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Martin County anticipates surge in visitors for Harvest Fest with enhanced emergency plans
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Emergency Management and 911 are preparing for an anticipated surge in visitors at the upcoming Harvest Fest, where country music artist and American Idol winner Noah Thompson is set to perform Sept. 14. EM director Clyde Adams and 911 director Nick Endicott shared their enhanced emergency…
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Sheriff’s office gets new ballistic vests
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In law enforcement, no matter how well-trained, officers can sometimes find themselves in dangerous situations. With that in mind, Martin County Emergency Management Director Kayla May secured a grant to pay for 10 level III ballistic vests that the Martin County Sheriff’s Office received last week. The grant…