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Hartwell’s Lakeside Music Festival was a party with a purpose to save the lives of shelter animals.

Hartwell’s Lakeside Music Festival was a party with a purpose to save the lives of shelter animals.

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Music festival brings in regional talent in support of Humane Society

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
On the evening of May 26th, the Hartwell Lakeside Music Festival decorated the shores with lively performances by regional talents in support of the Hart County Humane Society. Performances commenced right at four and extended well into the night, wrapping up just past 10 o’clock.
Mike Momb from Sisseton, SD with his 1950 Chevrolet 3100 custom pickup truck. Mike has been traveling to car shows for the past few months and has shown in 14 states. He came to Hartwell from a show in Maggie Valley and was leaving after Cars & Guitars to attend a show in Greenville, SC. Mike plans to continue traveling to car shows during the summer.

Mike Momb from Sisseton, SD with his 1950 Chevrolet 3100 custom pickup truck. Mike has been traveling to car shows for the past few months and has shown in 14 states. He came to Hartwell from a show in Maggie Valley and was leaving after Cars & Guitars to attend a show in Greenville, SC. Mike plans to continue traveling to car shows during the summer.

Cars and Guitars attracts large crowd, breaks car record

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Despite an early end due to thunderstorms, Hartwell’s 17th annual Cars and Guitars festival on May 15th attracted a large crowd with vintage cars, live music performances, and family-friendly activities.
Lori Smith and her father, Richard, scraping paint off the front door from an E. Howell St. historic house last year.

Lori Smith and her father, Richard, scraping paint off the front door from an E. Howell St. historic house last year.

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Homeowners highlight need for historic preservation

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
As Hartwell continues to grow, so does the need for its history to be preserved–specifically the historic architecture that lines its streets and helps maintain the character and charm it is known for. Such is the task of the Hartwell Historic Preservation Commission (HPC).
Photo by Zac Gudakov

Photo by Zac Gudakov

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Commissioners discuss road maintenance

News Staff
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Hart County Board of Commissioners’ (BOC) May 28 meeting was straightforward coming off of Memorial Day, with commissioners discussing the mobile home and RV park ordinance revisions and the ongoing solar farm moratorium.
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The Hartwell Sun

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First recorded Black marriage in Hart to be honored June 1

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
As the stories of people, places, and events in centuries past intertwine, the work of a historian is never finished–a rule of thumb that local historian Loretta King knows well. King’s idea to organize an upcoming event on June 1 at 10 a.m.
The Senior Center’s longest-attending member, Idell Morrison (center), surrounded by her family and holding the plaque that will hang in the new porch in her honor.

The Senior Center’s longest-attending member, Idell Morrison (center), surrounded by her family and holding the plaque that will hang in the new porch in her honor.

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Senior Center honors longest-attending member

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
By Rachel Black Staff writer On Friday, May 17, the Hart County Senior Center unveiled its new porch, marking the latest in a series of transformational renovations.
Sandy and Howard Holt at their granddaughter’s wedding last year.

Sandy and Howard Holt at their granddaughter’s wedding last year.

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The Holts celebrate 60 years of marriage

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
It is a true accomplishment and a testament to a couple’s dedication to each other to reach the 60-year anniversary milestone. Such is the story of Hartwell-based Howard and Alexandria “Sandy” Holt, who celebrated six decades of marriage on May 22.
Jackson Moon and his father Zachary riding in their brand new golf cart from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Jackson Moon and his father Zachary riding in their brand new golf cart from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Make-A-Wish surprises Hartwell child with golf cart

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
On May 17th, the Make-A-Wish Foundation partnered with E-Z-GO to surprise three-year-old Jackson Moon with the golf cart he’s always wanted. The Moon family’s relatives and close friends watched as the young boy received the gift, nearly a year and a half after a diagnosis that changed their lives.
Left to right: Beth Mewborn Commander James Fulghum American Legion post 109, Jeanne Alpers Service League ladies put a wreath at the WWII Monument for Memorial Day.

Left to right: Beth Mewborn Commander James Fulghum American Legion post 109, Jeanne Alpers Service League ladies put a wreath at the WWII Monument for Memorial Day.

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American Legion to honor our fallen heroes on Memorial Day

News Staff
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The American Legion Post 109 honors the fallen heroes by placing flags on the square and then on the graves of veterans around the county, all while holding a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27 at 11 a.m. at the Hart County Courthouse.