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Martin County EDA discusses economic revival
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Economic Development Authority discussed potential economic revival, financial opportunities and other topics in a meeting Aug. 9. EDA Director Carolea Mills updated board members on the cleanup progress in a meeting Aug. 9. “We had some county employees and jail workers helping us,” Mills said.…
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Gas company agrees to repair damage in Inez
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Inez City Commissioners received good news in a meeting Thursday. Mayor Ed Daniels announced that Columbia Gas had agreed to repair damage to the sidewalk on Main Street and the roadway on Wickerfield. Daniels said a Columbia Gas representative advised him recently that the company had found a…
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Behind the helmet: The Cline brothers—Jack and Jono
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Cline Brothers are sparking excitement this year as the 2023-24 football season takes shape. Jack Cline (#14), a junior in the running back position for Martin County, has landed back on the field after taking a break from the game last season. His return adds speed and…
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Martin County Court Docket
INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Aug. 8 and 9 in Martin District Court: Ersel Crum Jr. (pretrial conference) — 1. Menacing; 2. Resisting arrest; 3. Criminal trespass, first degree: 1. Dismissed; 2-3. Pleaded guilty, 180 days to serve, probation of two years on condition he completes inpatient treatment at OVP. Remain…
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Martin County civil suits and deeds
Civil Suits INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office: Charles Davis vs. Brandon Joe Wells et al. Charles Davis vs. Gary Keaton et al. Charles Davis vs. Donna Sue Mollette et al. Charles Davis vs. Nickey Ray Collins et al. Charles Davis vs. Alma Endicott Unknown…
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Martin County opens property tax roll for public inspection
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County residents looking to appeal their real property assessment have a two-week window that started Monday to request a conference with officials from the Martin County Property Valuation Administrator’s (PVA) office. Bobby Hale Jr., the Property Valuation Administrator, has officially announced that the county’s real property tax roll will…
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Martin County opens soccer season with win over Pikeville
INEZ — Martin County High School girls soccer opened the season with a 5-1 win over Pikeville at home. Martin County looked sharp from the kickoff, moving the ball well and getting some early shots on goal. Forward Laura Hale found the net around the 5-minute mark to take the lead 1-0. Freshman Faith Caldwell…
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Man arrested after standoff in Inez
BY RACHEL DOVE MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A standoff involving law enforcement ended in Inez after an officer used a Taser on the subject. The suspect, Taylor Wallis, a 55-year-old Inez resident, faces several charges. The events transpired Tuesday evening at Wallis’s home on Spruce Pine Road when the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received reports…
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McCoy brings water district construction issues to light in Martin County: Leaky clarifier, failed pumps, low reservoir, no storage tank cleaning
Budget, management contract, record low water loss in June BY LISA STAYTON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Water Board member Nina McCoy questioned a series of water district issues in a board meeting July 25. Her questions brought to light current issues and potential future trouble, including leaking clarifiers, failed pumps, a low reservoir…
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Hundreds flock to Inez for Appalachian Artist Festival debut
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The valley reverberated with music and color Friday as the first-ever Appalachian Artist Festival unfolded in Inez, drawing hundreds to the town. Pioneered by Inez City Commissioner Jennifer Wells, the festival came to life with the backing of Mayor Ed Daniels and the Inez City Commission. “The first…
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