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Volunteers Denise Smith, left, and Mariah Clark, right, pack a handful of the 20,000 meals prepared for malnourished peoples in Haiti on Nov. 27 in Lavonia.

Volunteers Denise Smith, left, and Mariah Clark, right, pack a handful of the 20,000 meals prepared for malnourished peoples in Haiti on Nov. 27 in Lavonia.

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Volunteers prepare 20,000 meals for Haiti

News Staff
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
On Saturday, Nov. 27, Love Him Love Them Ministries prepared 20,000 meals for malnourished adults and children living on the impoverished island nation of Haiti.
Santa, Mrs. Claus and several float-riders wave to the crowd at the 2019 Hartwell Christmas Parade.

Santa, Mrs. Claus and several float-riders wave to the crowd at the 2019 Hartwell Christmas Parade.

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Parade headlines busy Hart County Christmas season

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Christmas is in the air and there are several holiday events in Hart County starting this weekend.
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Leard wins tightly contested city council runoff

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Dan Leard will take the final seat on the Hartwell City Council after a tight final count on Tuesday night, according to unofficial results. Hart County Board of Elections results show Leard defeated opponent Toy Cynthia Wilkins 215-175 in the runoff election on Nov. 30.
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The Hartwell Sun

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
1927: The Southern Bell Telephone Company completed a new line in Hartwell and the surrounding area for $36,000 in order to improve the long distance service. The company established two lines from Hartwell to Anderson, SC, and Elberton to Atlanta.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 16 •Teresa Nicole Crouch, 20, of Anderson, S.C. was arrested and charged with drug-related objects, giving false information or false name, possession of cocaine and possession of methamphetamines.
Blues musicians from Hartwell and the surrounding areas back in action on Sat, Nov. 20 at High Cotton Music Hall.

Blues musicians from Hartwell and the surrounding areas back in action on Sat, Nov. 20 at High Cotton Music Hall.

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Blues Jam returns to High Cotton Music Hall

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Blues fans rejoiced Saturday night as High Cotton Music Hall hosted just its second Blues Jam since returning from the pandemic. A full house at the Hartwell venue along Depot Street enjoyed adult beverages and three hours of entertainment from local musicians.
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Carols at Cateechee singalong scheduled for Dec. 9

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Hart Community Chorus, The Hartwell Art Center and Cateechee Golf Club announced that Carols at Cateechee, a Community Christmas Singalong event, will be held Thursday, December 9 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Ballroom at the Cateechee Golf Club.
Published author Kathryn Smith exiting a model speakeasy

Published author Kathryn Smith exiting a model speakeasy

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Author, Prohibition era expert visiting library

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
The Friends of the Hart County Library invite you to hear from Kathryn Smith, author of “Baptists and Bootleggers: A Prohibition Expedition Through the South.
The annual Mistletoe Market at the Hartwell Art Center, held Thursdays through Sundays until Dec. 11.

The annual Mistletoe Market at the Hartwell Art Center, held Thursdays through Sundays until Dec. 11.

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Mistletoe Market now open at Hartwell Art Center

News Staff
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
On Sunday the Hartwell Art Center opened its doors for the annual Mistletoe Market, welcoming Hart County into the Christmas season. Tia Athens and Ann Stewart are two volunteers that help the art center facilitate events like the Mistletoe Market.