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New Dollar General opens in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Dollar General has opened a new store at 494 West Main Street in Inez. “At Dollar General, we believe the addition of each new store provides positive economic growth for the communities we proudly serve, and the addition of our new Inez store highlights our commitment to deliver a pleasant shopping experience that…
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Coalfield CAP Head Start to receive $5.2 million
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON — Millions of dollars will help early childhood education in West Williamson. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded the Coalfield Community Action Partnership Head Start Program in West Williamson a little more than $5.2 million, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) announced April 26. “Every child in West…
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Martin County Middle soccer on seven-game win streak
Easter Carter and Paintsville are latest victims CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County Middle School girls soccer is on a seven-game win streak. The Lady Cards claimed their latest two victims last week, beating East Carter Middle School 8-0 at home and district rival Paintsville Middle School 7-0 on the road. Below is a recap of…
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Warfield students perform musical ‘Summer Camp’
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School students in grades 3-6 welcomed everyone to Camp Runamok and the wackiest summer camp experience they could ever wish for in their production Friday of the musical Summer Camp. The students and their teachers, Laura Gardner-Miller, Erica Ball and Mandy Lawson, worked hard to take their audience…
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Martin County High School Senior Travel Club takes trip of a lifetime to Pigeon Forge
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Martin County High School Senior Travel Club members experienced a trip of a lifetime to celebrate their high school years. Last week the club traveled to Pigeon Forge, where they visited the NASCAR Speedpark, SevierAir Trampoline Park, The Island, Wilderness Indoor Water Park, Dollywood, Beyond the Lens and…
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MCMS soccer defeats JCMS
Lady Cardinals on win streak CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — Martin County Middle School girls soccer team avenged its only loss of the 2023 season with a 2-1 win over district rival Johnson Central Middle School on the road April 18. Coming into week 2, the Lady Cards were on a four-game win streak, with…
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BOE shines spotlight on students, staff
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education had plenty to recognize during the student and staff spotlight segment of its meeting Monday in the central office. Schools Superintendent Larry James presented certificates on behalf of the BOE to several outstanding achievers. First in the spotlight, Martin County High School students Erickson…
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School district sues big tech
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County School District is going after big tech. The school district filed an 87-page lawsuit March 30 in U.S. District Court alleging social media platforms are causing a mental health crisis among students and have become a public nuisance. The school district is asking for compensation for its efforts…
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Cardinals go 1-3 in week 2
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT Martin County baseball defeated Tug Valley and lost to Pike Central, West Carter and Morgan County in week 2 of the 2023 season. Below is a recap of the action. Cards 13, TV 7 INEZ — Martin County baseball picked up its first win of the season March 20, scoring eight runs…
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Garden seed voucher program begins Monday
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT PAINTSVILLE — The Big Sandy Area Community Action Program will give out vouchers to purchase seeds, plants and fertilizer from local vendors to build gardens at home. Eligible households receive $50 vouchers. To be eligible you must meet the income eligibility guidelines, provide proof of income, provide Social Security numbers and bring…
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