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Ribbon cutting for remodeled Hartwell Walmart Oct. 20

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
On Friday, Oct. 20, Walmart customers in Hartwell will be welcomed inside the newly transformed Supercenter location at 1572 Anderson Highway. Store associates with mark the occasion with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and in-store celebration beginning at 8:00 a.m.
Pictured are the 2023 REACH Hart scholars alongside the program’s community sponsors who were recognized at the signing ceremony. Pictured, from left to right, are OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, Kennon Keiser, Becky Loggins, Geraldine Vera Saldana, Rotary Club of Hartwell representative Jeff Loggins, South State Bank representative Kayla Poole, Deborah Ingram, Oglethorpe Power representative Davis Warnell, Jorge Aguilar, Hart Telephone Company representative Wyndee McKinnon, Adriana Perez-Lop

Pictured are the 2023 REACH Hart scholars alongside the program’s community sponsors who were recognized at the signing ceremony. Pictured, from left to right, are OneHartBeat Foundation Director Bobbie Busha, Kennon Keiser, Becky Loggins, Geraldine Vera Saldana, Rotary Club of Hartwell representative Jeff Loggins, South State Bank representative Kayla Poole, Deborah Ingram, Oglethorpe Power representative Davis Warnell, Jorge Aguilar, Hart Telephone Company representative Wyndee McKinnon, Adriana Perez-Lop

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Eight HCMS students become REACH Hart Scholars

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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Six students from Hart County Middle School have inked their names to become the newest class of  REACH (Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen) Hart scholars. On Oct.
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Hartwell City Council Approves 2024 Budget

News Staff
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Following a first reading Oct. 2, the Hartwell City Council met Oct. 13 to vote on its proposed 2024 budget. The council voted 7-0 to approve the budget which stands at $7,062,985, and includes a payment of $540,850 towards the construction of the new Hartwell Fire Station.
Pictured is the Fields of Faith leadership team praying before the event.

Pictured is the Fields of Faith leadership team praying before the event.

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Hart County students to host 6th annual Fields of Faith event

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
HARTWELL—Students from Lake Hartwell FCA will join thousands of other youth on athletic fields across the nation on Wednesday, Oct. 25, to share their Christian faith with fellow students during the annual national Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ (FCA, www.fca.org) Fields of Faith event.
Senior infielder Jazz Shealer (left) was emotional after playing in her final game for Hart.

Senior infielder Jazz Shealer (left) was emotional after playing in her final game for Hart.

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Lady Dogs shutout in region tournament to end season

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Lady Dogs were shutout in a6-0 loss in the first round of the region tournament. With the loss, it eliminated Hart from the remainder of the region tournament, while also ending their season. Hart traveled to Stephens County to take on the Lady Indians in the first round.
Jamir Rucker (6) and Tay Martin (27) tackle the Warriors quarterback in the 27-16 win.

Jamir Rucker (6) and Tay Martin (27) tackle the Warriors quarterback in the 27-16 win.

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Dogs defense spears Warriors in second region win

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
With the help of two pick-sixes, the Dogs took down the Oconee County Warriors to capture their second region win, 27-16. It was the first cool and crisp fall night under the lights in Herndon Stadium as the Dogs got set to take on the Warriors. Hart won the toss and elected to begin the ball game.
The Volley Dogs senior class picked up their 100th win Oct. 9 as they defeated Westside of Anderson, S.C. at home in four sets, 3-1. First row from left is Brooke Hubbard, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Teague Pierce and Mallory Clarie Wiggs. Second row from left is head coach Kate Beardsley, assistant coach Ashley Teasley, Lillie Kate Rogers, Alexis Walker, Kiera Jester, Dakota Phillips, Ryann Williamson, Ella Franklin, Hannah Harris, assistant coach Mike Atkins and Piper Phillips.

The Volley Dogs senior class picked up their 100th win Oct. 9 as they defeated Westside of Anderson, S.C. at home in four sets, 3-1. First row from left is Brooke Hubbard, Olivia Hancock, Peyton Mewborn, Teague Pierce and Mallory Clarie Wiggs. Second row from left is head coach Kate Beardsley, assistant coach Ashley Teasley, Lillie Kate Rogers, Alexis Walker, Kiera Jester, Dakota Phillips, Ryann Williamson, Ella Franklin, Hannah Harris, assistant coach Mike Atkins and Piper Phillips.

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Volley Dog’s Class of 2024 picks up their 100th win

News Staff
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Volley Dogs senior class picked up their 100th win on senior night against Westside of Anderson, S.C. in four sets, 3-1. Hart hosted the Lady Rams of Westside in a best of five match for senior night.
Hart County 4-H’ers pictured at Forestry Field Day include (front row, L-R) Easton Saylors, Morgan Johnson, Lincoln Daniel, Lukas Smith and coach Jacob Smith; (back row, L-R) Phoebe Cain York, Alexandria LeBar, Paige Wilson, Emma Shiflet, Grace Wilson and Ashleigh Jones.

Hart County 4-H’ers pictured at Forestry Field Day include (front row, L-R) Easton Saylors, Morgan Johnson, Lincoln Daniel, Lukas Smith and coach Jacob Smith; (back row, L-R) Phoebe Cain York, Alexandria LeBar, Paige Wilson, Emma Shiflet, Grace Wilson and Ashleigh Jones.

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4-H students shine at Forestry Field Day

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Hart County 4-H students earned first place honors at the Forestry Field Day competition at Sandy Creek Nature Center Sept. 7 The competition, hosted by the Northeast District 4-H, tested students knowledge of several areas related to forestry including trees, insects, diseases, and mensuration.