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Fugitive on the run: Wanted man flees as accomplices land in jail
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — An anonymous tip led officers from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office to a home in Lovely, where a wanted fugitive’s attempted capture turned into a tense confrontation Feb. 5. While three individuals were arrested for aiding the suspect, the fugitive himself managed to escape, leading officers on a…
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Woman arrested for electricity theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A woman was arrested Thursday after authorities say she illegally reconnected her home to the power grid. Mary Ayers, 46, of Lovely, was on Bluejay Lane on charges of theft of services and resisting arrest, Martin County Sheriff John Kirk said. According to the sheriff, Ayers had illegally…
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From mine to mushrooms: Agroforestry seeding hope, opportunity in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — At a reclaimed mine site on North Wolf Creek Road, a new chapter in Appalachian opportunity is sprouting. With support from a USDA RBDG-funded series of free workshops, residents eager to launch or grow their ventures are learning hands-on techniques in agroforestry. The yearlong program began Friday with…
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Agroforestry workshop on tap in Lovely
LOVELY — Learn, network and contribute to sustainable farming practices at Renew Appalachia’s free agroforestry workshop Dec. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Lovely. This event is open to all, especially those interested in forest farming, mineland restoration and regenerative agriculture. The hands-on workshop offers participants the chance to plant trees, inoculate mushroom logs…
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Festival brings community together on reclaimed strip mine
BY BUGS DIXON MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Over the past weekend, the Barefoot Festival transformed a reclaimed strip mine off North Wolf Creek in Lovely into a lively celebration of music, horses and mountain culture. Organized by Renew Appalachia, the event drew attendees from across the region, many of whom camped on the mountaintop to…
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Barefoot Festival to debut in Lovely
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Get ready for the Barefoot Festival to debut in Martin County on Nov. 1 and 2, bringing music, community and culture together on a reclaimed strip mine on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely. The two-day event promises to be like nothing you have experienced. With live performances…
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Passenger busted with meth in shoe claims driver set him up
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A Pilgrim man found himself in cuffs late Saturday night after being stopped at a traffic checkpoint near Kermit Bridge in Lovely. According to police, Deputy Justin Bellamy arrested Frankie L. Maynard, 48, for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia around 11…
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Warfield man arrested for allegedly choking ex-girlfriend
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A domestic disturbance on Riverfront Road Saturday night left a man in handcuffs after authorities say he allegedly choked and assaulted his ex-girlfriend. Martin County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Jimmy Dale Maynard, 45, of Warfield, on charges of fourth-degree assault (domestic violence), second-degree strangulation and terroristic threatening. Deputy Justin…
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West Virginia man arrested after foiled garage theft
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — Police arrested a West Virginia man Friday morning on North Wolf Creek Road in Lovely thwarting his attempted garage burglary. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Tyler Hayes, 32, of Fort Gay, West Virginia, on a charge of theft by unlawful taking or disposition valued between $1,000 and…
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Domestic dispute lands Martin County man in jail for strangulation and assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOVELY — A domestic dispute turned violent on Riverfront Road late Sunday night, leaving a Martin County man behind bars on charges of first-degree strangulation and assault. Deputies responded to the scene at around 10 p.m. to break up a domestic dispute. They found Amos R. Evans, 49, of Lovely,…
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