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‘Worldwide’ prayers bolster church after tragedy

News Staff
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
The River Point Community Church is pulling together to heal after an alleged DUI driver crashed into their church van and sent seven children to various hospitals Saturday. “We are taking it moment by moment,” River Point Pastor Kevin Mangum said.
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YMCA closes out June with final soccer camp

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Bell Family YMCA of Hartwell hosted their final soccer camp of the summer as they honed in on scenarios within the game. The campers braved out one of the hottest weeks of the summer to work on different scenarios that happen in the game of soccer on June 24-28.
Senior linebacker DJ Groves awaits the snap during a Team versus Team at T.L. Hanna High School back on June 17, as he looks to be an impact player for the Dogs’ defense in 2024.

Senior linebacker DJ Groves awaits the snap during a Team versus Team at T.L. Hanna High School back on June 17, as he looks to be an impact player for the Dogs’ defense in 2024.

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2024 Football Position Breakdown: Linebackers

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The most experienced position group on defense looks to make their mark in the 2024 campaign. The linebacker core of the Hart County High School football team only lost a few impact players in Trez Fouch, Jamir Rucker, and Korey Burton but returned everyone else.
Pictured are the 30-plus campers and 15-plus Hart County High School Volley Dogs who attended the third annual Kids Volleyball Camp at Hart County Middle School on June 24-26.

Pictured are the 30-plus campers and 15-plus Hart County High School Volley Dogs who attended the third annual Kids Volleyball Camp at Hart County Middle School on June 24-26.

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Volley Dogs build for the future with Kids Camp

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Hart County High School Volley Dogs helped build the future of their program by hosting their third annual Kids Volleyball Camp. The Volley Dogs hosted the camp at the Hart County Middle School Gym on June 24-26.
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Deputies arrest two in connection with stolen car, electronics

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Two people were arrested by Hart County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies after a car chase out of South Carolina last Friday morning, leading to the recovery of stolen property, including a vehicle, license plate, and electronics. Around 11:43 a.m.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   June 24   Stevie Jones, 34, of Canon was arrested and charged with probation violation - aggravated stalking, possession of methamphetamine, burglary in the first degree, possession of a firearm, and theft by taking.
The Hartwell Sun

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Filled with the Spirit

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
According to D.L. Moody, the renowned evangelist from a previous generation,  “You might as well try to see without eyes, hear without ears, or breathe without lungs, as to try to live the Christian life without the Holy Spirit.
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Outside agitators

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
In recent weeks, the Hartwell Sun has published four letters by out of town influencers, two by the same woman from Winder, and two from writers from Athens.
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Actions matter more

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
In response to the opinion piece last week by Kathy Malone, I am in agreement that, generally speaking, “words matter”. I also agree that the U.S. is, technically, a constitutional democratic republic. While it is now common for people to refer to the U.S.