before. Since its beginning in 1993, OCC has brightened the lives of needy children around the globe by collecting shoe boxes filled with…