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Sunshot by Grayson Williams Vacation Bible school teachers Jennifer Craft, left, Teresa Haygood, middle, and Kelie Worley, right are in costume pass out materials Thursday, June 18, at Hartwell First Baptist, to families participating in this year’s virtual VBS.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams Vacation Bible school teachers Jennifer Craft, left, Teresa Haygood, middle, and Kelie Worley, right are in costume pass out materials Thursday, June 18, at Hartwell First Baptist, to families participating in this year’s virtual VBS.

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Pandemic prompts virtual vacation Bible school

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
A virtual vacation bible school wasn’t Hartwell First Baptist Church Children’s Director Jennifer Craft’s first choice for this summer, but she says the church is making the most of it.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell fire chief Terry Vickery poses for a photo in his office. Vickery will retire at the end of this year after 45 years on the job with the Hartwell Fire Department.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell fire chief Terry Vickery poses for a photo in his office. Vickery will retire at the end of this year after 45 years on the job with the Hartwell Fire Department.

Chief's retirement marks end of an era

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Hartwell Fire Chief Terry Vickery has witnessed first-hand the evolution of fire fighting — even growing up with a “fire phone” in his house — through the decades of his 45-year career with his hometown department.
Sunshot by Michael Hall — Dr. Edward Wysong of Hartwell Family Practice is retiring June 30, ending a 47-year career.

Sunshot by Michael Hall — Dr. Edward Wysong of Hartwell Family Practice is retiring June 30, ending a 47-year career.

Dr. Wysong retiring after 47-year career

Michael Hall
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Had it not been for a desire to take a swim in a lake, Dr. Edward Wysong may never have wound up in Hartwell.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell Lakeside campground operator Barry Stern, from left to right, Chris Rademacher of Kampgrounds of America, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson and Hartwell city councilman Tray Hicks ceremonially break ground on Hartwell Lakeside on Tuesday, June 23.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams — Hartwell Lakeside campground operator Barry Stern, from left to right, Chris Rademacher of Kampgrounds of America, U.S. Rep. Doug Collins, Hartwell mayor Brandon Johnson and Hartwell city councilman Tray Hicks ceremonially break ground on Hartwell Lakeside on Tuesday, June 23.

Let the camping begin: Ceremonial groundbreaking launches Hartwell Lakeside

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The ground is broken at Hartwell Lakeside as officials prepare to bring the nearly 10-year project to its full potential.
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News Staff
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: Three following too closely violations; one improper turn; one failure to signal; one improper use of central lane; two restrictions on use of flashing or revolving blue lights; one failure to yield entering roadway;...
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#Throwback Thursday

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
June 20, 1930 — A Hartwell man had a “Ripley’s Believe It or Not” moment when he reeled in three fish on one hook simultaneously. L.S. Long Jr., of Hartwell, was fishing in the Black River near Kingstree in South Carolina when he hooked three fish at one time.
Sunshot by Michael Hall Larry Roebuck poses for a photo outside The Hartwell Sun office recently. Roebuck said a truck crash in 2000 changed his life forever and led him to God for answers.

Sunshot by Michael Hall Larry Roebuck poses for a photo outside The Hartwell Sun office recently. Roebuck said a truck crash in 2000 changed his life forever and led him to God for answers.

Larry Roebuck is loving life

Michael Hall
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
God gave Larry Roebuck a wakeup call in the early 2000s.  Roebuck was driving a truck carrying a load of eggs when the load shifted, taking the entire rig with it. The truck turned on its side and pinned his left arm underneath it.