PAGING SPRING 12 novels and nonfiction titles to add to your TBR list ERIK PEDERSENThe Orange County Register Mar 26, 2026 3 hrs ago 0 1 of 13 ADOBE STOCK Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ERIK PEDERSENThe Orange County Register BOOKSkAm%96D6 2C6 492==6?8:?8 E:>6D 3J 2?J >6EC:4[ 3FE 96C6VD D@>6E9:?8 E92EVD 2=D@ ECF6i a_ae :D D92A:?8 FA E@ 36 2 8C62E J62C 7@C 3@@<D]k^AmkAm$@>6 @7 @FC >@DE E2=6?E65 HC:E6CD 2C6 56=:G6C:?8 ?@G6=D[ ?@?7:4E:@? 2?5 A@6ECJ :? E96 4@>:?8 >@?E9D] x7 J@F H2?E E@ =@D6 J@FCD6=7 :? 2 8@@5 3@@< @C ;FDE E2<6 2 3C62< 7C@> H92E6G6C :E :D J@F ?665 2 3C62< 7C@>[ C6DE 62DJ <?@H:?8 E92E E96C6 :D 2 DE6==2C =:?6FA @7 E:E=6D 4@>:?8 E@ J@FC =@42= :?56A6?56?E 3@@<DE@C6]k^Am kAmw6C6 2C6 `a 3@@<D E@ AFE @? J@FC 42=6?52Cik^AmkAmkDA2? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow." See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting. McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry. Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton “It’s elegant and modern but with a traditional feel, a kiss of Mexico City,” Donna Zamora said. Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
Old Fort mayor suddenly resigns from office, mayor pro tem appointed acting mayor “I enjoyed my time being the mayor but now look forward to new opportunities. I love Old Fort and am excited to see the town continuing to grow."
See events that will close Marion downtown streets this year, including Friday night concerts The schedule of downtown events was adopted by the Marion City Council during the regular meeting.
McDowell County high schoolers show off art, music, more at Spring Art Show Students displayed their works in the visual arts such as painting and sculpture and performed music, singing and poetry.
Los Compadres owners bringing street food, festive vibe to new restaurant in downtown Newton “It’s elegant and modern but with a traditional feel, a kiss of Mexico City,” Donna Zamora said.
Marion to replace bridge to lift station with $1.4 million grant from state Since this bridge floods, replacing it is a priority to avoid potential flood damage and add resilience against future natural disasters.
