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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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Glitz, glam and holiday cheer: Miss Christmas in the Mountains Pageant brings festive fun to Martin County
Get ready for some serious sparkle—Eastern Elite Pageantry is bringing holiday cheer to Martin County with the Miss Christmas in the Mountains Pageant on Nov. 16 at noon, hosted at the Martin County Public Library Collier Center. Expect festive, Christmas-themed attire across a range of age divisions, from Baby (0-12 months) up to 20-plus years,
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Give Like Santa announces ‘Sleigh Cancer’ event in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Give Like Santa is set to launch its latest philanthropic endeavor, a “Sleigh Cancer” event, scheduled for June 28 from 3 p.m. until sundown between the Martin County Courthouses in Inez. The event will raise funds for cancer research and feature a variety of activities, including cancer awareness booths, live
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Cash Express charity brightens Christmas for middle school students
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Cash Express led a successful donation drive, delivering clothing, shoes, coats and toys to Martin County Middle School and its 21st Century after-school program. This charitable act took place Dec. 15 at MCMS in Warfield. The 20th Annual Cash Express Toy & Coat Drive resulted in the donation of approximately
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Merry Christmas—despite the high inflation
Many of you may have read this on social media and viewed the Fox News report comparing prices for the 8-year-old Kevin McCallister’s famous grocery haul in the Christmas movie “Home Alone.” The cost of the merchandise is almost 250% more expensive today than in the 1990 holiday classic film. McCallister spent $19.83 on food
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Celebrating the true essence of Christmas in our community
As the festive lights adorn our streets and homes, our community is embraced by the warmth of the Christmas spirit. This special season, rooted in the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, reminds us of love, hope and the beauty of giving. In our close-knit community, Christmas means more than just decorations and gifts.
