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North Carolina’s junior defensive end Kaimon Rucker named 3M Stem Scholar Athlete.

North Carolina’s junior defensive end Kaimon Rucker named 3M Stem Scholar Athlete.

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3M and Military Bowl honors Rucker

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Former Hart County standout and current North Carolina Tar Heel Linebacker Kaimon Rucker received the second annual 3M Stem Scholar Honor.
Junior guard Dakota Phillips dribbles past a defender in the 64-60 win over Wade Hampton High School to win the 15th annual McDonald’s Shootout hosted at Hart County.

Junior guard Dakota Phillips dribbles past a defender in the 64-60 win over Wade Hampton High School to win the 15th annual McDonald’s Shootout hosted at Hart County.

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Lady Dogs crowned champions of shootout

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Hart County Lady Dogs won the McDonald’s Shootout over the weekend of Dec. 26, but dropped their first game of 2023 to T.L. Hanna on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 53-43. After the Lady Dogs had a heartbreaking loss to Elbert County on Dec. 23, they looked to get back on track after the holiday break.
Photo credit: Insung Yoon

Photo credit: Insung Yoon

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# Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
1936: The following was published in The Hartwell Sun in January 1936. The author is not given: I asked the New Year, “What am I to do the whole year through?” The answer came: “Be True.” I asked again, “And what am I to say to those who pass my way?
Photo credit: David von Diemar

Photo credit: David von Diemar

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   •Tony Curry, 51, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with DUI, failure to register vehicle, and failure to stop for a stop sign. Dec. 29 •Ronderic Moore, 19, of Hartwell was arrested and charged with theft by stolen property.
From a walk-on quarterback to a Heisman finalist, Stetson Bennett has already had a legendary UGA career. Leading the Bulldogs to a come-from-behind victory over Ohio State’s Buckeyes in the New Year’s Eve Peach Bowl, No. 13 was honored as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) on offensive. Making the presentation was Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl president and CEO Gary Stokan. Counting last year’s semifinal and national championship games—plus the SEC championship game—that makes four times the six-year senior has been

From a walk-on quarterback to a Heisman finalist, Stetson Bennett has already had a legendary UGA career. Leading the Bulldogs to a come-from-behind victory over Ohio State’s Buckeyes in the New Year’s Eve Peach Bowl, No. 13 was honored as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) on offensive. Making the presentation was Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl president and CEO Gary Stokan. Counting last year’s semifinal and national championship games—plus the SEC championship game—that makes four times the six-year senior has been

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‘Old Lady Luck’ wore red and black on New Year’s Eve

Dink NeSmith
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
“Dawgs on top! We were gone. I gave up. You did, too. We were out of it and gone. Miracle!” If you were barking for the Georgia Bulldogs in 1980, you know who growled those words in Jacksonville. And you know where you were on Nov. 8, 1980, when Buck Belue hit Lindsay Scott—over the middle—and No.
Dawson Baker, center, marches alongside his father Kevin Baker, left, and mother Lisa Baker, right, during Senior Day festivities at Clemson University before kickoff versus the University of Miami.

Dawson Baker, center, marches alongside his father Kevin Baker, left, and mother Lisa Baker, right, during Senior Day festivities at Clemson University before kickoff versus the University of Miami.

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‘Orange’ you glad it happened?

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
It was once said that everything that has a beginning has an ending. This is a lesson that I learned recently in a rather difficult way, but to tell you that story, I need to tell you a few other stories first.
Andrew Nicholas Berry, 34, of Bowman, was arrested by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and charged with murder following a six hour manhunt after his girlfriend was found with multiple stab wounds on the morning of Dec. 31.

Andrew Nicholas Berry, 34, of Bowman, was arrested by the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office and charged with murder following a six hour manhunt after his girlfriend was found with multiple stab wounds on the morning of Dec. 31.

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Bowman man charged with murder

News Staff
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
A Bowman man was arrested on murder charges after a six hour manhunt ensued for his whereabouts following a stabbing on New Year’s Eve that left his girlfriend dead. Andrew Nicholas Berry, 34, of 2859 Bowman Highway in Bowman was arrested Dec.