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Young Cardinals fall short to Logan
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A young Martin County Cardinal team battled against a senior-dominated Logan squad Saturday in the Zip Zone Classic. When the dust settled, the Wildcats topped the Cards 83-76. The Cardinals held on to an 18-16 lead after the first quarter. They were slow out of the gate in the…
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Tug Valley runs past Lawrence Co. 83-62
BY KYLE LOVERNMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tug Valley ran past Lawrence County 83-62 in the annual Zip Zone Express Tip Off Classic held Saturday at Martin County High School’s gym. The Thanksgiving weekend event helps start the high school basketball season in the area. Although the game was considered a preseason scrimmage, Panthers head coach…
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MCMS snatches win over Johnson County
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Bryson Dials hit a downtown 3-pointer with 16.6 seconds to seal the 45-44 win over Johnson Central in the 21st annual Zip Zone Classic held Saturday at Martin County High School. This game saw several lead changes as both teams went back and forth. Johnson Central had the lead…
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Lady Cards knock off Chapmanville
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards came out of the gate pressing and knocked off Chapmanville 65-56 in the Zip Zone Classic played Saturday at Martin County High School. Martin County jumped on the Lady Tigers scoring 23 points in the first quarter. When the horn sounded to end the frame, the…
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Zip Zone Classic features battles of the elite
All-star Lyon County standout Travis Perry looks ahead to start a fast break off a rebound with Trinity’s CJ Walls in pursuit in a battle of the elite Saturday in the Zip Zone Tip-Off Classic at Martin County High School. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) No. 1 preseason basketball event in state wraps up 21st…
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Cash Express to host toy drive event this weekend
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A community-minded business is doing its part to see local children have presents under the Christmas tree this year. Inez Cash Express is following its 17-year tradition of lending a hand with a “fill a fire truck” and bake sale event this weekend. The business is accepting donations of…
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Inez announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School announced its Students of the Month. Star students include: Kindergarten, Mrs. Cain — Kingslee Copley. Kindergarten, Mrs. Moore — Uriah Moore. First Grade, Mrs. Bevins — Ashton Haney. First Grade, Ms. Haney — Jasmine Reeve. Second Grade, Mrs. Preston — Jaxson Burgess. Third Grade, Mrs. Mills — Isaiah Harmon. Third…
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Inez man arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman with a gun
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An Inez man went to jail after allegedly assaulting a woman with a handgun Nov. 23 on Turkey Creek Road. Dwayne Crum, 20, of Inez, was arrested for second-degree assault, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and fleeing or evading police. Martin County Deputy Chris Kidd was…
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Horn and Mills crowned Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Christmas in the Mountains opened Sunday evening with A Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier Center, where the first Ms. and Mr. Christmas in the Mountains, Carolyn Horn and Charles Mills, were crowned. “We’re going to see Martin County shine as bright as the sun,” festival planning…
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Water bill payment assistance available
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Water bill payment assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis in counties declared a state of emergency. Big Sandy Area Community Action Program announced that funding is extremely limited. Visit your local BSACAP office to apply. You will need to provide eligibility documents (Social Security cards for household members,…
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