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Mingo deputies hold annual ‘Shop With A Deputy’ program
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN SOUTH WILLIAMSON — The Mingo County Deputy Sheriff’s Association’s “Shop With A Deputy” program took place two evenings at the South Williamson Walmart on Dec. 18 and 19. The annual Christmas program has been going on for nearly 30 years now. Sgt. Norman Mines, MCDSA president, said approximately 15 pre-K through fifth-grade…
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Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree
Nothing says it is Christmas like the tree that we annually put up and decorate in our homes every holiday season. Many put up the tree even before Thanksgiving these days to jump-start that good feeling for the upcoming Christmas holiday. You will likely find some sort of Christmas tree in every home and in…
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The symbols of Christmas guide us throughout the year
BY REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY MCCOOL “And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.” — Luke 2:7 These words capture the humble birth of Jesus Christ and echo through generations, forming the foundation of Christmas…
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Veterans buy Christmas clothes for children
The Veterans Coalition for Better Health Care and Big Sandy DAV Chapter #18 held roadblock fundraisers to purchase clothing for children this Christmas season. Their efforts raised enough funds to donate $500 to each of three elementary schools in Martin County and seven in Johnson County. On Dec. 7, Family Resource Center directors from the…
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The greatest story ever told
No story can match the Christmas story. Mary was just an ordinary girl but she was special in the eyes of God. She was someone God knew he could choose to enter the world as the baby Jesus. Mary and husband-to-be Joseph followed the leadership of God and were willing vessels to be used of…
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Inez overcomes cold to celebrate Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cold temperatures did not stop hundreds of Christmas in the Mountains revelers from convening in downtown Inez for the weeklong celebration from Dec. 1 to 7. Students from area schools braved the cold to enjoy exclusive carnival privileges throughout the week. “A Walk to Bethlehem,” an outdoor theatrical…
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Kermit kicks off Christmas with parade, tree-lighting, Santa
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT, W.Va. — Dozens of residents gathered Dec. 4 for the Town of Kermit’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree-lighting ceremony. This year’s tree-lighting honor went to 87-year-old Kermit resident Gail Ruble, who lit up the Christmas tree at Kermit Park. “She enjoyed that,” Mayor Charles Sparks said. “We had a good crowd…
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Dealing with the challenges of Christmas
Christmas is a joyful season but always has some challenges. The place of Christmas is often a question. Mary and Joseph ended up in Bethlehem when Jesus was born. They had gone there to pay taxes. Paying taxes is never fun but something we have to do. The place where they ended up when Jesus…
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Escape to the holidays: Christmas in the Mountains comes to life in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Get ready to make your December unforgettable with Christmas in the Mountains, a weeklong celebration running Dec. 1-7 in Inez. A crowd gathered Sunday behind the courthouse to begin a new tradition: lighting the Christmas tree for this cherished annual festival that brings something for everyone: sparkling lights,…
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