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Maynard invited to Rising Stars camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County freshman Devan Maynard has been invited to attend NBA player Chris Paul’s 10th Annual CP3 Rising Stars National Camp Aug. 19-21 in Greensboro, N.C. More than 90 percent of past CP3 Rising Stars players have gone on to compete in NCAA Division I. These players have also…
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Large turnout for youth football camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Forty kids showed up at The Rock for the youth football camp hosted by the high school football team July 19. President Joshua Horn, high school coach Josh Muncy and his assistants, and football players worked on drills. The players had four stations where they rotated and worked on…
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Busy summer for girls soccer
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards soccer team got off to a busy start with scrimmaging, conditioning, volunteering and hosting fundraisers. The team hosted a 50s dinner and movie July 23 at the Collier Center, an event aimed at earning funds for the season. The girls dressed in 50s attire to serve…
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Davis invited to Kentuckiana
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s up-and-comer Peyton Davis will attend an elite basketball camp July 30 in Louisville. Kentuckiana Hoops brings an in-depth spotlight to men’s high school basketball in Kentucky and Indiana. College coaches and recruiting scouts will attend to watch top talent from the East Coast. Davis received an invite…
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MCHS to host youth cheer camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Cheerleaders will host a camp Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for grades K-8. The cost for the camp is $20. Participants will receive free entry to the first high school football game Aug. 19 and cheer alongside the MCHS cheer team.
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Free 2-mile dash Aug. 5
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Walk, run, roll or stroll through downtown Inez in the Martin County 2-Mile Summer Dash. The Martin County Extension Office is partnering with Linda’s Gymsters and the Martin County Public Library to host the free 2-mile dash at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. The CDC’s HOP (High Obesity Population) grant…
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Hundreds without running water as leaks deplete water treatment plant
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Hundreds of residents were without running water Saturday after Martin County Water District shut off the supply to two areas miles apart. But those residents’ water woes did not just start Saturday — and they were not the only ones. Alliance Water Resources turned off water Saturday to…
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Alcoholic beverage sales option on table for Inez
Alliance manager asks city to partner in ‘master plan’ BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The alcoholic beverage sales option for the City of Inez is still on the table. Commissioner Richie Wells announced in an Inez City Commission meeting Thursday that he plans to circulate the petition to get the question on the ballot…
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Health department reopens needle exchange program
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Health Department is moving the needle, literally. To slow the spread of disease and risk to the public emanating from used syringes among community members who inject substances, the health department is restarting the Needle Exchange program Monday. Residents can trade their used needles for clean needles every Monday…
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Police officer help wanted
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk is looking to hire certified officers. The sheriff announced Friday that he is accepting resumes in person in his office at 42 East Main Street, Inez. With a new law in place that takes effect Aug. 1 requiring all K-12 schools to have a…
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