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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: James McCoy, 52, of Pilgrim, was arrested Thursday on State Route 40 in Inez for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, no registration plates, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, possession of a controlled substance, first degree…
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Martin County court docket for Jan. 9
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Jan. 9 in Martin District Court: Jordan Allen (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over (school zone); license to be in possession: Order. Lisa Baisden (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Preliminary hearing 1/23/24 at 11 a.m. Xenia Bowen (arraignment)…
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Martin County deeds and marriages
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriages recorded in her office: Deeds Christopher Mollette, Teresa Dutton, John Dutton, Charolett Pinson, Tammie Smith (first party) to James Derrick Stepp, Melissa Dawn Stepp (second party). James R. Mineer Sr. (first party) to Clara Mineer (second party). Robert Milton Cline Sr. (first…
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Solar job fair Feb. 6
PILGRIM — Martin County Solar Project is set to conduct a job fair Feb. 6 in Inez. According to an announcement on MCSP’s website, the job fair will take place at the Collier Center between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. This will be the company’s second job fair in Martin County. Its…
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Fletcher’s Roadside Grill is coming to Inez
INEZ — Ginger Fletcher is about to realize her dream of becoming a small-business owner. Supported by her husband Ronnie, her daughters Skyler and Kayla, and son-in-law Zak Kirk, she has broken ground to start this adventure. Weather permitting, excavation on the footer for Fletcher’s Roadside Grill will begin Jan. 15 in Inez. “Our family…
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Martin County introduces early learning bus for preschoolers
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A novel educational initiative kicked off in Martin County with the introduction of an early learning bus aimed at fostering the growth of preschool-aged children. Launched during Storytime at the Collier Center, the bus is set to begin its regular schedule next week. Under the guidance of Martin…
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Jude gets five-year sentence
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County man will serve five years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of sodomy of a child under the age of 12. Martin Circuit Judge John Kevin Holbrook announced the sentence Thursday of 27-year-old Dustin Jude of Inez. The sentencing comes more than three…
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BOE sets new meeting time, appoints new chairperson
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education will start meeting at a new time each month. The BOE voted Monday to establish the new regular meeting time as 5 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. The BOE also appointed District 1 BOE Member Mickey McCoy…
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Martin County Arrest Report
Martin County Arrest Report INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: John Griffith, 23, of Williamson, West Virginia, was arrested early Tuesday morning on Riverfront Road in Lovely for third-degree criminal trespassing and a bench warrant for court. Sheriff Kirk arrested Griffith on property where “no trespassing” signs were posted.…
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Inez Elementary hosts Leadership Rally
INEZ — Inez Elementary School hosted a Leadership Rally on Friday recognizing December iReady VIPs, Class Attendance Winner (Mrs. Wilson’s class), Leaders of the Month, Staff of the Month (Andrea Wilson), Team Games and Club Day. Students have worked hard to move on different levels on the iReady leaderboard, and IES is so proud of…