Opinion & Editorial

Vivian Fargason, daughter of publisher Patrick Fargason, is a bona fide ag expo critic.

Vivian Fargason, daughter of publisher Patrick Fargason, is a bona fide ag expo critic.

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Critics say: ‘best ag expo ever!’

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
When my daughter Vivian entered middle school last fall, it was the perfect time for her old man to impart some wisdom. “You’re entering the big leagues now, dear,” I told her. “Now’s the time when your grades truly begin to count.
The Hartwell Sun

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The 12th man showed out

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
What an unbelievable way for the Dogs to start their season last week with a 17-7 win over our rival, the Elbert County Blue Devils. It marked Hart County’s first win in the Granite Bowl since 2014 in a 19-7 win.
Pictured from left is Bryan Hicks, Mike Atkins, and Bruce Hicks during Atkins 40th anniversary at WKLY.

Pictured from left is Bryan Hicks, Mike Atkins, and Bruce Hicks during Atkins 40th anniversary at WKLY.

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Filling in for a legend

Benjamin London - Sports Editor and Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
With a horrendous GPA after my freshman year at North Greenville University, I took the summer to pray about what God had planned for me. I spent the summer serving on staff for the Georgia Baptist Mission Board with the theme of the summer camp around the word next.
The Hartwell Sun

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Pickleworm Problems

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Have you noticed tiny holes in your squash, watermelons, cucumbers, or cantaloupe?  If you have, you may be dealing with a pickleworm infestation. Pickleworms are a late-season pest that can be problematic in all cucurbit crops.
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Should I pay more?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Last week we had another plea for another exemption for seniors on school taxes. The arguments are always “others are getting an exemption” or “I don’t have kids in the school system” or “we need more fairness,”  I sympathize with the desire for lower taxes and limited government.
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Danger of Election Deniers

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Some of the most disturbing and divisive trends that still have traction are the completely unfounded notions of election deniers.
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The stakes in this election are high

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
As the November 5th election approaches, it’s important for voters to think about the direction they want our community, state, and nation to go. The stakes are high, and the decision we make will have lasting impacts on our economy, safety, and way of life.
Joel Volpi knew exactly how to capture the Cooper’s hawk—unharmed—that refused to exit our farm’s storage/shop barn.

Joel Volpi knew exactly how to capture the Cooper’s hawk—unharmed—that refused to exit our farm’s storage/shop barn.

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Rolodexes—old and new—save the day, twice

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
For decades it sat next to my office phone. The alphabetized Rolodex was my handy go-to reference file. For those not born in the last century, the directory’s spindle was stuffed with business cards, names and numbers.
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In Appreciation of Wild Plums

News Staff
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
For some reason that I can’t fathom I woke up this morning thinking about wild plums. The ones that I was thinking about were the ones that my good friend Cletus Brightstar and I ate when we were children when they (the plums) were ripe.