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Scammers exploit advancements in technology, local banker warns
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In an era where scammers constantly devise new ways to defraud the public, everyday citizens are losing their hard-earned money to increasingly sophisticated schemes such as phishing, spoofing and romance scams. At the Kiwanis Club luncheon held Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café, local banker James Ayers of
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Give Like Santa announces ‘Sleigh Cancer’ event in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Give Like Santa is set to launch its latest philanthropic endeavor, a “Sleigh Cancer” event, scheduled for June 28 from 3 p.m. until sundown between the Martin County Courthouses in Inez. The event will raise funds for cancer research and feature a variety of activities, including cancer awareness booths, live
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Fireworks, parade, festivities set for July 6 in Inez
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ – The Fourth of July festivities in Inez will commence at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the Martin County Public Library-Collier Center. The celebration promises music, food, a parade, and a grand fireworks display at dusk. Organizers are calling on businesses, school groups, local organizations and ATV enthusiasts to participate
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Inez woman dies after car rolls down driveway, traps her beneath
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A 64-year-old woman from Inez died in a tragic accident when her car rolled down her driveway, dragging her and trapping her beneath it, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said. Rebecca Griffith was already deceased when the first deputy sheriff arrived, Kirk stated. She was officially pronounced dead at
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Candace A. Moore, 39, of Stanford, was arrested Monday at Addiction Recovery Care White Oak Hill in Inez on an indictment warrant from Boyle County charging her with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and public intoxication-controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Deputy Justin Bellamy
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Starlink donation bolsters emergency connectivity in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and first responders will soon have improved connectivity thanks to a donation of a Starlink RV unit facilitated by Joshua Ball, chief operating officer of SOAR, and Dalton Stevens of Stevens Media Services. This effort addresses a critical communication gap that was brought to
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Martin County BOE approves local planning committee facilitator service
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education voted Monday to hire a local planning committee facilitator service to assist in developing a district facility plan. Superintendent Larry James explained that state law requires the district to develop a facility plan every four years. “We didn’t do one the last
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Martin County Arrest report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lawrence Tyler McCoy, 30, of Paintsville, was arrested Sunday at Zip Zone in Lovely. Deputy Justin Bellamy responded to a call about an individual who appeared to be passed out in the parking lot at Zip Zone. When officers arrived at the scene,
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Candidates set for city races with potential for write-in contender in Warfield
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Following a June 4 deadline, city commission candidates for the November general election are a step closer to getting on the ballot, setting the stage for races in both Inez and Warfield. The Inez City Commission saw four contenders file for its four openings, whereas the Warfield City Commission
