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Senior-driven cast to direct Lady Cards softball
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With a senior-heavy roster and a full slate of games ahead, Martin County High School’s softball team will look to turn experience into progress during the 2026 season. The Lady Cardinals finished 9-15 overall last season, including a 6-9 mark in the 15th Region and a 0-7 record in
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Inez Knife & Gun Expo draws strong crowds from 10 states
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — What began as a new event last year is quickly turning into a regional draw for Martin County. The second annual Inez Knife & Gun Expo brought hundreds of visitors and dozens of vendors to the Collier Center in Inez on Friday and Saturday. Organizer Mason Fitch said
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Debord man admits stealing water service, ordered to repay utility
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man admitted in court to stealing water service after authorities said he bypassed a shut-off and restored water at his Debord home. John Allen, 39, pleaded guilty March 5 in Martin Circuit Court to theft of services $1,000-$10,000, a Class D felony. Under the plea
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Woman jailed on storage unit burglary, theft charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A woman went to jail last week after investigators say she was caught on video cutting locks off storage units in Inez and stealing more than $1,000 worth of property. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Jameson Wall served a warrant on Rose Ellen Johnson, 54, of Inez, at her
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Martin County plans Easter egg hunt at Frank Horn Field
INEZ — Frank Horn Field will become a springtime playground April 4 as Martin County officials welcome families to a community Easter egg hunt. The event begins at 11 a.m. in Inez and will include prizes, inflatables and classic ballfield fun. Martin County Fiscal Court, Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty, District 1 Magistrate Cody Slone and District
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Pamela (Spence) Hinkle Obituary
Pamela (Spence) Hinkle 1958—2026 Pamela (Spence) Hinkle, 67, of Inez, passed away March 16, 2026, at the Martin County Health Care Facility in Inez. Born June 19, 1958, in Johnson County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Vernedith (Preece) Spence. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
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A brush between breaths: Marcum paints through ALS
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With a paintbrush held gently between her teeth, Brittany Marcum leans toward the canvas, guiding careful strokes of color across the surface. The scene might look unusual to a casual observer, but for the Inez artist it is both an act of creativity and resilience. Diagnosed with amyotrophic
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Residents whip up peanut butter pie
INEZ — Residents at the Martin County Health Care Facility recently spent time in the kitchen preparing a favorite sweet treat during an activities cooking class. Participants worked together to mix ingredients, follow the recipe and assemble peanut butter pies topped with chocolate drizzle and peanut butter cups. The hands-on activity offered residents an opportunity
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Inez Elementary announces February 2026 Students & Staff of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff announced the February 2026 Students & Staff of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Outstanding students include: Kindergarten Mrs. Becky Cain: Eric Howard Mrs. Sara Moore: Coleson McCoy First Grade Ms. Robynn Haney: Baleigh Christopher Second Grade Mrs. Rita Mills: Jaxson May Third Grade Mrs. Andrea Wilson:
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Patricia Louise (Stepp) Moore Obituary
Patricia Louise (Stepp) Moore 1956—2026 Patricia Louise (Stepp) Moore, 69, of Inez, passed away Feb. 24, 2026. Born Dec. 19, 1956, in Mingo County, she was the daughter of the late Archie Wendell and Mary Elizabeth (Hensley) Stepp. In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Johnie Moore, and eight
