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Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Ruth Daniel (right) receives the rare Service Above Self Award from Rotary president Mike Everett at Cateechee Golf Club on May 5.

Dan Hunt/The Hartwell Sun - Ruth Daniel (right) receives the rare Service Above Self Award from Rotary president Mike Everett at Cateechee Golf Club on May 5.

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Local nurse practitioner honored for pandemic efforts

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Ruth Daniel, a nurse practitioner operating in Anderson, Lavonia and elsewhere in the region, received the rarely-awarded Service Above Self award from the Rotary Club of Hartwell last week.
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Hart inmate attacks guards

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
An inmate who escaped custody at the Hart County Jail less than a month ago attacked three detention officers on Sunday, sending two of them to the hospital, the sheriff says.
Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Drivers swarmed to Ingles in Hartwell Tuesday afternoon when the gas station restocked on gasoline, which they had run out of earlier in the day.

Drew Dotson/The Hartwell Sun - Drivers swarmed to Ingles in Hartwell Tuesday afternoon when the gas station restocked on gasoline, which they had run out of earlier in the day.

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Gas shortage hits Hart County

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer UPDATE 5/13: The Colonial Pipeline is in the process of restarting its system as of 9 a.m. May 13, and returning its services throughout the Southeast, according to a statement made by Colonial Pipeline Company.
Courtesy of Gwynn Powell - A fisherman goes about his Saturday as normal as Hartwell’s own Zachary Benner, 17, flies past him en route to a first place finish in the 5K with a time of 17:21.

Courtesy of Gwynn Powell - A fisherman goes about his Saturday as normal as Hartwell’s own Zachary Benner, 17, flies past him en route to a first place finish in the 5K with a time of 17:21.

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43rd Annual Dam Run returns after year off

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Lake Hartwell Dam Run 5K and 10K, one of Hartwell’s oldest traditions, was put on hold last year due to the coronavirus. The 42nd annual event, finally held this past Saturday, featured over 300 runners. The turnout was lower than a normal year but still a welcome sight to organizers and locals.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: April 29 • Ben Allison White, 45, 876 Crossroads Circle, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and felony interference with government property.
Photo Submitted - Hunter Carter, left, was named Prom King and Haley Evans, right, was named Prom Queen.

Photo Submitted - Hunter Carter, left, was named Prom King and Haley Evans, right, was named Prom Queen.

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Hart County High names prom king, queen

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
 Hart County High School held its annual prom on Saturday, April 24. Hunter Carter, left, was named Prom King and Haley Evans, right, was named Prom Queen.
Submitted photo - Special speaker talks ‘becoming an American Citizen’ at latest DAR meeting. Pictured left to right: Sara Lesseur, program chairman, Emily Temple, Chapter Regent and Clive Smith.

Submitted photo - Special speaker talks ‘becoming an American Citizen’ at latest DAR meeting. Pictured left to right: Sara Lesseur, program chairman, Emily Temple, Chapter Regent and Clive Smith.

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Immigrant who achieved U.S. citizenship speaks to DAR

News Staff
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
On Friday, April 9, the John Benson Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution hosted Clive Smith as their keynote speaker. The members enjoyed listening to his story of how he and his family arrived from England and adjusted to living in the United States.
Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun - The location at 1541 Anderson Hwy, which is now Knotheads Bar & Grill.

Grayson Williams/The Hartwell Sun - The location at 1541 Anderson Hwy, which is now Knotheads Bar & Grill.

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Knotheads Bar & Grill opens at former Bobbers & Beer location

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Hartwell restaurant formerly known as Bobbers & Beer Family Steak House is now under new management and a new name: Knotheads Bar & Grill. Owner Tammy Meek and co-owner Karen Meek moved to the area after retiring as correction officers in Michigan.