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Kirk family purchases Mingo County drag strip
Dubbed 304 Motorsports Park, racing family has big plans for facility BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LENORE, W.Va. — The transfer of the ownership of the Twin Branch Drag Strip property from the Mingo County Redevelopment Authority (MCRA) to a longtime drag racer and businessman Doug Kirk and a couple of close family members is…
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Did the U.S. really go to the moon?
For many years there have been many conspiracy theorists who claim that the United States did not really land on the moon or have the first astronauts to set foot on the lunar surface. If you believe that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first astronauts to land on the moon on July 20,…
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Changes I think we need in America
After watching the recent debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, it was obvious we need to have our presidential candidates complete a cognitive test. Cognitive tests are short, quick tests to check how well your brain is functioning. These test results should be made public to the voters so they can be informed and…
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Appalachian phrases and words that you may still use
People who live in the heart of the Appalachia region, which spreads across the mountains of West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, southwestern Virginia, and into parts of North Carolina, South Carolina, and eastern Tennessee, can easily be identified by their dialect. It still amazes me that when we travel away from the area, people can guess…
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Matewan man turns himself in after murder in Huntington
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — A young Mingo County man is in jail following a shooting that left one person dead Friday night in Huntington. Deonte Joplin, 25, of Matewan, turned himself in to the West Virginia State Police Williamson detachment Saturday afternoon. Huntington Police detectives had obtained an arrest warrant for…
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Trying to stay cool during the hot days of summer
It looks like the temperatures have gotten very hot the last few days as we officially start summer. We have actually had some mild weather before this heat wave began. I have always liked summer, especially when I was younger and more active. But now that I have gotten older, it is tougher to take…
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Tug Valley hoops team working hard this summer
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN BELFRY — West Virginia Class A state champion Tug Valley has been staying busy with camps and scrimmages this summer. The Panthers staff is taking full advantage of the three-week summer practices now allowed in West Virginia. Tug Valley only loses one starter from last season, graduating senior Buddy Marcum,…
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Lackey, Vance named to Class A Honorable Mention All-State list
BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Tug Valley seniors Conner Lackey and Julian Vance were both named to the Class A Honorable Mention All-State baseball list by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The two helped lead the Panthers to a good season this spring. Vance and Lackey both had solid seasons this…
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Remembering West Virginia legend Jerry West
Jerry West, perhaps the most famous person and athlete ever from the state of West Virginia, passed away last week at the age of 86. A native of rural Kanawha County and hailing from Cheylan, he led East Bank High School to a state title back in 1956. West is the most decorated athlete ever…
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Remembering my dad for Father’s Day
As I pondered what topic to write my column on this week, I asked my wife Vicki for her input. She reminded me that Father’s Day was coming up. Bingo! I love being a father to three and a grandfather (Pawpaw) to five young ladies. That is one of the most important things I’ve done…
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