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Valedictorian Ashdon Kerr inspires classmates
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School’s class of 2024 heard a moving speech from valedictorian Ashdon Kerr at the commencement ceremony May 24 in the school gymnasium. Kerr opened her address by remembering the late school principal, Brian Charles, acknowledging the impact he had on the students despite his short
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Martin County salutatorian Lena Hale champions power of positivity
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County High School salutatorian Lena Hale delivered an inspiring speech at the commencement ceremony for the graduating class of 2024 Friday in the school gymnasium. With a witty opening, she acknowledged the brief attention spans of her peers, likening them to the length of a TikTok video.
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Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal
The proud halls of Martin County High School bore witness to the achievements of its graduating class last week. On May 24, students adorned in caps and gowns crossed the stage with diplomas in hand, marking the end of their high school journey and the beginning of the next chapter of their lives. As these
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Lady Cards Camp of Champions starts May 29
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County High School Lady Cardinals basketball team will host their annual Camp of Champions next week on May 29, 30 & 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Hall of Fame Coach Robin Harmon Newsome and her staff will lead the event with current and former Lady
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Boil water advisory issued in Martin County
INEZ — The Martin County Water District issued a boil water advisory Thursday due to a pump failure. The advisory affects around 100 customers in the areas from 1720 Big Elk Road to 5113 Big Elk Road and from 1019 Poplar Fork to 4519 Poplar Fork. Due to the potential for bacteriological contamination of the
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Developer moves forward on second solar plant in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Solar developer Savion Energy is moving forward with a proposed second merchant solar electric generating facility in Martin County. Lynn Bark Energy Center LLC advertised a public notice saying that by May 31 it would be filing an application with the Kentucky State Board on Electric Generation and
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Martin County Primary Election 2024 results
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — As most people predicted, Republican Donald Trump carried the Martin County vote for President of the United States, receiving 790 votes. President Joe Biden carried his party’s vote in Martin County with 45 votes. Republican Harold “Hal” Rogers easily carried Martin County’s vote for U.S. Representative in Congress
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Samuel McCoy, 74, of Flatgap, was arrested Tuesday on Milo Road in Tomahawk for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of substance. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd was dispatched to South Milo for a vehicle in a ditch. The deputy said he found
