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Purse Bonanza returns to Inez with 10 authentic designer purses
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Purse Bonanza returns to Inez on Saturday, Feb. 7 with 10 authentic designer purses along with bonus prizes, gift cards and additional giveaways. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Martin County Public Library gym. Prizes include purses from well-known brands such as Michael Kors, Kate Spade and
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Youth group hosts Turkey Trot 5K
INEZ — Residents laced up and trotted through downtown Inez on Saturday for a spirited Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run sponsored by the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene Youth Group. The event raised $220 to help send six students to the 2026 Nazarene Youth Conference in Salt Lake City. Thirteen runners and walkers
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Youth group hosts pickleball fundraiser; 5K on tap Nov. 15
INEZ — After a successful pickleball tournament Saturday, the Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene Youth Group is already gearing up for its next fundraiser — the Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run. The event will help send students to the 2026 Nazarene Youth Conference (NYC) in Salt Lake City. On Saturday, the pickleball tournament brought together
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Quilt raffle to benefit Martin County Health Care Facility residents
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — A one-of-a-kind quilt will warm hearts and help residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility. The facility’s Resident Council is raffling a handmade “Purple Pink Passion” quilt, king size, donated by the Heirloom Quilt Society. The drawing is set for noon Friday, Dec. 5. Tickets are just $1 each
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Cool off and chow down at Wolf Creek Community Church fundraiser
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Get ready for a fun Friday in Inez. The Wolf Creek Community Church Sunday School is throwing the ultimate summer snack bash: a Hot Dog & Shaved Ice Fundraiser at the Community Center. Bring your appetite and your sweet tooth. Hot dogs are just $3, chips and cookies are only
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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
