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Eden wins C2 championship
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ —Eden took the C2 title with a 26-2 win over Warfield on Jan. 14 at EES. Willie Porter and Christian Davis scored eight points apiece to lead the Wildcats. Brian Burke and Kolton Maynard each scored four, and Kash Jude added two. Jaxton Moore scored two points for Warfield.
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Region 6 middle school, youth wrestling tournaments Jan. 24–25 at Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County High School will host two consecutive days of regional wrestling competition later this month as the Kentucky Freestyle Wrestling Club brings both its middle school and youth Region 6 tournaments to Inez, with state tournament berths on the line for top finishers. The events will take place at
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: MCHS Wrestling
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School Wrestling is the Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. The Cardinals captured the 2026 Agie Skeens Memorial Tournament championship in Grundy, Virginia. The program earned its first team title at the event, led by six individual champions, four runners-up, and multiple
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‘New Year, New You’
BY DOROTHY DILLON As the new year begins, the Martin County Health Department encourages residents to embrace a “New Year, New You” approach by focusing on their health and well-being in 2026. A variety of services are available, including immunizations, health screenings, diabetes support, women’s health services, tobacco cessation, family support through the HANDS home
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Gas pump crash triggers meth bust by Sheriff Kirk
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — What could have been a dangerous collision at an Inez gas station instead became a methamphetamine bust with Martin County Sheriff John Kirk putting four people behind bars Dec. 30 on felony drug charges. A vehicle crashed into the concrete barrier protecting the gas pumps at Horn’s BP
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A Christmas promise: Sexton proposes to Maynard in downtown Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Under the glow of twinkling lights and the quiet magic of the season, Heath Sexton asked Florence Maynard a question meant for a lifetime at the “Christmas Tree Farm” in downtown Inez, Dec. 23. Surrounded by evergreens and holiday warmth, Maynard, a senior at Martin County High School, answered simply
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Johnson wins Golden Memorial Church Christmas quilt
Norene Johnson is the winner of the Golden Memorial Church Christmas quilt giveaway. Johnson’s daughter picked up the handmade quilt on her behalf. “Thanks to all who entered, and Merry Christmas from all of us at Golden Memorial Church,” church representatives said.
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Santa checks nice list at Martin County Health Care Facility
INEZ — Santa Claus made a special holiday stop at Martin County Health Care Facility, spreading smiles and Christmas cheer as residents eagerly shared their wishes and checked to see who had made the nice list this year.
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From shy steps to spotlight: Christmas showcase celebrates dance
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Twinkle lights and tiny dance shoes took center stage Saturday in Inez as The Inez Dance Academy brought its annual Christmas Showcase to the Collier Center. The 2025 performance was equal parts tradition and celebration — a chance for young dancers to trade classroom mirrors for a real
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Appalachia Reach Out brings deeper message to addiction recovery center in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — An exchange of gift cards carries a deeper message of hope and encouragement for residents at Addiction Recovery Care’s White Oak Hill in Inez. Once again this year, Appalachia Reach Out (ARO) stepped up to see, support and value these neighbors. Earlier this month, ARO Executive Director Dwayne
