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Tomahawk man arrested after suspected crystal meth found in camper at trailer park
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A 44-year-old Tomahawk man was arrested after authorities discovered suspected crystal methamphetamine and multiple bags of marijuana inside a camper at Fields Trailer Court. Paul Mullins faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of marijuana, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Department. “I…
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Pastor Jack Ward’s 25th anniversary celebration set for Sunday
Pastor Jack Ward will celebrate 33 years of service at the church and his 25th anniversary as pastor of Tomahawk Missionary Baptist on Sunday, March 23 at 11 a.m. He invites everyone to come out and celebrate this milestone with him.
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Man arrested for rape after 12-year-old girl’s miscarriage
Juvenile’s mother faces charges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN TOMAHAWK — A 35-year-old man from Tomahawk was arrested Monday on charges of first-degree rape following his 12-year-old “girlfriend’s” miscarriage, authorities said. His arrest came just a day after the girl’s mother was taken into custody on a charge of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor-sex…
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering drops lineup, keeps it cheap and cheerful
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering is back—and bigger than ever. The annual two-day celebration of Appalachian roots music lands in Tomahawk on July 25 and 26, promising an expanded artist lineup and ticket prices that won’t break the bank. Organizers are keeping things refreshingly accessible, offering three pricing tiers:…
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Martin County’s ‘Magic School Bus’ brings preschool to communities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — There is a new kind of mobile classroom cruising through the Martin County School District. It is not your typical yellow school bus. This is the Martin County Early Learning Bus, a mobile preschool that is bringing education to the doorstep of children aged 3-5 years who are…
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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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Eden kicks off year with PAWsitive Pep Rally
Eden Elementary kicked off the new school year with our first PAWSitive Pep Rally for August to celebrate our amazing star students and staff by recognizing their PAWSitive efforts that make our school shine! Everyone had a blast diving into the money machine for a chance to win free snacks, free tokens for the book…
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Eden celebrates Grandparents Day
TOMAHAWK — Eden Elementary celebrated Grandparents’ Day in style from Wednesday to Friday with a fun-filled movie/game night extravaganza. Each grade level had the chance to show their love, playing bingo, enjoying inflatable sports games, and savoring popcorn and snacks. Each and every student truly enjoyed this special fun time. “A huge thank you to…
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Martin County Early Learning Bus screening dates announced
The Martin County Early Learning Bus is bringing vision, hearing and speech screenings to the Library/Collier Center and Dempsey Housing Complex. Screenings are set for Aug. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Library/Collier Center in Inez. On Aug. 30, screenings take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dempsey Housing Complex…
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Stidham Old Time Music Gathering brings three days of music to Tomahawk
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT TOMAHAWK — The Stidham Old Time Music Gathering brought together dozens of traditional folk musicians and enthusiasts from around the region for a three-day event filled with music, workshops and impromptu jam sessions in Tomahawk. Held at James E. Webb Musical Repair & Sales from Friday to Sunday, the gathering celebrated the…