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Warfield Elementary announces Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary. Star students are Kobe Adkins, Regan Baisden, Kyle Evans, Kami Fletcher, Payzlee Fletcher, Jace Jude, Reighlynn Judd, Adam May, Pailyn Maynard, McKenna Meade, Emma Nichols, Payden Hodge and Braydin Sheppard. Head Start Students of the Month are…
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Three busted for drugs at Dempsey
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Martin County deputies arrested three individuals on drug charges Monday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield. The officers went to the location after receiving an anonymous narcotics trafficking tip and information that a suspect with several active warrants was on the premises. Upon arrival, the homeowner, Lucille Mills, 47,…
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Tiller named volleyball coach at Martin County Middle School
WARFIELD — Brittany Tiller is the new head coach for the Martin County Middle School volleyball program. Tiller, a 2011 Sheldon Clark High School graduate, was a center fielder in softball and setter in volleyball during her high school years. She brings a wealth of athletic experience to the program. “As a former volleyball player,…
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Eden sweeps county basketball tournaments
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Eden Elementary swept the Martin County boys elementary basketball tournaments, winning the A, B- and C-team championships. Eden coach BJ Endicott was proud of his three teams, saying, “Our kids worked hard all season and it paid off for them.” The tournaments, organized by elementary athletic director John…
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Reports of trio smoking meth inside a truck leads to arrests at Family Dollar
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN WARFIELD — Reports of a trio smoking meth inside a white truck at Family Dollar in Warfield led to their arrest on various drug-related charges Thursday. Martin County Sheriff John Kirk arrested Dingess, West Virginia, residents Marlo Vance, 68, Douglas Sparks, 54, and Lisa Baisden, 58. Upon arrival at Family…
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Revival starts Thursday at Warfield Park
WARFIELD — The Well of Inez is hosting a revival at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Warfield Park. They will hand out boxes to the children at Dempsey at 1 p.m. Saturday and Riverside at 1 p.m. Friday. They will be ministering prayer to the communities as well during that time. The Well…
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Warfield students compete in science fair
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary School Science Fair 2023-2024 is in the books. Students competed in Physical Science and Earth Science and were judged by students and staff from Martin County High School. WES staff said they are proud of all the students’ hard work in the science fair, adding, “Special thanks to Ms. Ball and…
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Warfield Elementary announces November Students of the Month
WARFIELD — Principal Jessica Jewell, teachers and staff recently announced the November Students of the Month at Warfield Elementary School. Those students are Brantley Jackson, Ainsley Hillsberg, Hadley Spence, Raelynn Maynard, Daniel James, Adalynn Hillsberg, Ayden Messer, Joseph Golden, Reagan Bgaisden, Connor Sluss, Ada Harless, Jonah Alley, Sara Maynard and Melanie Burke. WES Head Start…
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Martin County Middle off to winning start
BY BOO NEWSOME MOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County Middle School boys basketball is off to an impressive start in the 2023-2024 season. The A-team defeated Johns Creek 43-36 and Lenore 54-21, while the B-team beat Paintsville 27-13. MC 43, JC 36 Despite a slow start that saw Martin County trail 18-11 after the first quarter, the…