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DanceBlue 2025 raises record-breaking $2.3 million, celebrating 20 years of hope
LEXINGTON — Heightened emotions. Perfected dance moves. Hearts filled with hope. It was all in celebration of this year’s record-breaking DanceBlue fundraising total: $2,305,274.20. With this year’s total, DanceBlue has raised more than $25 million “for the kids” since it began in 2006. Beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, more than 600 University of Kentucky students…
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Cornhole tournament at Big Sandy brings in flood relief funds
PRESTONSBURG — A cornhole tournament at Big Sandy Community and Technical College drew players and volunteers from across the region, raising funds to support flood recovery efforts. Thirty players from six counties and two states took part in the event on the BSCTC campus. At least eight additional community members volunteered to help run the…
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Music wins handcrafted quilt in fundraiser
INEZ — Kay Music has won a stunning, handcrafted Chandelier quilt. Martin County Health Care Facility (MCHCF) announced Music as the winner after a Dec. 6 raffle drawing. The annual fundraiser benefits MCHCF residents’ Christmas celebration. MCHCF expressed gratitude to Music and to all who contributed to another successful year. They also extended thanks to…
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Mingo deputies launch ‘Shop With A Deputy’ program
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — The Mingo County Deputy Sheriffs Association (MCDSA) is gearing up to brighten the holiday season for local children through its annual “Shop With A Deputy” program. Deputies will stand outside at locations throughout the county from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 collecting donations to support the…
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Enter to win a handmade heirloom
INEZ — The Martin County Health Care Facility resident council has a special fundraiser that is sure to catch the eye of quilt lovers and supporters alike. Thanks to the generous donation from the Heirloom Quilt Society, a stunning Queen/King chandelier quilt will be the grand prize in a drawing to be held Dec. 6…
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Alley Way Benefits seeks pledges for fundraiser to aid local families
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Alley Way Benefits, a community organization, is once again rallying support for families in need. Founder Ricky Alley announced his commitment to volunteer at a car wash and bake sale this Saturday at Advance Auto in Inez with the goal of raising funds. Alley is seeking sponsors to…
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Food, music and Jesus
INEZ — Several gospel groups performed Saturday during a benefit singing in downtown Inez. The event featured a ton of good food and fun and helped raise funds to pay summer camp fees for the Martin County Cardinals Youth Wrestling Club. Performers included Savannah Jo/Wesley Young, Bradley Goble, Caroline Russell, Shae Jewell, Cody Lowe, Steven…
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Scholarships, food pantries, emergency aid among top priorities for BSCTC Giving Day set April 25
CITIZEN STAFF PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College will launch its inaugural BSCTC Giving Day April 25 during Community College Month. The 24-hour fundraising event provides the opportunity for the community to lend financial support for students. BSCTC President Scott Rule said funds will go toward scholarships, food pantries, emergency aid, student enrichment…
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Pikeville gears up for glamorous ‘Old Hollywood’ themed banquet in support of Pregnancy Care
CITIZEN STAFF PIKEVILLE — The Appalachian Pregnancy Care Center will host its 11th Annual Banquet for Life Feb. 1, 2024, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena. This event promises to transport guests to the golden era of Old Hollywood, complete with all the grandeur reminiscent of the big screen’s most illustrious days. The theme of Old…
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