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Members of the John Benson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and local historian and Nancy Hart impersonator Sara Lesseur unveiled the new Nancy Hart statue on June 18. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Members of the John Benson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and local historian and Nancy Hart impersonator Sara Lesseur unveiled the new Nancy Hart statue on June 18. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Unveiling local history

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   A statue honoring Nancy Hart was unveiled during a special ceremony with over 50 individuals present on the Nancy Hart Garden Club corner of the Hart County June 18.
Hart County Animal Rescue (HCAR) employees and volunteers (L-R) Robert Sterling, Kristi Sterling, Sherri Lane, Maycee Lane and Lisa Oliphant pose with bicycles in front of the HCAR sign. The group is participating in 100 days of walking, running and cycling to raise awareness for the organization and struggling dogs in the Hart community. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Hart County Animal Rescue (HCAR) employees and volunteers (L-R) Robert Sterling, Kristi Sterling, Sherri Lane, Maycee Lane and Lisa Oliphant pose with bicycles in front of the HCAR sign. The group is participating in 100 days of walking, running and cycling to raise awareness for the organization and struggling dogs in the Hart community. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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100 days of activities, raising awareness for Hart County Animal Rescue

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   A group of five rescue employees and volunteers began 100 days of walking, running and cycling to raise awareness for Hart County Animal Rescue (HCAR) and the homeless dogs of Hart County June 1.
Jato, a 3-year-old male Junior PWD from Asheville, North Carolina, shakes off water on Allen Reindorf (left) and Morgan Jennings (right) after performing tricks during the water trials. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Jato, a 3-year-old male Junior PWD from Asheville, North Carolina, shakes off water on Allen Reindorf (left) and Morgan Jennings (right) after performing tricks during the water trials. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Making a splash on Lake Hartwell

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Photos by Cascio  Over 50 Portuguese Water Dogs (PWD) made their debut at Lake Hartwell on Sunday during the United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club sanctioned water trials. The dogs pulled nets, retrieved buoys and dove into the water with their trainers.
Where to watch Hartwell's annual Pre-4th fireworks

Where to watch Hartwell's annual Pre-4th fireworks

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Pre-4th Festival Saturday

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   The Hartwell Service League’s (HSL) 48th annual Pre-4th Festival is scheduled to fill the streets of downtown Hartwell Saturday for its largest patriotic celebration yet.    From 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Contemplating concepts

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   Concept plans for additional development uses at Gateway Industrial Park on Highway 77 are under review by the Hart County Industrial Building Authority (IBA) after being presented during Monday night’s quarterly meeting.
St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Board members who attended the 10th Anniversary celebration were, from left to right, Charles Rice, Chris Moon, Scott Hardigree, John Hylton, Diane Toney, Ed Ridgway and Stonish Pierce. (Submitted by Ralston)

St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital Board members who attended the 10th Anniversary celebration were, from left to right, Charles Rice, Chris Moon, Scott Hardigree, John Hylton, Diane Toney, Ed Ridgway and Stonish Pierce. (Submitted by Ralston)

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St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital celebrates 10th anniversary

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Submitted by Mark Ralston St. Mary’s Healthcare System   On Friday, June 13, dozens of people from across the region gathered at St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Hospital to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the hospital becoming part of St.
Members of the Hartwell Service League presented the Hart County Community Theatre with a $3,000 check to go towards its grant match for the Fox Gives Grant. (Submitted by Diane Tolbert)

Members of the Hartwell Service League presented the Hart County Community Theatre with a $3,000 check to go towards its grant match for the Fox Gives Grant. (Submitted by Diane Tolbert)

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Service League presents donation to theatre

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Submitted by Diane Tolbert Hartwell Service League   Since its beginning in 1979, The Hart County Community Theatre has been supported by Hartwell Service League.
The United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club (USSPWD), led by trainers Tom and Judy Leather, will host its sanctioned water trials at Lake Hartwell Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hartwell Lakeside Park located at 330 Hart State Park Road. (Submitted by Judy Leather)

The United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club (USSPWD), led by trainers Tom and Judy Leather, will host its sanctioned water trials at Lake Hartwell Saturday, June 21, and Sunday, June 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hartwell Lakeside Park located at 330 Hart State Park Road. (Submitted by Judy Leather)

Portuguese Water Dog trials to be held on Lake Hartwell this weekend

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   The United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club (USSPWD), led by trainers Tom and Judy Leather, will host its sanctioned water trials at Lake Hartwell for the first time this weekend.