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Martin County school board warns of potential harm from Amendment 2, urges community to vote ‘no’
“School choice really is the school’s choice, not the parent’s choice.” –Dena James, Special Education Director BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education convened Sept. 9 with Amendment 2 on the agenda. Chairman Mickey McCoy opened the floor, stating that voters would face a decision regarding the amendment in…
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Martin County’s ‘Magic School Bus’ brings preschool to communities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There is a new kind of mobile classroom cruising through the Martin County School District. It is not your typical yellow school bus. This is the Martin County Early Learning Bus, a mobile preschool that is bringing education to the doorstep of children aged 3-5 years who are…
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Martin County school board recognizes student achievements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education took time in its September meeting to celebrate the achievements of several standout students. Superintendent Larry James did the honors, recognizing two golfers from Martin County High School, Kenadie Evans and Jaylee Deskins, for their stellar performance in the 15th Region All…
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A ‘Harvest Fest’ of joy and growth for community
This past weekend, Inez witnessed something truly extraordinary—the 27th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival. What was once a modest celebration has grown each year into a marquee event for our county and region. With thousands of attendees flocking to our streets for a weekend packed with attractions, music, fun and community spirit, this year’s festival…
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MCHCF enjoys glow dance party
Residents and staff at Martin County Health Care Facility had a successful glow dance party. They made enough awesome memories to last a lifetime.
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Donnis Lynn Mills Obituary
Donnis Lynn Mills(1959—2024) Donnis Lynn Mills, age 65, of Inez, passed away Sept. 14, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. He was born March 30, 1959, to the late Henry Mills and Evelyn (Preece) Mills in Louisa. In addition to his parents, Donnis is preceded in death by Ethel Jenny Mills. He is…
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Floyd Elmer Kirk Obituary
Floyd Elmer Kirk(1940—2024) Floyd Elmer Kirk, 84, of Inez, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side Sept. 14, 2024. He was born June 15, 1940, to the late Floyd and Clementine (Hensley) Kirk of Inez. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Rowena Elliott…
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Juanita Justice Obituary
Juanita Justice(1926—2024) Juanita Justice, 97, passed peacefully at her home in Inez on Sept. 9, 2024. She was born Sept. 28, 1926, in Hardy to the late Lawrence Justice and Edith Fitzpatrick Justice. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Albert Eli “Bo” Justice and John Douglas Justice. She…
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West Virginia man arrested in Kentucky escapes custody, caught after creek chase
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A routine extradition turned chaotic Thursday when Timothy Wayne Roberts, 44, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, managed to briefly escape custody while being transferred after his arrest in Warfield, Kentucky. Roberts, arrested on a warrant from West Virginia, now faces additional charges of escape and fleeing or evading…
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