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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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Over 300 attend Hillbilly Breakfast
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Over 300 people came out to enjoy the Kiwanis Club’s annual Hillbilly Breakfast, according to Kiwanis president Melissa Phelps. The May 4 event at Inez Elementary School offered an all-you-can-eat buffet of gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, bologna, fried potatoes, fried apples, chocolate gravy and assorted drinks for $6.
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Martin County FCCLA Chapter celebrates journey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — At Martin County High School, the FCCLA Chapter transformed their school year into an “Ultimate Journey.” Under the guidance of their adviser, Connie Harless, students shared a snapshot of their leadership, competition and community impact with the Kiwanis Club during a luncheon Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café.
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Turning trash into treasure: Young entrepreneur crafts purses from discarded books
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Abigail Osborn, a member of the Martin County Chapter of FCCLA, turned an idea into a business making environmentally friendly purses and accessories from discarded books and clothing. “Reimagining the Classics” emerged from her Entrepreneurship Level 2 Star project, “Repurpose and Redesign,” leading to her placing 14th nationally
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All-you-can-eat for $6: Hillbilly Breakfast offers hearty helpings May 4
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Kiwanis Club of Martin County is preparing to serve up a hearty helping of local favorites at their annual Hillbilly Breakfast. For just $6, enjoy an all-you-can-eat feast of gravy, biscuits, eggs, sausage, fried bologna, fried potatoes, fried apples, chocolate gravy and assorted drinks. Kiwanis president Melissa
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Martin County FBLA students triumph at regional conference, gear up for state
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Area Technology Center FBLA students and business instructor Thomas Ray shared the chapter’s success story during a luncheon Thursday hosted by the Kiwanis Club at Masterpiece Kitchen & Cafe in Inez. The chapter leadership presented insights into the significance of FBLA and the invaluable opportunities it
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Capturing Appalachia’s soul: Andrew Gess’s photographic journey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Freelance photographer Andrew Gess has a distinct impulse to document Appalachia. On Thursday, he shared the story of his journey in photography at the Kiwanis luncheon in Inez. From the time he was 9-10 years old, Gess had the desire to shoot pictures. His first professional experience was
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Martin County FRYSCs: Bridging gaps in education and beyond
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Family Resource Youth Service Centers (FRYSC) within Martin County help students and families solve problems and overcome barriers to education. Directors from the county’s five public schools shared their multifaceted roles at the Kiwanis luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café. Kara Beth Marcum from Martin County High School, Jennifer
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Tomahawk’s musical maestro: Webb revives family legacy with community strings
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — James L. “Jimmy” Webb is a name synonymous with music in Tomahawk. Webb, who has taken over his father’s music shop, James E. Webb Musical Repair and Sales, is not just a businessman but a central figure in the local music scene. He shared insight into his history
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Mills committed to protecting children
Changes in child protection law ‘tied our hands’ BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Joyce Mills, the Department for Community Based Services supervisor in Martin County, discussed the evolving landscape of child protection in Kentucky during a Kiwanis Club luncheon Thursday at Shufflin Café in Inez. She emphasized the significant change brought about by
