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Warfield lowers tax rate
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield City Commission voted Thursday to lower the property tax rate for fiscal year 2022-2023. The rate drops from 9.8 cents to 9.6 cents per $100 of assessed value on real, personal and tangible property, excluding motor vehicles and watercraft. Honoring military hero The commission will honor the…
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Christmas in the Park on tap Dec. 9, 10 in Warfield
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Mark your calendar and plan to spend Dec. 9 and 10 at Christmas in the Park in Warfield. Warfield Park Community Center board members will their hearts to attendees from near and far for a Friday even and all-day Saturday event. “Come out and experience the warmth and hospitality…
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StoryWalk opens in Warfield
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT WARFIELD — The Martin County StoryWalk at the Warfield Walking Trail officially opened Oct. 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony near the boat dock. The Storywalk, which spans from Warfield Park to the boat dock in town, features display cases with pages of a book spread along the trail. Each page continues a…
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Veterans Day dinner Nov. 5
Organizers request donations BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — The Warfield Community Park will host a Veterans Day ceremony and home-cooked meal Nov. 5 to honor those who have served to protect our nation, values and freedom. Event coordinator Denise Chaffins welcomes everyone to attend the ceremony that starts at 10 a.m. Martin County JROTC…
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MCMS wins big on eighth-grade night
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards fired on all cylinders on eighth-grade night Thursday against Dorton. The girls took an early lead and never looked back with a 37-21 victory. All five starters hit the books in a well-balanced scoring effort. Desirae Gullett and Ava Farnham came out ready…
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Indians roll to wins over Warfield, Fallsburg, Louisa East
BY BRITTNI MCCOY MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Inez Indians went 3-0 last week against Warfield, Fallsburg and Louisa East. Below is a recap of last week’s action: Inez at Warfield — Inez traveled across the hill and picked up a 28-18 win over Warfield Sept. 26. Warfield started with an early lead behind four…
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Lady Cards B-team win over Belfry
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards B-team picked up a 24-10 win over Belfry on their home court Thursday. Chloe Moore was two shy of double digits with eight points in the win. Desirae Gullett, Annaleigh Davis and Bri Muncy chalked up four points apiece for the Lady Cards.…
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Lady Cards roll over Johns Creek
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School Lady Cards improved to 9-5 after a blowout 47-4 win over Johns Creek in a game Sept. 12 at home. Annaleigh Davis and Desirae Gullett continue putting up big numbers for the Cards. Both players started hot and fired in eight and seven in the…
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Second tire cleanup of Tug River in Warfield-Kermit
Hundreds of tires removed from water BY KYLE LOVERN MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD-KERMIT — Volunteers waded the Tug Fork River in the Warfield and Kermit area to clean up old tires — some that had been in the water for many years. John Burchett, a member of Friends of the Tug Fork River and a commissioner…
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Would-be thieves caught in the act
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Two would-be thieves were caught Sept. 7 loading up the decorative paving stones surrounding the Warfield Boat Ramp sign. Martin County Deputy Chris Kidd responded to a report of someone attempting to steal the brick, which is the property of the City of Warfield. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered…