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Former teacher sentenced to more than 20 years for online enticement of a minor
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LONDON — A former middle school teacher and basketball coach was sentenced Tuesday to more than 20 years in federal prison for the online enticement of a minor. William Goodson, 32, of Antioch, Tennessee, was sentenced to 246 months by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom. According to his plea agreement, Goodson…
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Inside the brutality of USP Big Sandy: Former prison lieutenant’s plea reveals culture of abuse
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — In a case that exposes the violent underbelly of the federal prison in Martin County, a former lieutenant at the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy has pleaded guilty to conspiring to violate inmates’ civil rights. The plea reveals chilling details of systemic abuse and a shadow policy targeting…
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Martin County School Board establishes police force
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County School District is establishing its own district-based police force that will employ school resource officers. The BOE voted unanimously for the measure during a Jan. 9 meeting. Superintendent Larry James announced during the meeting that a certified police officer had expressed interest in joining the…
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Student injured in bathroom assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A student at Martin County High School was hospitalized Monday after being assaulted in a school bathroom, his father said. The student, who suffered a concussion and facial injuries, was treated and released later that day. He is pursuing criminal charges against the alleged attacker. The incident occurred…
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Kermit in line for $5K from Lipitor settlement
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Town of Kermit will be receiving $5,000 as part of an antitrust lawsuit filed by West Virginia against two pharmaceutical companies. Mayor Charles Sparks announced the news at a Jan. 13 council meeting. The mayor detailed the backstory: a $17 million settlement stemming from claims that Pfizer…
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Martin County court docket for Jan. 21
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher’s Jan. 21 docket for Martin District Court contained the following cases: Stephanie Leray Adkins (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over the limit: Six-month diversion. Travis L. Copley (arraignment) — Speeding 20 mph over the limit: Six-month diversion. Tony Leslie Costa (arraignment) — 1. Speeding 18 mph over limit; 2. Improper…
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Martin County civil suits Jan. 17-23
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported four civil suits filed in her office from Jan. 17 to Jan. 23: Melody Lynn Bowen vs. Rufus Bowen. Unisign Corporation Inc. vs. Joseph Mullins. Denali Capital LLC vs. Jane Blevins. Capital One NA vs. Gina C. McGinnis.
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Martin County deed records Jan. 9-22
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Jan. 9-22: Barbara Smith (party 1) to Donna Leverette, Barbara Smith (party 2). Bonnie Keaton (party 1) to Gary Keaton (party 2). Dorothy Faye Wooley (party 1) to Jennifer Lynn Horn, Garfield Klint Horn (party 2). Jenifer Rebecca Bowers (party…
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Belfry coach Philip Haywood dies days after crash
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — Longtime Belfry High School football coach Philip Haywood died Wednesday from injuries sustained in a car wreck. Haywood was 73. News of the legendary coach’s death hit former players, students and friends hard. For many, Haywood was more than a football coach. He also served as a guidance…
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Matt Brown to step down at Addiction Recovery Care
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT LOUISA — Addiction Recovery Care announced Friday that Matt Brown, chief administration officer and president of ARC Healthcare, will step down from his role at the end of February. According to a press release issued by the substance abuse provider headquartered in Louisa, Brown’s last day will be Feb. 28. He will…
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