SPINE-TINGLING 10 horror novels that amp up the fear factor for your summer reading list SARAH BATCHAThe Orange County Register Jun 11, 2026 Jun 11, 2026 0 1 of 10 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save SARAH BATCHAThe Orange County Register BOOKSkAm$@>6 A6@A=6 4C2G6 DF??J D<:6D 2?5 D2?5 36EH66? E96:C E@6D] ~E96CD H@F=5 C2E96C 4C2H= 324< F?56C E96 3=2?<6E F?E:= DF>>6C :D @G6C] {F4<:=J[ E96C6VD ?@ D9@CE286 @7 9@CC@C ?@G6=D @FE E96C6 E@ <66A FD 3FDJ F?E:= E96 52JD 8C@H 52C<6C 2?5 E96 ?:89ED =@?86C]k^AmkAmw6C6 2C6 `_ E:E=6D E@ =@@< 7@CH2C5 E@ E92E 36?5 86?C6D[ 4@?;FC6 E96 2E>@DA96C6 H6 4C2G6 2?5 7:== E96 G@:5 E92EVD =67E 3J w2==@H66? 6G6CJ J62C]k^AmkAmkDA2? DEJ=6lQ7@?E\H6:89Ei3@=5QmVx z}~( p !{prti #t$% $%~! p}s ~%wt# sp#z st%~&#$Vk^DA2?mk^Am kAmkDA2? 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McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer. Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody. McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
Old Fort to see 8-cent property tax increase, 10% increase in water and sewer rates The board voted unanimously to adopt the budget.
The Madness holds soft opening of the new Marion restaurant The new restaurant/bar is located at the Larry D. Miller Business Complex, where Burrito Bros. used to operate.
McDowell Commissioners OK higher fire tax rates for four departments Adjustments would go into effect with the bills that go out this summer.
Old Fort man charged with shooting into home, kicking in door A brief standoff took place before he surrendered and was taken into custody.
McDowell County bridge temporarily closed for resurfacing An average of 2,800 vehicles cross the bridge every day.
