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Spirit Shop brings fashion and new energy to downtown Inez
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A stylish new era began in downtown Inez on Saturday as Spirit Shop celebrated its grand opening, blending modern fashion with deep roots in the town’s retail past. Owner Daniel Cline, driven by fond memories of local favorite shops, launched the boutique to rekindle the vibrant shopping culture
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Fletcher’s Roadside Grill is coming to Inez
INEZ — Ginger Fletcher is about to realize her dream of becoming a small-business owner. Supported by her husband Ronnie, her daughters Skyler and Kayla, and son-in-law Zak Kirk, she has broken ground to start this adventure. Weather permitting, excavation on the footer for Fletcher’s Roadside Grill will begin Jan. 15 in Inez. “Our family
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Small business, big dreams: Messers’ Exterior Washing aids brothers in pursuit of pro bass dream
BY CHRISTY WELLS MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dreams of becoming professional bass anglers for brothers Lafe and Matt Messer of Warfield have found support from their latest venture, Messers’ Exterior Washing. The fresh startup in Martin County and the neighboring region offers a suite of services from house and roof washing to gutter cleaning and
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Warfield IGA is a community-centered establishment
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The supermarket in Warfield, which has undergone various changes in name and ownership, has remained a steadfast institution for the past seven decades. Known today as Warfield IGA, this locally-owned grocery store has been providing the community with a wide selection of fresh, high-quality foods at affordable prices.
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Rite Value Pharmacy offers personalized prescription service and pharmacy care
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Rite Value Pharmacy in Inez is an independent pharmacy owned and operated by people in your hometown. Owner Clayton Wells believes the difference lies in providing the best personalized prescription service and pharmacy care. An Inez native, Wells initially opened a pharmacy in Louisa in 2003. After seeing its
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Evans Hardware celebrates 30 years
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Evans Hardware, a trusted establishment located at 631 East Main Street in Inez, proudly commemorates three decades of providing essential services to the community. Since its acquisition by owner Donnie Evans from his brother, Jerry, in 1993, the store has become a cornerstone of the area. Donnie Evans
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‘Every day is a fashion show’ at Main Emporium
Inez boutique offers sports and fashion apparel BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Main Emporium opened its doors in Inez in January 2019 with the motto, “Every day is a fashion show and the world is your runway.” Owned by the son-and-mother team Daniel Cline and Rita Horn Stacy, Main Emporium evolved from Bluegrass Creative Designs
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T&W Thrift Store offers unbeatable prices and quality products
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — T&W Thrift Store owner Tracie Maynard says she has always had a passion for yard sales and thrift stores. She loves finding anything old and giving it new life. Maynard took her passion to a professional level April 1, 2019, opening T&W Thrift Store at 2276 Blacklog Road
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Dairy Drive-In a local favorite since 1950s
BY DIANE SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Dairy Drive-In has been a local favorite since the 1950s and is famous for its hot dogs and milkshakes. Established in 1958 by Portsmouth, Ohio, couples John and Della Sherman and Gene and Jean Potter, the popular drive-in at 210 E. Main Street in Inez is the oldest operating
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Appalachian Blooms flower farm coming to Lovely
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Lovely residents JC and Danielle Kirk have big plans for the farm they are building, aiming to make it a welcoming place for locals and tourists. Appalachian Blooms Flower Farm will be a roughly one-acre community gathering place and agricultural center. “I want to create a space where
