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Child’s close call reveals old hand-dug water well on Main Street
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A child searching for a turtle had a close call Friday when she stepped into a hole that led to an old hand-dug water well on Main Street in Inez. The child, 2-year-old Lainey Ray, was not injured, and the incident exposed a much larger opening beneath the…
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Bird’s Eye View: MCHS welcomes new faces, programs
BY SABREYA WILLIAMSON, MIA FIELDS AND LARISSA HALE Hello, Martin County Cardinals! The Bird’s Eye View is back and better than ever for the 2026-27 school year. We’re excited to share what’s happening at Martin County High School this year. MCHS has seen several changes since last school year. First, the Cardinals have a new…
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Johnny Staats to bring bluegrass to Harvest Fest
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Johnny Staats and the Delivery Boys will bring bluegrass to Inez as the Sept. 18 headliner for the 30th annual Martin County Harvest Festival. The band will perform at 8:30 p.m. on the stage behind the Martin County Courthouse. A Grand Ole Opry performer and longtime favorite on the West…
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Tea, treats and fancy hats
INEZ — Martin County Health Care Facility turned an ordinary afternoon into something special with its recent “Tea at Two” celebration. The house was packed for the festive gathering, where residents and guests enjoyed tea, an impressive spread of treats, colorful decorations and plenty of fancy hats. With every seat filled, the afternoon offered another…
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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…
