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Hannah Coker and Abby Trotter were pumped up ahead of their public speaking CDE's at Madison County High School. Hannah competes in Creed Speaking and Abby competed in Prepared Publoc Speaking.

Hannah Coker and Abby Trotter were pumped up ahead of their public speaking CDE's at Madison County High School. Hannah competes in Creed Speaking and Abby competed in Prepared Publoc Speaking.

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Middle Schooler tops at FFA speaking event

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Hannah Coker readily admits, she has a competitive spirit. The sixth-grader at Hart County Middle School runs track, she’s a cheerleader, she takes part in her family’s beekeeping business. Now she can add being a Future Farmers of America competition winner to her resumé. On Jan.
The Hartwell Sun

The Hartwell Sun

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Mural to adorn wall in downtown Hartwell

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
A mural is expected to bring an artistic flair to Depot Street in downtown Hartwell. The new mural will be located on the side of the Blush Hair Studio building on Depot Street. The currently bare wall of the building is facing a public parking lot and is visible from both Depot and Howell streets.
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Homestead exemption changes mulled

Drew Dotson
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Homeowners over the age of 65 may see an increase to their homestead tax exemption on the November general election ballot if  the counties in District 32 and state Rep. Alan Powell can agree on the amount of increase. Currently, there is a $10,000 homestead exemption for seniors.
Thomas Jordan will run for reelection for another term as Chief Magistrate Judge in Hart County.

Thomas Jordan will run for reelection for another term as Chief Magistrate Judge in Hart County.

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Jordan to seek magistrate seat again

Michael Hall
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Thomas Jordan will run for reelection for another term as Chief Magistrate Judge in Hart County. It would be his third term.
Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Abigail Ricketts, left, and Linda Mealor, right, read during a book club meeting at Hart County Middle School, organized by Hart Partners, reads “Where the Red Fern Grows” on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Middle School.

Sunshot by Grayson Williams - Abigail Ricketts, left, and Linda Mealor, right, read during a book club meeting at Hart County Middle School, organized by Hart Partners, reads “Where the Red Fern Grows” on Friday, Feb. 14 at the Middle School.

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Book club boosts HCMS readers

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
A middle school book club, partnering students with mentors in a collaborative read-along, is introducing children to classic novels and helping build their confidence, club organizers say.
The Hartwell Sun in 1949

The Hartwell Sun in 1949

#THROWBACK THURSDAY

News Staff
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Feb. 20, 1920 — A Hartwell man traversed some bumpy roads for a holiday trip and wanted U.S. citizens to step up and improve the highways after ditching his car for a train ride midway through the return voyage.
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Financial wellness course returns

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
A financial wellness course starting in March is available to people interested in improving their financial standing. The event also could help with purchasing a home. The 10-week course will begin March 2. The classes will be held on Monday’s from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saverio Antonious Belton, 25

Saverio Antonious Belton, 25

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Chase exceeds 100 mph, nets drug arrest

Grayson Williams
Wednesday, February 19, 2020
A man is behind bars after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through Hartwell exceeding 100 m.p.h. in a 45 m.p.h. zone last Saturday morning. Saverio Antonious Belton, 25, 287 Finley Street, Anderson, S.C., was arrested on Feb.
Sunshot by MIchael Hall - Angie McGee, owner of Wade’s Tax Service and Hartland Farm and Home Realty, back, and Wade Gaines, front, executive of the Warren Foundation Scholarships, are pictured in their offices on E. Franklin Street in Hartwell.

Sunshot by MIchael Hall - Angie McGee, owner of Wade’s Tax Service and Hartland Farm and Home Realty, back, and Wade Gaines, front, executive of the Warren Foundation Scholarships, are pictured in their offices on E. Franklin Street in Hartwell.

Organizations offer strong school support

Anna Hall
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Angie McGee has strong, deep roots in Hart County. She is a Hart County High School graduate and a native of Hart County.