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Burn ban in effect in Martin County
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT INEZ — Martin County is officially under a burn ban. Judge/Executive Lon Lafferty signed the executive order Monday citing the surge in forest fires statewide, a looming dry stretch, and growing concerns over public safety. “These conditions also add a heightened risk to our firefighters and threaten the natural resources of Martin…
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Indictments in Martin County: Drug trafficking, assault and fleeing the law lead charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — In a busy day for the criminal court system, a Martin County grand jury rolled out a fresh batch of indictments Thursday while the Circuit Court followed suit with several criminal informations—charges that skip the grand jury and come straight from the prosecutor. Thirteen people now face an…
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Two Inez locals nabbed for stolen goods
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Two Inez locals, Jeffery Pinson, 31, and Ray Collins, 48, found themselves in police custody Thursday evening on Mac Pinson Drive for allegedly receiving stolen goods valued between $500 and $1,000. According to Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, authorities were alerted to a…
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Martin County court docket
INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 26 and Aug. 27 in Martin District Court: Crystal G. Bowen (arraignment) — 1. Disorderly conduct, second degree; 2. Terroristic threatening, third degree: 1. Dismissed; 2. Pleaded guilty, 30 days, probation one year, pay court cost, show cause 2/11/25. Eric Tyrone Brown (arraignment) —…
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Martin County property transfers
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds recorded in her office Aug. 23-26: James R Mineer Sr. (first party) to Clara E Mineer (second party). Alvie Pete Meddings (first party) to Sarah Marcum (second party).
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Aug. 23-29: Randy Bowen vs. Vickie Bowen. Midland Credit Management Inc. vs. Shelia A Davis. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Michael Francis.
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Martin County Harvest Fest shakes up concert dates: Noah Thompson to perform Friday, Sept. 13
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Harvest Fest is shaking up performance dates for headliners Noah Thompson, Hillbilly Tradition and Sam L. Smith. American Idol winner Noah Thompson, originally scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, will now perform a day earlier on Friday, Sept. 13, at 9 p.m. Festival organizers say the change…
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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 12 and Aug. 13 in Martin District Court: Kelly Jude (motion to set aside failure to appear and bench warrant) — 1. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 2. License to be in possession; 3. No operator’s/mope license: 1. Pleaded not guilty;…
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Martin County property transfer and marriage records
INEZ — Martin County Clerk Susie Skyles reported the following deeds and marriage recorded in her office Aug. 8-13: Deeds Jerrell Fannin, Edna Sue Fannin (first party) to Larry Fletcher (second party). Jammie Fitch, Gloria Fitch (first party) to Jammie Fitch (second party). Wilma Faye Collier (first party) to Delores Ann Smith (second party). Donald…
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Martin County civil suits
INEZ — Martin Circuit Clerk Denise Gauze reported the following civil suits filed in her office Aug. 9-15: Barry Horn vs. Sadie Michelle Stepp. Elizabeth Wiley et al vs. Delmar Moore et al. Ballard Moore et al vs. 3M Company et al. HSBC Bank USA NA as Indenture Trustee vs. James Howard. Cash Express LLC…
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