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Kermit invites community to Fourth of July fireworks
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT, W.Va. — The Town of Kermit will celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and family fun July 4 at Kermit Park. Mayor Charles Sparks announced that vendors may begin setting up at 5 p.m. The town will provide free watermelon for attendees throughout the evening. As night falls, fireworks will light up…
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Kiwanis parade to kick off Fourth of July celebration
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Red, white and blue will fill downtown Inez on July 4 as the Kiwanis Club sponsors an Independence Day parade ahead of an evening of music, food and fireworks. The parade will line up at 4:30 p.m. at the Martin County Pool and begin at 5 p.m. along Main Street.…
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Fireworks July 4 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT For 250 years, America has celebrated freedom. In Inez, the sky will celebrate too. The Inez Volunteer Fire Department will continue one of Martin County’s favorite Independence Day traditions Saturday, July 4, with its annual fireworks display in downtown Inez. Jarrod Slone, Inez firefighter and Martin County Tourism board member, said the…
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Fireworks, parade and red, white and blue
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County will come alive with red, white and blue spirit July 5. A Fourth of July parade, fireworks and festivities will take place in downtown Inez. The Kiwanis Club will lead the charge with its annual Independence Day Parade down Main Street, stepping off at 6:30 p.m. Parade participants…
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‘Red, White and Boom’
Friends and families gathered Saturday at the Collier Center in Inez for Martin County’s annual Independence Day “Red, White and Boom” celebration. Folks of all ages enjoyed the great company, music by DJ Fletch, dancing, games, delicious food, vendors, a parade down Main Street, and the grand finale—a spectacular fireworks show by the Inez Volunteer…
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Happy Fourth of July
BY SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER Let us reflect on our nation’s remarkable journey, which started as a country that sought freedom from British oppression over 4,000 miles away. Our nation’s founders, driven by enlightened thought, fought tirelessly for the most extraordinary human experiment in self-governance the world has ever known. Today, our men and women in…
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Fireworks, parade, festivities set for July 6 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ – The Fourth of July festivities in Inez will commence at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center. The celebration promises music, food, a parade, and a grand fireworks display at dusk. Organizers are calling on businesses, school groups, local organizations and ATV enthusiasts to participate…
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Summers and Fourth of July of youth
BY KYLE LOVERN The Fourth of July holiday was always a fun time when I was growing up. My sister Karen and I were recently reminiscing about those lazy (and recently hazy) hot days of summer. School had been out for over a month, which was a great thing as far as I was concerned.…
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Independence Day block party shines with fireworks, music and community spirit
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This year’s Independence Day celebration in Inez was marked by a vibrant parade, delightful food, lively music and fun-filled activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks finale. The action-packed block party at the Martin County Public Library Collier Center was, according to organizers, the biggest and most successful ever.…
