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Teen stabs mother’s boyfriend
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN “He stabbed him with a pocketknife with a 3-1/2-inch blade.” –Deputy Tyler Lafferty WARFIELD — A teen boy stabbed his mother’s boyfriend during the boyfriend’s attack on his mother and 10-year-old sibling Saturday at Riverside Apartments in Warfield. Martin County Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Lafferty says the boyfriend, Charles Garrison Raines,…
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Newsome named new middle school coach
BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County Middle School girls basketball will have a familiar face at the realms this upcoming season. School administrators announced All-American Boo Newsome as the new head coach last week. The apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree. Newsome is following in the footsteps of her mother, longtime…
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Carter cited for littering
WARFIELD — A Martin County man who allegedly tossed trash from his vehicle will answer a criminal littering citation in court. Martin County Deputy Felix Lafferty cited 61-year-old Rutt Carter after seeing him throw trash in front of the Warfield Church of God May 27. “I stopped him and made him pick it up,” Lafferty…
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A Day at the Park bigger than ever
June 3 and 4 WARFIELD — A Day at the Park returns bigger than ever June 3 and 4 at the Warfield Park and features a dunking booth, water slide, petting zoo and inflatables. Organizer Denise Chaffins says there will be plenty of great food, free games for the kids, hayrides, music and more. Registration…
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Bowen solves park vandalism
WARFIELD — Martin County District 5 Constable Mitchell Bowen made quick work of solving a case of vandalism and theft at Warfield Park. “Thanks to tips from the public, the person responsible for taking the flag from the park has returned the flag,” Bowen said. “Instead of filing charges, he will be paying restitution in…
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Warfield wins volleyball championships
Warfield Elementary School Lady Red Devils A-team defeated Eden to claim the Martin County volleyball championship April 19. BY BRADY DANIELSMOUNTAIN CITIZEN The Warfield Elementary volleyball A- and B-teams claimed the 2022 Martin County championships last week. The Lady Devils volleyball squads are led by coach Carla Booth. “I could take that same group of…
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Vandals hit Warfield Park
Officials asking for tips BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Vandals targeted Warfield Park again over the weekend, and officials are asking the community to help end the vandalism. “We are asking for tips,” said District 5 Constable Mitchell Bowen. “Any tips will remain anonymous.” Vandals broke the flagpole, stole the flag, and took down…
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Warfield readies for Easter
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District Spelling Bee winners
INEZ — The Martin County School District announced the 2022 District Spelling Bee winners. The event was held March 30 at Martin County High School, where Schools Superintendent Larry James presented trophies to the winners. The 2022 winner was Maddy Goble, a fifth grader from Inez Elementary School. The second-place finisher was Jonah Alley, a…