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Spotted in Inez: The photographer reframing Appalachia
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County’s Fiscal Court took a moment Thursday to recognize a local artist who is flipping the script on how Appalachia is seen. Freelance photographer Andrew Gess—known for his stunning shots of local landscapes—has had his work splashed all over town. You have probably seen his images on…
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Introducing The Dogg House: Inez’s new destination for pampered pups
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Tori O’Connor is putting Inez on the pet pampering map with her newly opened Dogg House Spa located at 5 Green Bottom Lot #1. On Friday, she celebrated her launch with friends by her side, scissors in hand, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “This is the first dog grooming…
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Debord woman arrested for allegedly billing for deceased woman’s care
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — A 77-year-old woman from Debord was arrested Monday accused of a brazen scheme of submitting fraudulent invoices for the care of a deceased woman. Martin County Sheriff’s Office deputies took Janet F. Meade into custody at her home on an indictment warrant out of Floyd County following a…
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Record crowds flock to Harvest Fest
Noah Thompson shines on Inez stage BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — This past weekend Inez came alive with a festival that will likely be talked about for years. The Martin County Harvest Festival, now in its 27th year, wrapped up Saturday night with a bang, drawing thousands to the streets for two days…
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As drought lowers Tug River, Kermit takes measures to maintain water supply
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN KERMIT, W.Va. — The Tug River, strained by ongoing drought conditions, has receded to levels that have forced the Town of Kermit to resort to emergency measures to pump water to the treatment plant. In a town meeting Sept. 9, Mayor Charles Sparks outlined plans to employ a loaner pump…
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The next big thing in Appalachian adventure: Trails open in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN DEBORD — This past Saturday, Martin County officially kicked off a new era of outdoor adventure. The inaugural trail of the First Frontier Appalachian Trails made its debut in Debord during the annual Fall Hill Crawl, drawing a crowd of outdoor enthusiasts and local officials alike. State Reps. Bobby McCool…
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Martin County school board warns of potential harm from Amendment 2, urges community to vote ‘no’
“School choice really is the school’s choice, not the parent’s choice.” –Dena James, Special Education Director BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education convened Sept. 9 with Amendment 2 on the agenda. Chairman Mickey McCoy opened the floor, stating that voters would face a decision regarding the amendment in…
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Martin County school board recognizes student achievements
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education took time in its September meeting to celebrate the achievements of several standout students. Superintendent Larry James did the honors, recognizing two golfers from Martin County High School, Kenadie Evans and Jaylee Deskins, for their stellar performance in the 15th Region All…
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House of horror: Couple arrested after children found living in filth and squalor
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — Two individuals were arrested Friday in Tomahawk for what can be described as a nightmarish case of child endangerment. Police found the Rockhouse Road home of James Long, 46, and Patricia L. Long, 43, was a horror show of squalor and neglect, where three children — aged 17,…
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