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Martin County Public Health board ends meeting abruptly, leaves agenda unfinished
BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Public Health District board’s quarterly meeting on June 18 ended after 8 minutes and 45 seconds, leaving agenda items unfinished. Board member Ed Daniels left the meeting early to attend an Inez City special meeting, resulting in the lack of a quorum. Before Daniels departed,…
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Former library to transform into recovery support center in Inez, offering lifeline for those transitioning from addiction treatment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The former Martin County Public Library building in Inez is set to become an addiction recovery aftercare center, supporting people transitioning from substance abuse treatment centers. The library board agreed in a meeting Monday at the Collier Center to finalize a lease with Thrive Community Coalition in the…
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Health department director announces plans for emergency shelter
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café, the Kiwanis Club welcomed Eric Mills, director of the Martin County Health Department, as their guest speaker. Mills announced plans for an emergency shelter and offered a look at the health department’s role in community welfare. “The health department’s role, as…
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