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Hartwell Makers Festival coming Oct. 23

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Creativity will be on sale later this month with the new Hartwell Makers Festival. On Oct. 23, Hartwell’s Stephanie Crump will be hosting a new exclusive festival for creators and artists alike to showcase their work.
Constitution alley between Depot and Howell streets, seen above, has an untick in trash accumulation in recent years that the city and businesses are working to eliminate.

Constitution alley between Depot and Howell streets, seen above, has an untick in trash accumulation in recent years that the city and businesses are working to eliminate.

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City, business owners reach plan to alleviate trash issues in crowded alley

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Adjacent business owners and the city of Hartwell have come up with a plan to deal with trash on Constitution Alley. City manager Jon Herschell said the city has been trying to come up with a solution to eliminate the trash cans in the alley.
A scarecrow in front of the Hart County Courthouse.

A scarecrow in front of the Hart County Courthouse.

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Highlighting the very long history of scarecrows

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
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BOC approves regulations for building homes

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
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Man charged with felonies after alleged car chase

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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.
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Candidate forum scheduled; early voting opens

Dan Hunt
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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)

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Hart fighters take medals in Spartanburg

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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.

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Dye lives up to No. 1 jersey honor

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
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.