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Horn appointed to Inez City Commission
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mayor Ed Daniels officially announced the appointment of Carolynn P. Horn as a new commissioner of the City of Inez. Horn, a seasoned public servant with 30 years of experience as the circuit clerk in Martin County, assumed the position May 31. She will be fulfilling the term…
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Drug court celebrates graduates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Drug court participants, judges, prosecutors, defenders, family and friends gathered May 30 for what Judge John Chafin said was the favorite part of his job – drug court graduation day. Chafin and Judges Brett Butcher and Kevin Holbrook congratulated and gifted nine graduates in the courtroom in Inez. Butcher introduced…
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Two killed near Crum on U.S. 52
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT CRUM, W.Va. — The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department has released the names of two people pronounced dead at the scene of an accident Monday evening along U.S. 52. Wayne County 911 dispatchers say the crash was reported at 2:24 p.m. Monday in the Dry Creek area. According to Wayne County Sheriff Rick…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Johnny R. Moore, 53, of Warfield, was arrested Tuesday at Dempsey Housing for first-degree trafficking in controlled substance (over 2 grams methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia buy/possession, and third-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified). According to the police report, deputies went to Apartment 5G…
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Rite Value Pharmacy offers personalized prescription service and pharmacy care
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rite Value Pharmacy in Inez is an independent pharmacy owned and operated by people in your hometown. Owner Clayton Wells believes the difference lies in providing the best personalized prescription service and pharmacy care. An Inez native, Wells initially opened a pharmacy in Louisa in 2003. After seeing its…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases May 30 in Martin District Court: Jennifer Miller (pretrial) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Waiver. Release from custody today. Jonathan Mollett (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); convicted felon in possession of a firearm; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of…
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Martin County Records
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Citibank vs. Janna Newsome. Cash Express LLC vs. Tyler Mills. Billy D. Greer vs. April Hickman. Charles Mollette vs. Cassandra L. Mollette. Trenton Eric Yank vs. Hannah Grace McClain. INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following…
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West Virginia state police officer killed, suspect in custody in Mingo County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Update 6/7/2023 @1 a.m. MATEWAN, W.Va. — Responding to a call of shots fired tragically ended the life of a West Virginia State Police sergeant Friday. Mingo County 911 received a call around 3:30 p.m. reporting a shooting on Beech Creek in Matewan. Two state troopers responded to the scene, with Sgt.…
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Police find trove of illegal drugs
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez resident found himself in police custody Thursday after a traffic stop escalated into multiple drug trafficking charges. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk stopped Haskell Mills, 42, for failing to use a turn signal on Route 645 in Inez. During the traffic stop, sheriff’s deputies deployed a…