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Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Hart County Sheriff’s Office reported the following arrests: Nov. 4 • Brandon Keith Driver, 20, 2388 Beaverdam Farm Road, was arrested and charged with false statements and writings. Nov. 5 • Chandler Franklin Craft, 27, 1047 Stoneham Circle, Anderson, S.C.
The Hartwell Sun

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City begins making plans for new firehouse

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
A new fire station is in Hartwell’s future, according to Mayor Brandon Johnson. At the Hartwell city council meeting on Monday, Nov. 2, city manager Jon Herschell said he included architecture and engineering costs for a fire station in the 2021 budget. The budget was approved by the council.
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Census participation makes mayor hopeful

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
With the census now complete, Hartwell and Hart County will have an accurate tally of their population for the first time since the 2010 census. Hart County had a self-report rate of 59.1 percent and Hartwell had a self-report rate of 60 percent.
Photo submitted - The Gnome Home created by Kathy Hall is shown.

Photo submitted - The Gnome Home created by Kathy Hall is shown.

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Gnome Home graces Hart County Library

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
A peculiar house for a mythical creature has taken up residence at the Hart County Library. A hand-built Gnome Home was recently built and loaned to the library by Kathy Hall. The project was originally planned as an activity for Hall to do with her grandchildren.
Rufus Hill, pictured, a Hart County Training School graduate, ran for mayor of Hartwell in 1969.

Rufus Hill, pictured, a Hart County Training School graduate, ran for mayor of Hartwell in 1969.

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#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Nov. 15, 1918 — The Hartwell Sun reported on the end of World War I. It read: “The greatest war the world has ever known ended at 6 o’clock, Monday morning, Washington time, after lasting 1567 days.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new shoreline management plan.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a new shoreline management plan.

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Shore plan requires electrical inspection

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
A new shoreline management plan on Lake Hartwell could mean more expenses for lakeside residents with electricity running to their dock. Under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently released Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) that goes into effect on Nov.
Photo submitted - Hartwell Service League members from left to right, Dixie Northrup, Suzee Northrup, Kay Cleveland, Debra Kennedy and Beth Mewborn, show off the service league’s cookbook, now on sale.

Photo submitted - Hartwell Service League members from left to right, Dixie Northrup, Suzee Northrup, Kay Cleveland, Debra Kennedy and Beth Mewborn, show off the service league’s cookbook, now on sale.

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Service League sells cookbooks

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
The Hartwell Service League is selling cookbooks to make up for 2020’s fundraisers canceled because of  COVID-19 concerns.
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Holiday events on tap

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
With the holiday season right around the corner, Hart County will be welcoming the Christmas season with several community events.  The Hartwell Christmas Tree Lighting is planned for Nov. 24 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.  on the Courthouse Square in downtown Hartwell. Santa and Mrs.