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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…
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White Oak Hill ladies share Christmas cards at nursing home
INEZ — The ladies at White Oak Hill (Addiction Recovery Care) in Inez brought the Christmas spirit to life. They created handmade cards and shared them with residents at the local nursing home. White Oak Hill and Thrive Community Coalition staff supported and guided the project.
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Marcum’s fourth-quarter takeover lifts Lady Cards past Letcher
BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Makenna Marcum delivered a takeover fourth quarter Dec. 17. The eighth grader scored 16 of her season-high 32 points in the final stanza as Martin County (4-3) fended off Letcher County Central (5-4) for a 65-57 win. Marcum hit two clutch 3-pointers in the final period and was automatic…
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Police find deceased dogs tied up behind house
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — By the time deputies arrived Dec. 16 at a home on Thickety Fork Road, the report was already grim: dogs tied behind the house, no longer alive, left unseen and unreported for days, possibly weeks. Law enforcement arrested Phillip D. Butcher, 73, of Inez, on a charge of…
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Cardinals bounce back with win over Harlan
Keathley, Marcum, Dials record double-doubles BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Braxton Keathley continued his strong start to the season with a pair of double-doubles as Martin County split a pair of games last week. The Cards fell 79-75 to Huntington Prep (WV) on Dec. 10 before rebounding with a 92-72 win over Harlan on…
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Lady Cards win two in a row
Maynard with two double-doubles BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Lady Cards (3-1) picked up two wins in four days, toppling Betsy Layne (2-3) 57-49 on Dec. 9 at home before edging Harlan (1-5) 53-51 on Dec. 13 at the Lisa Collins Classic at South Laurel High School. Martin County vs Betsy Layne –…
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Kirk & Crum Law Firm Players of the Week: Makenna and Brayden
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s Makenna Marcum and Brayden Marcum are the Kirk and Crum Law Firm Players of the Week. M. Marcum powered the Lady Cards to a pair of wins over Betsy Layne and Harlan. She earned Player of the Game in the 53-51 win over Harlan…
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‘Elf Jr.’ delivers holiday cheer and small-town magic at Martin County High
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School auditorium was brimming with Christmas spirit Thursday night as the district’s Drama Troupe opened “Elf Jr. the Musical.” The production earned audience smiles so bright that it was clear: “Smiling’s their favorite.” The musical, based on the New Line Cinema classic starring Will…
