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Courthouse Report
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Danny Harvey vs. Donna Mills Harvey. Robin Crum vs. Cory Crum. In Re: Jacob Mollett. Mary Lee Fletcher vs. Jeffrey Junior Maynard. Amanda Copley vs. Earnest R. Endicott. J.G. Wentworth Originations vs. H.D. Keith Harris et al.…
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Grand jury indicts three
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Three people were indicted on drug-related charges Monday by a Martin County grand jury. Henry McCoy, 44, of Inez, was indicted on first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and first-degree possession of a controlled substance (unspecified). The jury accuses McCoy of committing the crimes Oct. 5. Shane Ward, 23,…
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Lady Cards fall short in first scrimmage
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Lady Cardinals hit the hardwood Saturday for the first scrimmage of the season and came up short 58-48 against reigning 54th District champion Leslie County out of the 14th Region. Four Martin County players scored in double figures. Junior standout guard Laken Williams led the…
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Eden Elementary Spotlighting Paws-itively Wonderful Wildcats
Submitted article Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we showcase a student from each grade level, a community partner and a member/group of our hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact on…
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Cash Express sponsors coat and food drive
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez location of Cash Express is proud to sponsor a coat, toy and nonperishable food drive for those who need a helping hand this Christmas season. Gary McNabb, regional manager for the Cash Express locations in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama, speaks of the community-minded employees with the…
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Goble performs mini-concert, wins Best Singer award
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility resident Virgil Goble had a wish come true when he performed a mini concert of a lifetime. Backup singers helped Goble sing “Hot Legs,” “Old Time Rock & Roll,” “Maggie May,” “Johnny B Good” and “Celebration.” Goble was awarded the MCHCF Music Award for Best Singer. “I never…
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MCHCF raising money for resident Christmas celebration
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility is selling chances on a king-sized quilt to raise money for the annual resident Christmas celebration. Heirloom Quilt Society donated the quilt “Disappearing Windmill.” Ticket price is $1 or six for $5. You may purchase tickets at the facility Monday through Friday. You can…
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Pick up a free ticket for a chance to win a quilt
INEZ — Golden Memorial Methodist Church will be celebrating Christmas in the Mountains by giving away an old-fashioned tied quilt Dec. 3 after the parade. You do not have to be present to win. Pick up a free ticket at the Martin County Senior Citizens Center or Appalachia Reach Out until Saturday morning Dec. 3.…
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Take a chance on tickets to Noah Thompson’s concert
INEZ — One lucky winner will receive six tickets to the Noah Thompson New Year’s Eve concert at Appalachian Wireless Arena. Special guest Chase Matthew will join Noah in ringing in the new year. Chances for these tickets are $5 each and will be on sale at Blooms on Main in Inez and Christmas in…