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Harvest Fest to bring carnival, live music, vendors and more to Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Downtown Inez will come alive Sept. 18 and 19 as the Harvest Fest marks its 30th anniversary with carnival rides, live music, contests, food, games, a parade, wrestling, bluegrass and a free concert by “The Voice” winner Jake Hoot. And the celebration will begin well before festival weekend.…
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Matt Linville finds his place at WVU Tech
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BECKLEY, W.Va. — Three years after signing to play college basketball, former Martin County Cardinal Matt Linville has learned that succeeding at the next level requires more than talent. It takes patience, persistence and a willingness to find a new role. Linville signed with West Virginia University Institute of Technology…
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Young Cards shut out Harlan County 44-0
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Youth Football fifth- and sixth-grade Cardinals have opened their preseason in dominant fashion. The squad went undefeated through a Grid-A-Rama before a shutout over Harlan County in the Blue and Orange Bowl. Martin County traveled to Estill County on Aug. 8 for the Grid-A-Rama and…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 11 in Martin District Court: Michael D. Dalton (arraignment) – Terroristic threatening, third degree; disorderly conduct, second degree: Pleaded not guilty; pretrial conference 8/25/26 at 9:30 a.m. Homer Gary Evans (arraignment) – Criminal trespassing, third degree; theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others:…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported seven civil suits filed in her office through Aug. 13. Meanwhile, Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported four deeds recorded in her office through Aug. 13. Civil suits Tonya Todd vs. Charlie Fletcher. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Norma Birchfield. Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Travis Welch. Deborah…
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Conley Horn Obituary
Conley Horn 1954—2026 Conley Horn, age 71, of Inez, passed away Aug. 12, 2026, at his home. Born December 8, 1954, in Martin County, he was the son of the late Riley “Tootsie” and Francis (Crum) Horn. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Joe, Riley Jr. and…
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Martin County football heads to Louisa for season-opening test
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Before long, the evening air will turn cooler, the hills will trade their deep summer green for shades of red and gold, and the lights at The Rock will glow against an autumn sky. But for now, the heat lingers and the Cards have some business to take…
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Lewis steps down after two months as Martin County girls basketball coach
School moves forward to find new coach BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Shannon Lewis has stepped down as head coach of the Martin County High School girls basketball program just over two months after being named to the position. Lewis said an opportunity closer to home prompted the move. “It is with deep…
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Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week: Mia James
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Mia James is the Kirk & Crum Law Office Player of the Week. James turned in one of Martin County’s top performances of the young season, finishing fourth individually in the 15th Region All “A” Golf Classic at StoneCrest Golf Course. Her round helped lead the Lady Cardinals…
