Spear genius Asparagus is delicious. Roasting it with garlic and Parmesan makes it even better ROBIN MILLERArizona Republic Apr 28, 2026 22 mins ago 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ROBIN MILLERArizona Republic SIDE DISHESkAm':3C2?E DE2=<D @7 7C6D9 2DA2C28FD[ E@DD65 H:E9 82C=:4<J @=:G6 @:= 2?5 C@2DE65 F?E:= 4C:DA\E6?56C 2C6 7:?:D965 H:E9 2 3=2?<6E @7 D92CA 2?5 DEC6E49J 4966D6] p?5 ;FDE =:<6 E92E[ 2 D:>A=6 D:56 5:D9 364@>6D E96 DE2C @7 E96 D9@H] %@ EC2?D7@C> @C5:?2CJ 2DA2C28FD :?E@ D@>6E9:?8 ECF=J 6IEC2@C5:?2CJ[ 2== J@F ?665 :D 2 92?57F= @7 :?8C65:6?ED 2?5 23@FE a_ >:?FE6D]k^AmkAmxE 2== DE2CED H:E9 C@2DE:?8[ H9:49 ?@E @?=J D@7E6?D E96 DE2=<D[ 3FE 2=D@ 2>A=:7:6D E96 G686E23=6VD :?96C6?E 7=2G@C 2?5 C65F46D 2?J 3:EE6C?6DD] xE 2=D@ 255D E2DEJ 42C2>6=:K2E:@? 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Walt Bagwell named Marion’s Main Street Champion. "His contributions make a meaningful difference." “A dedicated and passionate supporter of Marion’s downtown, Walt embodies the spirit of community service through his tireless contributions a…
This new spot in Marion is offering locally grown food and beer, run by farmers and a brewer “We are a market that is focused on showcasing local goods and vegetables and in the process of getting a brewery up and running."
McDowell high school victim testified before former guidance counselor pleads guilty to sex crimes “A predator was lurking behind the walls of the counseling office, waiting for a victim,” the victim's sister said.
McDowell County Schools alum went from Battle of Books to biomedical engineering Today, Morgan works at Moderna, a biotechnology company known for developing mRNA-based medicines.
QB Bryce Young gets honest about Panthers' big change on offense for 2026 Although he'll still have a familiar voice in his ear, Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young seems unsure of how the newly-guided offense …
