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New Food Pantry aims to address food insecurity with blessings and produce
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TURKEY CREEK — Amid the echoing reminders of a global pandemic, a local church has risen to provide for the needs of its community. The Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene is set to inaugurate its new food pantry, named “His Place Pantry,” Sept. 16 to serve the residents of…
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Martin County Tourism seeks public input on naming new trail system
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Residents can participate in naming the new First Frontier Appalachian Trails system in Martin County. In a Martin County Tourism meeting Monday, board member Jarrod Slone proposed advertising a public campaign inviting name suggestions. Community members can send their ideas to the tourism board via Facebook Messenger until…
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Inez businesswoman to lead as Harvest Festival Parade grand marshal
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In honor of her lasting dedication to the county’s youth, Inez business owner Jackie (Moore) Parsons has been chosen as the 2023 grand marshal for the Martin County Harvest Festival Parade, scheduled for Sept. 16. Parsons, the owner and operator of Jackie’s Gymnastics, boasts an impressive 41-year record…
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Martin County Arrest Report
INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests: Lonnie Robinson, 43, of Tomahawk, was arrested Monday on East Main Street in Inez on a bench warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest. Larry Johnson, 73, of Inez, was arrested Monday on East Main Street in Inez on a bench warrant…
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Martin County School District reports steady student enrollment
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County School District’s student enrollment for the 2023-2024 academic year remains consistent with figures from the previous year, according to recent data shared by Superintendent Larry James. In an Aug. 14 meeting, James presented an informational sheet to the Board of Education detailing the enrollment statistics for…
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Martin County Court Dockets
District Court INEZ —Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 14 and 15 in Martin District Court: Ryan Robert Arlinghaus (recall failure to appear) — Speeding 25 mph over limit: Six-month diversion, DCPT 2/13/24. Curtis Ray Bowen (arraignment) — Possession of marijuana: Pleaded guilty, $100 fine, court cost, show cause 2/13/24. Eric Tyrone…
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Martin County civil suits, deeds, marriages
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Joe Kevin Damron vs. Sharon Damron. Brenda Marcum vs. Donald Marcum. Discover Bank vs. Anthony C. Preece. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Laraya Dingess. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Kristin Harmon. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Gloria…
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Martin County star guard Allen receives dual college offers
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — The hardwood floors of Martin County High School are echoing with pride as star guard Alyssa Allen becomes the talk of the town in college basketball circles. This prodigious talent for the Lady Cardinals is proving that her basketball prowess is not just local chatter, with two more colleges vying…
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Hope for Riverside Apartments residents
Perhaps now more than ever, it is a truism that home is where the heart is. For the residents of Riverside Apartments, their homes have recently been entangled in a web of administrative and utility-related complexities that have threatened to destabilize their lives. The Martin County’s Fiscal Court’s initiative to offer zero-interest loans for residents…
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Old-time tent revival on tap for Thursday, Friday and Saturday
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Matthew 10, Chapter 8 says, “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” That is the word that The Well of Maryville, Tennessee, is bringing to Inez for three nights—Thursday, Friday and Saturday—as part of its Hope for…
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