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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.
Photo by Stephanie Crump — Yolanda Feaster, left, poses for a photo with her children, Queasia, middle, and C.J., right.

Photo by Stephanie Crump — Yolanda Feaster, left, poses for a photo with her children, Queasia, middle, and C.J., right.

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Habitat family featured, blitz build planned

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Hart Habitat for Humanity is getting recognized nationally, but organizers still need the community’s help making a disabled woman’s dream home a reality.
REACH Hart Prom

REACH Hart Prom

Grownup prom to benefit REACH Hart

News Staff
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The second-annual REACH Hart Prom for Grownups is set to return on July 21 with a “Great Gatsby” theme.  The inaugural event in 2019 was successful in its support of the REACH Hart Community Education Foundation, said foundation director Anna Hall.  “Last year went very well,” Hall said.
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City: Ridge Rd. plat annexed despite county's claim

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Despite county commissioners questioning the legality of it, city officials say a recent annexation request from a developer is complete and the property is annexed into Hartwell, while a separate effort by the city to annex Hartwell Lakeside is still in limbo.
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Teen drowns in Lake Hartwell over weekend

Grayson Williams
Monday, June 15, 2020
An 18-year-old Boy Scout drowned in Lake Hartwell on June 13. Authorities discovered the body of Stephen Bowman, 18, of Cornelia, several hours after law enforcement was called to investigate at Camp Rotary Boy Scout Camp off of Rotary Boyscout Drive in Reed Creek.
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The Blotter

News Staff
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
The Hartwell Police Department reported the following incidents and citations: One driving without headlights when required; one loud music violation; one following too closely; one failure to maintain lane; one failure to register vehicle.