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Salutatorian encourages gratitude and growth
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Vincent Lawson, the salutatorian of Martin County High School’s class of 2023, delivered an insightful speech during the graduation ceremony May 26, 2023, at Cardinal Football Stadium, recognizing the importance of appreciation and continuous personal growth. Lawson extended a warm welcome to the attendees, underscoring the significance of the…
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Letter from Principal Martha Williams
Dear Martin County High School Class of 2023: You are the first graduating class of Martin County High School that entered the new building as freshmen. Your class experienced the excitement of moving into a beautiful new facility for opening day, August 2019. What a memorable year we had until the pandemic descended upon us…
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Inez honors teams and clubs
Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently awarded 2022-2023 athletic teams and school clubs at Inez Elementary School. Inez Elementary Girls Basketball, Coaches – Alison Scott, Kyle Runyon: C-Team – Jaylea Maynard, Kenadi Todd, Macie Callaham, Bre Kellough, Layla Cline, Paisley Mooney, Emily Mooney, Alivia Bowen, Aubrey Maynard and Jayln McGinnis. B-Team – Harper Runyon,…
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Silencing Dissent: A troubling incident at the sanitation board meeting
The recent public comment session at the Martin County Sanitation Board meeting in Inez has highlighted a concerning incident that raises questions about transparency, accountability and the right of citizens to express their grievances. Two residents, Tena Jarrell and Drewie Muncy, came forward to voice their dissatisfaction with the board, citing the fact that they…
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Residents voice concerns about paying for sewer service not rendered; chairman abruptly silences public comment
“Wait. Please stop right there. We don’t bash Alliance. That’s not what we do here, so I’ll ask you to stop there, respectfully.”—Jimmy Don Kerr, Martin County Utility Board chairman BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two residents of Inez, Tena Jarrell and Drewie Muncy, expressed dissatisfaction with the Martin County Sanitation Board during…
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Solar project to begin in September
Job fairs expected in July BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Coinciding with Toyota’s announcement that it would offtake 100 megawatts of electricity from the Martin County Solar Project, developer Savion Energy made significant announcements about the project and job opportunities during a Martin County Fiscal Court meeting May 24. Savion senior developer Erich…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Matthew Gooslin, 41, of Lowmansville, was arrested Sunday for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of marijuana, giving officer false identifying information, probation violation for a felony offense, probation violation for a felony offense, operating on suspended or revoked operator’s…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases May 25 in Martin District Court: Shane Boyd (arraignment) — Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no/expired registration plates: Failure to appear. John Thomas Dabe Jr. (recall FTA) — 1. Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license; 2. No/expired registration plates; 3. No/expired Kentucky…