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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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Christmas in the Mountains royalty crowned
Garmon Preece and Thelma Moore, the 2024 Mr. and Ms. Christmas in the Mountains, were crowned during Sunday night’s Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier Center in Inez. The coronation officially kicked off the festival that runs through Dec. 7 in downtown Inez.
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Christmas in the Mountains unveils detailed schedule
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The holiday season is upon us and the Christmas in the Mountains organizers have unveiled a schedule of live performances, attractions and events to bring the community together in celebration in Inez. The festivities begin this Sunday, Dec. 1, with the Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier…
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Christmas in the Mountains names Moore and Preece as 2024 royalty
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains has revealed the Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains 2024. A panel of event organizers narrowed down nominations before selecting local legends Thelma Moore and Garmon David Preece as this year’s royalty. The coronation will take place during the Merry Little Christmas Party…
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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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Christian stokes Renaissance fair
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission took another step toward helping bring a Renaissance fair to the county during their Oct. 21 meeting. Cati Christian returned to stoke excitement for the event she proposed last month. With Christian’s enthusiasm, this event could bring a unique new experience to Martin…
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Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Get ready for the Barefoot Festival to debut in Martin County on Nov. 1 and 2, bringing music, community and culture together on a reclaimed strip mine on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely. The two-day event promises to be like nothing you have experienced. With live performances…
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Medieval madness could be coming to Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At the recent Martin County Tourism meeting, Cati Christian pitched an unexpected and intriguing idea—medieval reenactments. Christian, a member of the Appalachian Drakaríðendr, part of the Empire of Medieval Pursuits (EMP) based in Boyd County, proposed bringing the immersive historical experience to the county. “We have a membership…
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Community spirit shines at Kermit Fall Festival
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT — The Kermit Fall Festival brought out friends, neighbors and a community spirit Friday and Saturday at Kermit Park. With no entry gate or tickets to tally, nailing down an exact attendance is tricky—but the turnout was one for the books. Festivities kicked off Friday night with a massive cruise-in at…