Top Story VIEWPOINT Books that 'Bookwatch' would have featured D.G. Martin One on One Jul 20, 2023 Jul 20, 2023 Updated Aug 23, 2024 0 1 of 3 D.G. Martin Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save D.G. Martin One on One What books are you featuring on PBS-NC’s “North Carolina Bookwatch” this season?kAmx DE:== 86E E9:D BF6DE:@? 6G6? E9@F89 “q@@<H2E49[” E96 AC@8C2> 23@FE }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 3@@<D 2?5 2FE9@CD E92E x 9@DE65[ 6?565 :ED ab\J62C CF? 2=>@DE EH@ J62CD 28@]k^AmkAmw6C6 2C6 D@>6 @7 E96 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2\C6=2E65 3@@<D 2?5 2FE9@CD E92E >:89E 92G6 366? 762EFC65 :7 E96 AC@8C2> 925 4@?E:?F65]k^AmkAmp 72G@C:E6 “q@@<H2E49” 8F6DE H2D {66 $>:E9[ @?6 @7 }@CE9 r2C@=:?2’D 72G@C:E6 2FE9@CD 7@C 2=>@DE 2 92=7\46?EFCJ] $96 2=H2JD 8:G6D 96C C6256CD 2 =@@< 2E E96 :?E6C6DE:?8 =:G6D @7 4@>A6==:?8 2?5 @7E6? 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Martin, a retired lawyer, served as UNC-System’s vice president for public affairs and hosted PBS-NC’s “North Carolina Bookwatch.” 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! 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 McDowell County Manager Ashley Wooten submits resignation "His commitment to this county and its residents has been evident throughout his career. On behalf of the board, we wish him well on his next … Nebo woman charged with stealing $700 in cash from her employer A business owner reported that an envelope containing the money was taken by an employee. 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Nebo woman charged with stealing $700 in cash from her employer A business owner reported that an envelope containing the money was taken by an employee.
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