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The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade this year will again feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, as it did last year, shown here.

The Hart County Chamber of Commerce’s Christmas Parade this year will again feature Santa and Mrs. Claus, as it did last year, shown here.

Christmas parade set for Dec. 8

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Hart County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Christmas Parade at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8. The theme for the floats this year is “Christmas Village” and a prize will be given to the best decorated float.
Mistletoe market last year

Mistletoe market last year

Mistletoe Market returns to The Art Center

Drew Dotson
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The annual Mistletoe Market will provide a unique shopping experience for holiday shoppers in Hartwell. “Mistletoe Market is an annual vendor’s market. All the items are handmade,” Art Center President Debra Taylor said. The Mistletoe Market will be from Nov. 29 until Dec.
Thanksgiving wishes from the Hartwell Sun in 1943

Thanksgiving wishes from the Hartwell Sun in 1943

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This week in Hartwell History

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Nov. 26, 1943 — While most of Hartwell took off work to celebrate Thanksgiving, World War II still raged on overseas and Hart County soldiers didn’t get to celebrate with their families. The Hartwell High School football team didn’t get to rest either.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: Two parking in fire lane citations; two following too closely citations; three stop sign violations; one defective equipment; one safety belt violation; four too fast for conditions; one improper lane change. Nov.
Elaine Jones, left, receives her $100 reward for winning the Lake Living winter cover contest from The Hartwell Sun publisher Michael Hall.

Elaine Jones, left, receives her $100 reward for winning the Lake Living winter cover contest from The Hartwell Sun publisher Michael Hall.

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Hartwell woman wins Lake Living cover contest

News Staff
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
Elaine Jones likes to keep her camera handy because living near Lake Hartwell, she knows a great picture is just around the corner.  That was the case in February when she was returning to her home in Hartwell from Anderson, S.C. and the sun was painting the sky with beautiful colors.
Debra Taylor

Debra Taylor

Debra Taylor is loving life

Michael Hall
Wednesday, November 20, 2019
It’s likely very few people who grew up with Debra Taylor in Marion, N.C., were surprised when she pursued a career in interior design and art.  While other little girls were playing school or playing with dolls, Taylor, now 68, said she was more likely to be found decorating and designing.