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Man jailed in brutal Inez beating
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man accused of brutally beating a 71-year-old man during an April cookout is behind bars after a grand jury indicted him Thursday on a first-degree assault charge. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Millard Daniel Newsome, 45, of Debord, on Friday and lodged him in the…
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Sour Doe Farmstand rises in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The work at Sour Doe Farmstand begins days before a single loaf ever reaches the table. By Thursday, Daniel and Kayla Howard are already deep into their baking cycle at their Rockcastle Road operation, preparing dough that will not be ready until the weekend. Fermentation takes time. So…
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Sheldon Clark Class of 1986 plans 40-year reunion
The Sheldon Clark High School Class of 1986 will celebrate its 40-year class reunion on May 30 at 6 p.m. at the old Sheldon Clark High School. Classmates will gather for an evening of memories, laughter and reconnecting with old friends. For more information, contact Pam Bowen on Facebook. Teachers who taught from 1982 through…
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Allman Maynard Obituary
Allman Maynard 1969—2026 Allman Maynard, age 56, of Inez, passed away Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1969, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Kelly Maynard and Estella (Bowen) Maynard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter, Trista Kay Maynard. Survivors…
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Alvis Ray Setser Obituary
Alvis Ray Setser 1960—2026 Alvis Ray Setser, age 65, formerly of Inez, went to his heavenly home April 26, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family. Born July 10, 1960, in Tomahawk, he was the son of the late Buford and Betty Fraley Setser. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by…
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Teresa Renee Watts Campbell Obituary
Teresa Renee Watts Campbell 1974—2026 Teresa Renee Watts Campbell, 51, of Missouri, formerly of Inez, Kentucky, passed away March 29, 2026, at her home. Born Dec. 18, 1974, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Dean and Sandy Watts. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by one sister, Joni Watts…
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Kennie Verlene (Moore) Preece Obituary
Kennie Verlene (Moore) Preece 1943—2026 Kennie Verlene (Moore) Preece, age 83, of Inez, passed away April 24, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born Feb. 10, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Roosevelt and Lucy Moore. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Preece;…
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Olympian Jim Gruenwald leads Martin County wrestling clinic
BY JASON JEWELL FOR THE CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County welcomed back a familiar and influential figure this past weekend as Olympian and Wheaton College Head Coach Jim Gruenwald returned for his second visit. After first coming to Martin County last year, Gruenwald has continued building strong relationships with local athletes and students. His return…
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Kirk and Crum Law Firm Player of the Week: Haley Robinson
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Haley Robinson of Martin County High School is the Kirk and Crum Law Office Player of the Week. Robinson was second up to bat for the Lady Cardinals in an April 15 game against Betsy Layne and started her night off with a double to deep left field.…
