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Lieutenant Darin T. Rucker of Hartwell’s Uniform Patrol Division partnered with the Hart County High School Marching Bulldogs to emphasize school safety in the local community.

Lieutenant Darin T. Rucker of Hartwell’s Uniform Patrol Division partnered with the Hart County High School Marching Bulldogs to emphasize school safety in the local community.

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Hartwell police and the Hart County Marching Band give tips for back to school traffic

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
With students returning to the classroom today for the first day of school, the Hartwell Police Department has teamed up with the Hart County High School Marching Band to emphasize school safety in the local community.
Local law enforcement sweep the building during an active shooter simulation drill at Hart County Middle School.

Local law enforcement sweep the building during an active shooter simulation drill at Hart County Middle School.

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HCCS conducts active shooter drill

Patrick Fargason - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Prior to the first day of school, the Hart County Charter System (HCCS) successfully conducted an active shooter simulation drill with local first responders on July 30 at Hart County Middle School.
Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   The following is a list of names entered into the booking computer at Hart County Jail for July 23-29, 2024. Names, ages and towns are listed as they appear in the computer. Offenses listed are charges; guilt has not been proven.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Harris now owns Afghanistan withdrawal

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
In a reply to letters by me and others regarding Afghanistan, the author of the letter titled “Leaving Afghanistan:” in the July 11th issue, made a big effort to deflect blame from Biden to Trump regarding the humiliating way our forces left that country.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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James the Just

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
James the Just, Jesus’ brother, was a key leader in the early Christian church. His role was pivotal in defining the early church’s relationship with Jewish law and in including Gentiles into the Christian faith.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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National Health Center Week

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
I am writing to highlight the significance of National Health Center Week, which is being celebrated from August 5th to August 9th this year.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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A plea for kindness

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
As a new school year begins, I feel compelled to make a plea for kindness. On August 1st, students will fill the classrooms of this county.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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In their own words

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
There was a time when both political parties wanted the same things—national security, good schools, a strong economy, and equal opportunities for every American to pursue a better life. This was a time when politics was about working through contrasting ideas on how best to achieve common goals.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Growing With Work and Chores

News Staff
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
I grew up on a farm and as everyone knows, farms require work. They don’t run themselves nor do they wait for the work to be done. Everything has a season. I was first drafted to work on the farm when I was about eight years old. I worked in the field, hoeing and picking cotton and bell pepper.