City of Hartsville

A Moment with the Manager: Looking Back at 2018

As the end of December and the end of 2018 quickly approaches, I can hardly believe at all that our City has accomplished in just one year! I am also very excited at the opportunities that lie ahead of us in 2019.

Just one year ago, when we reflected on 2017, we were planning for an expansion that was coming to Piratesville Splash Pad. Less than six months from the column, we opened the expansion now known as Neptune Island Waterpark. Neptune Island welcomed […]

December 31st, 2018|A Moment With, News, Waterpark|Comments Off

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Public Notice: City of Hartsville nonpartisan municipal special election
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Public Notice: City of Hartsville nonpartisan municipal special election

The Darlington County Board of Elections and Registration and The City of Hartsville announces the Special Election for The City of Hartsville to be Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

December 17th, 2018|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Police Department Holiday Sober or Slammer Campaign

The Hartsville Police Department will be participating in the 2018/2019 Holiday Sober or Slammer Campaign that runs from December 14th until January 1st. In coordination with this campaign, Hartsville Police Department officers will increase enforcement efforts throughout the city, including public safety checkpoints. The Hartsville Police Department’s DUI Officer will be working peak enforcement hours as a part of this campaign. HPD asks the public to please be vigilant this holiday season and immediately report impaired drivers to 911 […]

December 10th, 2018|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Christmas Parade Rescheduled

In anticipation of heavy rainfall this weekend, the Hartsville Christmas Parade previously scheduled for December 8, 2018 has been rescheduled for Sunday, December 16th at 3 p.m. City officials made this decision out of an abundance of caution for the safety of all participants, safety workers, viewers, and organizers. The parade route map can be found on HartsvillefortheHolidays.com. Stay tuned to the Hartsville for the Holidays and City of Hartsville, SC Government Facebook pages to stay up to date […]

December 7th, 2018|News|Comments Off

10 Year Celebration of Coach TB Thomas Sports Center

The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a celebration to recognize the 10 year anniversary of the commemoration and naming of the Coach TB Thomas Sports Center. The festivities will be held at the Coach TB Thomas Sports Center located at 701 Washington Street, Hartsville, SC on December 14 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. There will be a small program celebrating the life and legacy of Coach TB Thomas. Light refreshments will be served […]

December 6th, 2018|Events, News, Parks and Recreation, Press Release|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Observes SC Arbor Day

The City of Hartsville will observe South Carolina Arbor Day on Friday, December 7, 2018 at 10 a.m. in The Vista at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Coker Avenue. Arbor Day is celebrated in the state of South Carolina on the first Friday in the month of December to mark the beginning of the state’s planting season. The observance ceremony will be held at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Coker Avenue. City of Hartsville representatives will be […]

November 29th, 2018|Events, News, Parks and Recreation, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville Christmas Parade is Coming Soon!

One of the most well-kept holiday traditions in the Hartsville community is the Hartsville Christmas Parade. The 2018 parade, sponsored by SPC Credit Union, Neptune Island Waterpark, and City of Hartsville, will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 8 as a part of the Hartsville for the Holidays season.

As a collaboration of the community, the Hartsville Christmas Parade will feature Hartsville’s first responders, local businesses, marching bands, dance troops, and an appearance from the Dixie Youth Pony Tails […]

November 19th, 2018|Events, News, Press Release, Tourism|Comments Off

Neptune Island Concludes Successful First Season

Neptune Island Waterpark opened its doors to the public on June 18, 2018 and concluded its season on September 9, 2018. During the first season, Neptune Island saw over 64,000 guests in the brand new waterpark and projects to see 80,000 next season. The waterpark had over 6,000 season pass holders that frequented the waterpark this summer. Neptune Island welcomed visitors from a total of 25 states and a large volume of attendees within a 75 mile radius of Hartsville, SC.

Not only did […]

November 14th, 2018|News, Parks and Leisure, Press Release, Tourism, Waterpark|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Kicks Off Holiday Season

On Thursday, November 15th, downtown Hartsville will be bustling with the holiday spirit as visitors and residents enjoy a variety of Hartsville for the Holidays happenings from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.

At 6 p.m., the Centennial Tree Lighting ceremony in Centennial Park will kick off the night’s festivities as Mayor Mel Pennington and Santa Claus light the Centennial Park Tree. Before the tree lighting, guests may enjoy holiday music performed by the Hartsville High School Chorus at 5:30 p.m. […]

November 9th, 2018|Events, Main Street, News, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department’s Annual Toys for Tots Giveaway

The Hartsville Fire Department is now accepting applications for their annual Toys for Tots Giveaway. Local families that are in need this Christmas may apply for assistance through this program in person at Hartsville Fire Department, 111 S. Seventh Street or online at hartsvillesc.gov/government/forms/toys-for-tots-application/. Applications will be accepted until November 30th, 2018.

Each year, this program is able to assist over 50 children in the Hartsville area that may not otherwise receive toys at Christmas. Hartsville Fire Chief, Jeff Burr, […]

November 1st, 2018|Fire, News, Press Release|Comments Off