Imagination Library prepares to continue thriving without Dolly

By Madison Linton- Lead news reporter  When tax accountant and parent of two, Brian Metzger, noticed a booth for Dolly Parton’s Hart County Imagination Library at a Hartwell festival, he thought that there had to be a catch.

Ordinance amendments approved

Changes pertaining to the City of Hartwell's subdivision and zoning ordinances are now in place after being approved by the Hartwell City Council Monday night.The ordinances have been a work in progress since earlier this year, and the council enacted a 120-day moratorium during its May 4 meeting...

A hot day for hot rods

Despite an onslaught of high temperatures early during the morning of Saturday, Sept. 5, crowds and cars turned out for the Hart County Chamber of Commerce's 19th annual Cars and Guitars Festival.

Charter System launches 'Say Something' anonymous reporting system

Submitted byGrayson WilliamsHart County Charter SystemBeginning Sept. 8, Hart County Charter System is officially launching the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System as part of a proactive effort to improve the overall safety and wellbeing of our students and school community.“If a student has a...

Reflecting on the events of 25 years ago

By Susan C. Evans On Sept. 11, 2001, I was a cashier at the Hartwell Wal-Mart, working the 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. shift, feeling on top of the world be there wasn't a cloud in the sky, and I was looking forward to having the next day off.At 9 a.m., I took my first break and a coworker told me her husband...

Sept. 11, 2001: Hart stunned as terror unveils

Editor's Note: The following article was published in the Sept. 12, 2001 edition of The Hartwell Sun. The Sun would've gone to print on Tuesday, Sept. 11, mere hours after the terrorist attacks occurred.

Putting pressure

The City of Hartwell is set to receive a request from the Hart County Board of Commissioners to upgrade its water lines on Ridge Road in order to provide adequate pressure for the county's fire hydrants after the commissioners voted to send a letter during Tuesday night's meeting.The City of...

Lunar Eclipse

A partial lunar eclipse took place between the late evening hours of Aug. 27 and the early morning hours of Aug. 27, turning the moon into a "blood moon" with a red hue.

Cars and Guitars Fesitval rescheduled for Saturday

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce's 19th annual Cars and Guitars Festival, sponsored by McGee Heating & Air, will take place Saturday, Sept. 5.Originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, the festival was forced to be rescheduled due to anticipated rain.The event will now take place from 10...

Pink Partini tickets on sale beginning Sept. 9

By Rose Scogginseditor@thehartwellsun.com Tickets for the Nancy Hart Foundation and Hartwell Service League's annual "Pink Partini" will go on sale Sept. 9 at 9 a.m.This year's event will take place Thursday, Oct. 15 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at The Station, located at 43 Railroad St.The theme is...