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Inez overcomes cold to celebrate Christmas in the Mountains
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Cold temperatures did not stop hundreds of Christmas in the Mountains revelers from convening in downtown Inez for the weeklong celebration from Dec. 1 to 7. Students from area schools braved the cold to enjoy exclusive carnival privileges throughout the week. “A Walk to Bethlehem,” an outdoor theatrical…
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Kermit kicks off Christmas with parade, tree-lighting, Santa
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT KERMIT, W.Va. — Dozens of residents gathered Dec. 4 for the Town of Kermit’s annual Christmas Parade and Tree-lighting ceremony. This year’s tree-lighting honor went to 87-year-old Kermit resident Gail Ruble, who lit up the Christmas tree at Kermit Park. “She enjoyed that,” Mayor Charles Sparks said. “We had a good crowd…
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Christmas in the Mountains unveils detailed schedule
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The holiday season is upon us and the Christmas in the Mountains organizers have unveiled a schedule of live performances, attractions and events to bring the community together in celebration in Inez. The festivities begin this Sunday, Dec. 1, with the Merry Little Christmas Party at the Collier…
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Harvest Fest 2023: All you need to know
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A record-breaking number of non-food vendors will showcase their offerings at this year’s Harvest Fest. Melissa Phelps, Kiwanis Club president, revealed during the Thursday meeting at Shufflin Café that 40 non-food vendors are participating. “This is the most we’ve ever had,” Phelps remarked. The Kiwanians dedicated their meeting…