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Treed by ‘coons, man nabbed after wreck
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man went to jail early Sunday morning after authorities found him perched in a tree 30 feet above the ground. The man claimed he had fled from raccoons, police said. Deputy Steven Putman of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to Delong Fannin Road around…
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Danny Hinkle hired at Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Danny Hinkle, a 2007 alum and decorated football player, has been hired as the new offensive and defensive line coach at Martin County High School, the school announced. Hinkle returns to “The Rock” with an impressive resume spanning his high school and collegiate careers. “One of the best…
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Summer basketball begins for Martin County
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Jason James has a full schedule for the Martin County High School boys basketball team this summer. The 15th Region All ‘A’ champions are looking to reload after losing six seniors, including three starters, to graduation. “We lost some guys, but we still have a lot…
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Kennadi’s spirit shines bright at renamed basketball camp
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — More than 70 campers gathered at Martin County High School on May 29 for Ken’s Camp of Champions, a basketball event newly renamed to honor the late Kennadi Mollett. The camp, a cherished tradition, now serves as a vibrant tribute to a young woman whose spirit continues to…
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Futures ball handling class to begin in Inez
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Young basketball players in Martin County have an opportunity to hone their skills this summer with ball handling classes led by former collegiate and high school standout Robin Newsome along with Cardinals alumni and special guests. The “Futures” summer sessions will take place on Tuesdays at Inez Elementary.…
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Summer begins for Lady Cards
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Head coach Robin Newsome has camps and games lined up for the Martin County High School girls basketball team in June. “We lost one senior this year [Candace Spaulding]. She provided so much for our team, especially defensively. But we return some key players and I expect a…
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Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week: Morgan Childers
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Morgan Childers is the Tommy’s Auto Sales Player of the Week. Childers is a member of the Phillies in the Martin County Cal Ripken League. In the tournament last week against the Reds, his teammate Jonah Mills had found his way to third base with a tie score.…
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Bridge named for Mug Hardin, who built it for the children
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A crowd gathered Sunday in downtown Inez to celebrate the renaming of the covered pedestrian bridge over Coldwater Creek in honor of its builder, William “Mug” Hardin. In a humble, grateful speech, Hardin recounted how the bridge came to be more than 60 years ago during a time…
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From ‘Jingle Bells’ to survivor bells: Sleigh Cancer hits Inez this Friday
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Santa and Mrs. Claus are coming to town Friday — and they’re bringing cookies, cornhole and a colonoscopy screening kit. Matthew and Angela Ising, known as Santa and Mrs. Claus, will host the second annual Sleigh Cancer Awareness Festival at Courthouse Square in Inez. The festival starts at…
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Martin County Retired Teachers honor colleagues in memorial ceremony
INEZ — The Martin County Retired Teachers Association gathered May 23 to honor the memory of four educators who passed away during the past year. Held at the Collier Center in Inez, the memorial ceremony paid tribute to Donna Sue Cassady, Darlene Dalton, Wilburn Goble and Linda Mollette — all remembered for their years of…
