Pictured are the juniors as they defeated the seniors, 21-6 in the 2023 Powderpuff game. First row from left to right is Emily Evans, McKinley Ivester, Tykira Partlow, and Madison McLane. Second row from left to right is Luke Christopher, Bella Chitwood, Lillie Kate Rogers, Abigail Hubbard, Dakota Phillips, Caitlyn Clark, Chloe Bennett, Gracie Cook, Payton Mewborn, Hannah Harris, Jazz Shealer, Lakeria Groove, and Alijah Barber. Not pictured is Ella Franklin, Amelia Johnson, and Ryan Williamson

Photo by Scott Rodgerson

Above, (L-R) Lynn Smith and Diana Walter discuss Diana’s art during the Hartwell Art Center’s opening reception for ‘Awakenings’ May 5. Below, art patrons view the artwork in the show.

Pictured during the ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ dance and shoe drive at North Hart Elementary School are event planners and organizers (L-R) Jessica Caparas, Elizabeth Rossi and Amber Palmer. The event gave dozens of shoes to local kids.

For the last year I had the opportunity to learn how to play the carillon on Clemson’s campus. Like Quasimodo, I would climb the famed clocktower to play the bells for everyone in earshot.

Third graders at North Hart Elementary showcased their economic marketplace at this year’s STEAM Showcase. Pictured are (L-R) Jamie Roberts, Lailan Carter, London Reagin, Brayden Shankle, Harrison Carter and Debbie Hughes.

Gumpsters creator Kim Herron displays how his “pay as you throw” receptacle is used. The Hart County Board of Commissioners is the first municipality to incorporate the solid waste disposal option.

Worship leader Sherry Lewis is shown speaking at one of the services held during the first season of Water’s Edge Ministry at Lake Hartwell.

St. Andrew’s Grant to Hart County Senior Center was presented to Senior Center Activities Director Linda Campel and some of the participants in the senior center’s programs.

Louise (left) and Sharon Bisso have worked together at Elsie Bee Originals since 2003. Sharon will celebrate Louise this Sunday for Mother’s Day.