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A scarecrow in front of the Hart County Courthouse.

A scarecrow in front of the Hart County Courthouse.

Highlighting the very long history of scarecrows

Hungry birds have always been a problem for farmers. Sometimes the birds ate so much corn or wheat that a farmer and his family would not have enough food to last through the winter. So, for more than 3,000 years, farmers have responded with the use of scarecrows.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

BOC approves regulations for building homes

The Hart County Board of Commissioners took the first steps to help ensure homes are built to code in Hart County. The board approved additions to the building regulations and construction codes ordinance after the third and final reading of the ordinance.
Harlow

Harlow

Man charged with felonies after alleged car chase

The Hart County Sheriff’s Office apprehended the man who allegedly evaded police in a vehicular chase on Friday, Oct. 1. Hart County sheriff Mike Cleveland said the office arrested Kristopher Harlow, 23, on Sunday morning, Oct. 10 after receiving a tip on where he was located.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

Candidate forum scheduled; early voting opens

The Concerned Citizens Group of Hartwell is sponsoring a candidate forum at the Hart County Library on Tuesday, Oct. 19. The meeting at 6 p.m. will be the public’s opportunity to meet the 11 candidates running for City of Hartwell elected positions.
Chris Burns (far left), Brandon Moss (center left), Noah Wyckoff (center right), and Grayson Williams (far right)

Chris Burns (far left), Brandon Moss (center left), Noah Wyckoff (center right), and Grayson Williams (far right)

Hart fighters take medals in Spartanburg

Chuck Cawthon’s Contemporary Martial Arts had four Jiu Jitsu students compete at the NEWBREED SPARTANBURG CHAMPIONSHIP held on Saturday, September 25 at Upward Star Center in Spartanburg, SC.
Defender Keegan Dye takes on a double team against Franklin County on Friday.

Defender Keegan Dye takes on a double team against Franklin County on Friday.

Dye lives up to No. 1 jersey honor

Every year, the Hart County High School football team chooses one senior to wear the No. 1 jersey, a badge of honor and leadership for the team. Last season, running back Malachi Thomas wore the number before signing to play collegiate Division I football at Virginia Tech this season.
Diego Martinez

Diego Martinez

Hart cross country runners show out at regional championship

By Drew Dotson Staff writer   Hart County High School’s Cross Country teams finished high at their home meet on Thursday, Sept. 30. Runners competed at the third annual Bulldog Early and NEGIAA Region Championship 2021 at the Hartwell Golf Club against teams from around the area.
Senior Aliza raises for a spike in a home contest.

Senior Aliza raises for a spike in a home contest.

Volleydog senior embraces competition

For the Hart County Volleyball team, the biggest rival they face every year is Oconee County. Senior Volleydog Aliza Hart said that beating Oconee, last year and this year, are her favorite memories of high school. “It’s been awesome.