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Inez beats ARPA deadline to obligate funds
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Following the swearing-in Thursday of Inez Commissioners Jennifer Wells, Nita Collier, Roy Penix and Phyllis Conrad by Martin County/Judge Executive Lon Lafferty, the City of Inez took steps to ensure its share of federal relief money does not slip away. Mayor Ed Daniels announced that the city’s remaining
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Inez approves cannabis, weighs ARPA spending and flashy marquee plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez gave the green light to medical cannabis operations within city limits Thursday, approving the measure with no discussion. Commissioners then focused on the city’s $27,093 remaining ARPA funds and their hope for a flashing marquee sign. First up: a plan to spend $2,589 on
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Inez seeks volunteers for creek cleanup event this Saturday
INEZ — City officials in Inez are calling on community members aged 16 and older to lend a hand in the “CityWalk Creek Cleanup” this Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon. The initiative, which invites volunteers to help clear litter and debris along the creek bank near the Storybook Walk and throughout the city, is
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Inez pursues vendor license compliance
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez is pursuing vendor license compliance. Mayor Ed Daniels discussed the need to increase efforts to get vendors registered and licensed during a recent meeting. He urged commissioners to remind vendors operating locally that they must register at City Hall. “If you see a vendor
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Dispute emerges in Inez City meeting
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At a recent Inez City Commission meeting, Commissioner Jennifer Wells provided an update on the Appalachian Artist Festival held Aug. 3. The event drew community participation and was well-received, with attendees expressing their satisfaction with the city’s efforts. Despite the success of the overall success of the festival,
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Inez donates to Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday, Mayor Ed Daniels introduced a delegation from the Christmas in the Mountains (CITM) committee who sought financial support for this year’s festival. The committee, represented by Linda Webb, Linda Booth, Kendra Fletcher, Lisa Parsons and Janet Mills, made their case for
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Inez shoots down business owner’s request for Sunday alcohol sales
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Commission shot down Tobacco Plus owner Jason Hammond’s request that the city amend its alcoholic beverage ordinance to allow malt beverage sales on Sundays. Hammond stated during a city meeting Thursday that allowing Sunday sales would prevent his customers from having to travel to Warfield and
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Inez pledges $2,000 for Fourth of July fireworks
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In support of local festivities, the City of Inez pledged a $2,000 donation to the Inez Volunteer Fire Department for their Fourth of July fireworks display, marking the contribution’s second consecutive year. The decision came during a city meeting on Thursday where Assistant Fire Chief Nick Endicott expressed
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City of Warfield addresses urgent heat pump repair amid 90-degree heat
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The City of Warfield Commission held a meeting Thursday to discuss various matters, including the need for heat pump repair and replacement. With the temperature soaring to 90 degrees daily, the issue of air conditioning at Horizon Recovery was at the forefront. City Clerk Rhonda Price presented an estimate
