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The old (top) and new (bottom) grave marker for Buffalo Soldier Dewitt Rucker. Rucker is set to receive a new headstone commemorating his sacrIfice on Nov. 12.

The old (top) and new (bottom) grave marker for Buffalo Soldier Dewitt Rucker. Rucker is set to receive a new headstone commemorating his sacrIfice on Nov. 12.

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Buffalo Soldier posthumously receives new grave marker

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Last month, the Hartwell American Legion Post 109 commemorated late Buffalo Soldier DeWitt Rucker with a ceremony and a new tombstone at his gravesite, remembering his sacrifice as one of the many men who gave their lives for their country in a time when he was not considered fully equal as a...
Pictured above is Mark Hummel, acclaimed blues harmonica player, scheduled to play High Cotton Nov. 15-16.

Pictured above is Mark Hummel, acclaimed blues harmonica player, scheduled to play High Cotton Nov. 15-16.

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Pair of high profile shows scheduled for High Cotton Music Hall

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
Continuing its custom of hosting top-notch, nationally acclaimed artists, High Cotton Music Hall is bringing two heavy hitting Blues shows to Hartwell in the next few weeks! First, a two-night run with Mark Hummel’s Blues Survivors.
Natalie Floyd gets witchy in downtown Hartwell on Halloween night.

Natalie Floyd gets witchy in downtown Hartwell on Halloween night.

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Hartwell celebrates Halloween

News Staff
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A bewitching amount of Halloween activities were available to Hartwell residents, particularly children, over the past week. Among that group was the Hartwell First United Methodist Church Boo Bash held Oct.
Authorities working with a professional dive team retrieve Carrell's body and plane in Lake Hartwell.

Authorities working with a professional dive team retrieve Carrell's body and plane in Lake Hartwell.

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Report: pilot who crashed in lake radioed mechanical issues

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
New information has been released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) about the plane crash in Lake Hartwell that resulted in the death of recreational pilot Todd Carrell.
Hart County Sheriff Office emblem

Hart County Sheriff Office emblem

Sheriff: Man found fatally shot in roadway

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
A Hartwell man’s body was found fatally shot and hit by cars in the Bowman Highway roadway early Tuesday, according to Hart County Sheriff Mike Cleveland. Cleveland said that the sheriff’s office received a call at about 1 a.m. concerning a vehicle striking a body in the roadway of Bowman Highway.
The Hartwell Sun encourages Hart County’s youth to make wise choices and remain drug free by just saying .

The Hartwell Sun encourages Hart County’s youth to make wise choices and remain drug free by just saying .

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Red Ribbon Week honors lost DEA agent

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world.
Hart County Middle School students wore “crazy socks and crazy hair” to show that from head to toe they are drugs and bully free. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Kimberly Lowney, Jo’niya Glaze, Brandi Harris, back row, Hayden Gunnels, Jacey Barnes, Aubrey Layman, Lance Shaffer, and Kaden Jacobson.

Hart County Middle School students wore “crazy socks and crazy hair” to show that from head to toe they are drugs and bully free. Pictured from left to right are, bottom row, Kimberly Lowney, Jo’niya Glaze, Brandi Harris, back row, Hayden Gunnels, Jacey Barnes, Aubrey Layman, Lance Shaffer, and Kaden Jacobson.

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Schools, county team up to help kids just say no

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
This week marked the return of an annual tradition within the Hart County Charter System, Red Ribbon Week.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
1969: Arsonists set four fires within days to destroy two buildings and severely damage two others. The first fire occurred at 1 a.m., Wednesday morning and the second fire was set at 10:30 Wednesday night. Both homes were empty at the time and no one was injured. The third fire occurred at 8 a.m.
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, October 26, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Oct. 18 •George Thornton, 47, of Lavonia, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass, driving while license withdrawn, probation violation and burglary in the first degree.