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Historic courthouse restoration brings pride and legacy back to life
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The restoration of the old Martin County Courthouse in Inez is bringing together local history and pride. Martin County Tourism Chair Nita Collier spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting Thursday at Masterpiece Kitchen & Café and shared how the project began and its ongoing impact. In 2021, Collier,…
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Martin County Tourism ushers in 2024 with leadership appointments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism & Recreation Commission reaffirmed its leadership team in its first meeting of 2024, held Jan. 17. Nita Collier of Inez will serve as chairperson. Alongside her, Jarrod Slone will take up the mantle as the new secretary, and Katrina Sansom will handle the treasurer’s…
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Tourism board discusses updates, ‘big news coming up’ for trail system
BY PHILL BARNETT MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Tourism Board chair Nita Collier started Monday’s meeting by adjusting the agenda. “I would like to add an executive session,” Collier said. “There are some private property owners and we need to discuss a couple of situations. I think that’s best in executive session. Can I…
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Tourism sees silver lining in courthouse fire
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Tourism Commission sees the silver lining in the cloud. The commission met Monday and got an update on work on the historic courthouse to repair damage caused by a fire that broke out April 12 in the east wing. Tourism chairperson Nita Collier said Servpro…
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