Winston Phillips, who has spent nearly six decades working in five different butcher shops, presents a tray of ribeyes, his favorite cut of meat, at Hometown Butcher. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

After 20 years of service in the United States Army, Sgt. 1st Class Christy Worthy put on a new uniform as a Hartwell Police Department officer and school resource officer at Hart County Middle School. Worthy now spends her days protecting the students of HCMS, a job she said she loves doing. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

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Freshman clarinetist Shia Hiland was named member of the week for the Sept. 25 High Notes series. In addition to his marching and playing efforts, Hiland was selected for his dedication to helping the band and the crüe by moving props and equipment. (Photo by Adriana Cascio)

Hartwell Main Street held a ribbon cutting for Luxy Locks, located at 28 S. Forest Ave., following its opening Aug. 21. “We’re so excited to see a new business on South Forest putting a building in action that has been closed for many years!,” Economic and Community Development Director Jason Ford said after the ribbon cutting. (Photo submitted by Jason Ford)

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Hart County girls basketball head coach Mike Edwards was one of four individuals inducted into his high school’s Hall of Fame last week. The former four-sport athlete and coach at Valwood High School was surrounded by his family during the induction, that also included individuals and teams he was connected with during his time at his alma mater. (Photo submitted by Tammy Edwards)