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Three generations of the Beck family have worked at Backstreet Bar-B-Q over the last 25 years, including left to right, Kain Norris, son of co-owner Kayla Segars, Segars and co-owner Bob Beck. Segars is the daughter of former co-owner Frankie Beck, Bob’s brother. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Three generations of the Beck family have worked at Backstreet Bar-B-Q over the last 25 years, including left to right, Kain Norris, son of co-owner Kayla Segars, Segars and co-owner Bob Beck. Segars is the daughter of former co-owner Frankie Beck, Bob’s brother. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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A Recipe for Success: Backstreet BBQ celebrates 25 years

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   In the late 90s, brothers Bob and Frankie Beck decided to purchase the abandoned Tastee Freeze building, located at 290 W. Franklin St. The property was covered with pests, dust and debris.
Photos by Bill Powell, Adriana Cascio and Diane Tolbert

Photos by Bill Powell, Adriana Cascio and Diane Tolbert

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Star- Spangled Saturday

News Staff
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Photos by Bill Powell, Adriana Cascio and Diane Tolbert   Downtown Hartwell was filled with festive fun during the Hartwell Service League’s annual Pre-4th Celebration Saturday, June 28.
The Hartwell Sun

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Recreational water watch lifted

Rose Scoggins - Editor and Publisher
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
By Rose Scoggins Editor/Publisher   The recreational water watch for Lake Hartwell due to harmful algal blooms (HAB) has been lifted just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.    The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) announced the lifting of the watch Tuesday.
Members of the John Benson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and local historian and Nancy Hart impersonator Sara Lesseur unveiled the new Nancy Hart statue on June 18. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Members of the John Benson Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and local historian and Nancy Hart impersonator Sara Lesseur unveiled the new Nancy Hart statue on June 18. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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Unveiling local history

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   A statue honoring Nancy Hart was unveiled during a special ceremony with over 50 individuals present on the Nancy Hart Garden Club corner of the Hart County June 18.
Hart County Animal Rescue (HCAR) employees and volunteers (L-R) Robert Sterling, Kristi Sterling, Sherri Lane, Maycee Lane and Lisa Oliphant pose with bicycles in front of the HCAR sign. The group is participating in 100 days of walking, running and cycling to raise awareness for the organization and struggling dogs in the Hart community. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Hart County Animal Rescue (HCAR) employees and volunteers (L-R) Robert Sterling, Kristi Sterling, Sherri Lane, Maycee Lane and Lisa Oliphant pose with bicycles in front of the HCAR sign. The group is participating in 100 days of walking, running and cycling to raise awareness for the organization and struggling dogs in the Hart community. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

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100 days of activities, raising awareness for Hart County Animal Rescue

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
By Adriana Cascio Leading News Reporter   A group of five rescue employees and volunteers began 100 days of walking, running and cycling to raise awareness for Hart County Animal Rescue (HCAR) and the homeless dogs of Hart County June 1.
Jato, a 3-year-old male Junior PWD from Asheville, North Carolina, shakes off water on Allen Reindorf (left) and Morgan Jennings (right) after performing tricks during the water trials. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Jato, a 3-year-old male Junior PWD from Asheville, North Carolina, shakes off water on Allen Reindorf (left) and Morgan Jennings (right) after performing tricks during the water trials. (Photo/Adriana Cascio)

Making a splash on Lake Hartwell

Adriana Cascio – Leading News Reporter
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Photos by Cascio  Over 50 Portuguese Water Dogs (PWD) made their debut at Lake Hartwell on Sunday during the United Sunshine States Portuguese Water Dog Club sanctioned water trials. The dogs pulled nets, retrieved buoys and dove into the water with their trainers.