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Realty One USA armed with top performers
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Since its inception 27 years ago, Realty One USA has transformed from an idea to a prominent, respected and personal agency in the real estate industry. Realty One USA was founded in 1996 in Lovely. Owner Jim Booth then enlisted his sister, Peggy Blankenship, who became instrumental in growing the…
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R&J Building Supply Company celebrates 40 years
Retailer in Lovely offers superior merchandise and service BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — In a world where big box stores compete with local retailers on price and convenience, a place like R&J Building Supply Company in Lovely is an oasis of affordable, superior merchandise and service that keeps customers loyal. R&J opened in…
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Linder’s Gymsters in Inez provides safe fitness haven for women
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A women-only gym in Inez provides a safe fitness haven for hundreds of women. Owner of Linder’s Gymsters Linda Slone said she had always wanted to open a gym that caters to women. “I wanted a women-only gym because women need that safe place to go, a nonjudgmental…
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Traders Vendors Mall has everything
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Traders Vendors Mall opened its doors in December 2014 to “sell nice items at affordable prices” in Inez. Originally operating under the banner “East Main Marketplace,” owner Lola Hall and her daughter/business manager, Shirley Moore, decided on Traders Vendors Mall in 2017. “We needed a more catchy name,” Moore said. “We…
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‘Every day is a fashion show’ at Main Emporium
Inez boutique offers sports and fashion apparel BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Main Emporium opened its doors in Inez in January 2019 with the motto, “Every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway.” Owned by the son-and-mother team Daniel Cline and Rita Horn Stacy, Main Emporium evolved from Bluegrass Creative Designs…
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Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven, features top cake décorateur
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A taste of Sugar Momma’s Sweet Shop is a taste of heaven. Owner Val Bowen and her staff whip up wedding cakes, specialty cakes for any occasion, pies, cheesecakes, and a wide variety of specialty macarons, pastries, cookies and donuts in Sugar Momma’s. Customers passing by can’t resist…
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T&W Thrift Store offers unbeatable prices and quality products
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — T&W Thrift Store owner Tracie Maynard says she has always had a passion for yard sales and thrift stores. She loves finding anything old and giving it new life. Maynard took her passion to a professional level April 1, 2019, opening T&W Thrift Store at 2276 Blacklog Road…
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Inez Drug maintains old-fashioned personal care and highlights modern services
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Since 1967, Inez Drug has been dispensing medicine to generations of Martin Countians. It gives customers what they need: a safe, simple, accessible way to get their medication. The mom-and-pop-style drugstore’s longstanding success is in its more personal ways of customer service, patient care and the owner’s career…
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Dairy Drive-In a local favorite since 1950s
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dairy Drive-In has been a local favorite since the 1950s and is famous for its hot dogs and milkshakes. Established in 1958 by Portsmouth, Ohio, couples John and Della Sherman and Gene and Jean Potter, the popular drive-in at 210 E. Main Street in Inez is the oldest operating…
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Farm 2 Filet offers high-quality meats in Inez
Fresh from local farms to your table BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Farm 2 Filet is on a mission to transform the local food system and how people get fresh meats to their tables. Owners Courtney Maynard and Regina Kirk believe everyone should have access to the freshest, high-quality meats direct from local farmers…
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