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EDA director outlines vision for new building and park in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Seeking to revive a stretch of downtown Inez long marked by deteriorating properties, the Martin County Economic Development Authority is considering a phased redevelopment that would pair new construction with public green space. At a Dec. 10 meeting, EDA director Carolea Mills outlined plans for a project centered
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Porch project on old courthouse paves way for ‘General Store’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A porch rising on the old Martin County Courthouse Annex is a step toward turning the historic space into a general store where local farmers, food producers and artisans can sell their goods, officials say. Martin County Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills noted that the county is paying to
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Trending: Kids swim for free this Saturday
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — For the third Saturday in a row, all kids 18 and under will swim for free Aug. 2 at the Martin County Pool. Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills is the latest county official to receive a donation to cover the cost of admission, following the lead of Martin County
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Martin County Pool to reopen June 1 after eight-year closure
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Pool will reopen June 1 after an eight-year closure. Assuming a contractor discovers no underground damage this week and finishes repairs on schedule. Officials are already taking applications for lifeguard positions in anticipation of the reopening. Martin County Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills said Aquatics Construction
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FEMA home buyout offers path to ‘higher ground’
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Deputy Judge/Executive Carolea Mills says the FEMA home buyout program can move residents out of the flood and onto higher ground. “This program’s whole mission is to get residents who have been flooded to higher ground,” Mills said. “It is for people who feel trapped—because no one
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Foothills donates Starlink Mini to bolster emergency services
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an effort to strengthen emergency response capabilities in Martin County, Foothills Communications has donated a Starlink Mini to the county’s emergency services. The compact satellite system provides a mobile internet connection for first responders operating in remote and underserved areas of the county. The donation comes as
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Mills accepted to BRECC Commitment Coalition
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Deputy Judge Carolea Mills has been selected to be a member of the National Association of Counties Commitment Coalition, part of the research foundation’s Building Resilient Economies in Coal Communities (BRECC) initiative. The Coalition is a leadership network of 20 coal community leaders who aim to
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Martin County EDA welcomes new director
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority welcomed a new director and said goodbye to two board members last week. Chairman James Ayers and board members Kayla Jude, Ashley Endicott and Brad Pack attended the monthly meeting Jan. 18 in the Martin County Government Center. Ayers welcomed new director Carolea Mills,
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Martin County gets new deputy judge
Mills sworn in as deputy judge BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County is getting a new deputy judge/executive. Local businesswoman and community leader Carolea Mills was sworn in Monday by Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty. Mills will serve in the dual role of deputy judge and economic development director. “Carolea will be a great
