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Mayor advocates for vendor fees at Appalachian Artist Festival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — During a special meeting of the City Commission, Mayor Ed Daniels expressed his belief that the upcoming Appalachian Artist Festival should charge vendor space fees to offset costs. The Feb. 12 meeting, which saw the absence of Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival’s organizer, became a platform for discussing…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Jason Goble, 40, of Paintsville, was arrested Sunday on a bench warrant for court. Amy M. Bowen, 52, of Warfield, was arrested Thursday at Riverside for public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Sheriff Kirk was dispatched on a complaint that a…
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First-ever beer sales in Inez start Feb. 21 at Zip Zone Express
BY ROGER SMITH/MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Prohibition ends Wednesday in Inez. The City issued its first-ever packaged beer license to Zip Zone Express, and the beer truck is set to deliver to the convenience store around 7 a.m. Inez had remained dry since Prohibition—a ban on the sale and import of alcoholic beverages that lasted from…
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Two Martin County men indicted on drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook issued indictments Thursday against two individuals for their involvement in methamphetamine possession and related offenses. Gabriel J. Cooper, a 29-year-old resident of Warfield, is facing a four-count indictment charging him with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, fleeing or evading police on…
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Mollett signs with University of Pikeville Cheerleader program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kennadi Mollett, a standout athlete at Martin County High School, officially signed with Coach Jeannie Stone and the University of Pikeville Cheerleader program in a ceremony Thursday in the MCHS Auditorium. A dual-sport athlete, Mollett has excelled as a varsity cheerleader for two years and a basketball player for four…
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Residents blessed with gifts, singing and devotionals
Martin County Health Care Facility residents received blessings Friday. Debe Polich of Haven of Rest and Casey Carver of Inez First Baptist Church joined forces to bring gift bags, singing and devotionals to the facility on Turkey Creek Road.
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Inez Elementary announces January Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the January Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Braxton Noble, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Jaxson May, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Asia Moore, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Woodley Mullins, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Alanna Maynard, Second Grade, Mrs. Della…
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MCHS Band of Pride seniors recognized
INEZ — Martin County High School Band of Pride seniors were recognized before the Cardinals vs. Knott County game Thursday as part of “Senior Night.” Senior band members are Beth Smith, Victoria Lackey and Anna Ward.
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Residents raise alarm over semi-trailer truck traffic to Martin County Solar Project
“They’re going to kill somebody if we don’t get something done.” –Adam Lowe BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The ongoing construction of the Martin County Solar Project on South Wolf Creek Road is raising safety concerns among local residents due to the increased semi-trailer truck traffic on rural roads. Particularly, the residents along…
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Price announces school board candidacy
INEZ — Kathleen Price officially announced her candidacy for reelection to the District 5 seat on the Martin County Board of Education. Price submitted her candidacy paperwork Monday in the Martin County Clerk’s Office. After initially being appointed to the BOE in 2003 to fill the vacant seat of Carol Chaffin, Price has successfully run…
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