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Track teams take gold

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Both track and field teams took first at the Stephens County Home Meet 2022. On Tuesday, March 15, the Bulldogs traveled to Stephens County to compete against Stephens, Morgan County and Franklin County. Madison McClane took the gold in the girls high jump with a 4-10 in the finals.
Ava Carnes awaits the return in her match against Stephens County on March 15.

Ava Carnes awaits the return in her match against Stephens County on March 15.

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Tennis returns to dry courts this week

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
After wet courts prevented the tennis teams from playing last week, Hart was eager to see some action this week. On Monday, March 14, the Bulldogs traveled to Oconee County High School to face the Warriors. Both teams lost to Oconee, 5-0. Hart hosted Stephens County on Tuesday, March 15.
Joe and Patricia Whittemore at the Grand Canyon, one of their many bucket list check-offs.

Joe and Patricia Whittemore at the Grand Canyon, one of their many bucket list check-offs.

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Joe Whittemore

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Joe Whittemore lives with his wife of 55 years in Hartwell down an unassuming road in a quiet house, but Whittemore is the exact opposite of his house and road.
Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

Photo Credit: Insung Yoon

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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
1911: An egg of the “three-in-one” variety was sent into The Sun office by Mrs. A.V. Dove, and was dubbed the “most undoubtedly largest specimen of hen fruit” that the former Sun editor had ever seen.
Photo Credit: David von Diemar

Photo Credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: March 8 •Garland Willie Jonas, 22, of Iva, S.C, was arrested and charged with violation of window tint and felony possession of marijuana.
Photo Credit: Debby Hudson

Photo Credit: Debby Hudson

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Mr. Black and Andrea

gailmanter
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
The patient lived in a mobile home at the top of a hill of red dirt. The deeply rutted driveway was difficult to maneuver and about half way to the top I had to stop and walk the rest of the way.
Photo Credit: Clay Banks

Photo Credit: Clay Banks

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Thanks for keeping Hart Co. clean

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Over the months, we’ve highlighted several organizations who place an emphasis on keeping Hart County clean and scenic. We just want to take the opportunity, whenever possible, to recognize their dedication and emphasize how important that work is.
John Payne Sewell (left) and Ashlyn Floyd (right).

John Payne Sewell (left) and Ashlyn Floyd (right).

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FFA competitors shine in N.C.

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Hart County High School FFA students John Payne Sewell and Ashlyn Floyd braved the bitter temps on Saturday to show their new heifers at the Shamrock Showdown in Franklin, NC. Ashlyn won Reserve Supreme Heifer with her Angus and John Payne won 5th Overall Heifer with his Commercial.