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Riley Posey gets a hit in Hart’s last home game against Jefferson.

Riley Posey gets a hit in Hart’s last home game against Jefferson.

Baseball loses on the road

The Diamond Dogs got back on the field Tuesday night after rain soaked-fields postponed games last week. After three games were called off because of weather, Hart traveled to Monroe Area High School on Tuesday, March 15 and lost 6-5.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Track teams take gold

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.

Tennis returns to dry courts this week

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.

Joe Whittemore

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

#Throwback Thursday

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

The Blotter

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

Mr. Black and Andrea

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

Thanks for keeping Hart Co. clean

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.