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A sign indicating that Latin Flavors will be “coming soon” currently on the door at 33 Carolina Street.

A sign indicating that Latin Flavors will be “coming soon” currently on the door at 33 Carolina Street.

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Latin Flavors moves in to Chicago Steakhouse location

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
The new restaurant coming to the former location of Chicago Steakhouse, will be unlike anything Hartwell has seen in recent years. The restaurant, Latin Flavors, will be the second location of a concept created by owner Daniel Diaz, first in Winder.
Tyler Avant Carter

Tyler Avant Carter

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Alleged threats at Wendy’s lead to high speed chase

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
An argument at Wendy’s resulted in a police chase through town and a wrecked vehicle. At approximately 5:41 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16, Hartwell police responded to a report of a man locking himself in a room to avoid another man allegedly identified as Tyler Avant Carter, 17.
Kaylee Worley, 16, gives a thumbs up at Greenville Hospital hours after braving a racing accident at Lavonia Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Kaylee Worley, 16, gives a thumbs up at Greenville Hospital hours after braving a racing accident at Lavonia Speedway on Saturday, Feb. 19.

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Teen survives race day wreck: Dad: ‘She was ready to get back in the car that night’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
A scary accident at Lavonia Speedway involving a 16-year-old on Saturday, Feb. 19 thankfully ended without major injuries or tragedy. Kaylee Worley, 16, from Gaffney, SC was on the checkered flag lap when she passed out due to a medical issue, according to her father Seth Worley.
Photo submitted Hart County Middle School student Boston Graham wires an outlet circuit during an ag mechanics unit.

Photo submitted Hart County Middle School student Boston Graham wires an outlet circuit during an ag mechanics unit.

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The Hartwell Sun salutes our local chapter during National FFA Week

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Hart County students at both the middle and high school level are dedicated to creating a bright future for agriculture through their involvement with FFA. Agriculture is the largest industry in the area and FFA prepares young men and women to take the reigns in that arena.
Photo submitted - Cobb, an avid sports car driver in his spare time, shows off his Porsche.

Photo submitted - Cobb, an avid sports car driver in his spare time, shows off his Porsche.

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James Cobb is loving life

Josh Brannen
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Every person and every object has a history to it. James Cobb lives to bring that history to light. Cobb, 74, was born in 1947 and was the only child on a rural Hart County farm near Hickory Crossing.
The Blotter

The Blotter

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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests:   Feb. 8 •A Timothy Wade Alewine, 51, of Hartwell, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a methamphetamines, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Feb.