City of Hartsville

Annual Hartsville Christmas Parade tradition continues

One of the most well-kept holiday traditions in the Hartsville community is the Hartsville Christmas Parade. The 2017 parade, sponsored by Sonoco, SPC Credit Union, and North Industrial Machine, will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sat., Dec. 9 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 Hartsville Northern League Minor League All […]

November 28th, 2017|News|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation to host basketball skills camp

The Florence Wildcats will be offering their knowledge of basketball for a free skills camp for boys and girls ages 8 to 16. The camp will be hosted by the City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation at the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, 701 W. Washington St. on Sat., Dec. 9 from noon to 3 p.m.

“We wanted to provide something positive, upbeat and enjoyable for youth in the Hartsville community,” says Director of Basketball Operations and Part-Owner of the […]

November 27th, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – A Moment of Thanks

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

It’s a season of gratitude. This week families gather together to celebrate all for which they have to be thankful. I am encouraged to do the same. Often times I think it’s easier for us to dwell on the negative, to only consider what we don’t have. There is always room for improvement, and striving for better is noble. I also believe it is important to look at what is around us and to compare […]

November 21st, 2017|A Moment With, News|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department accepting donations for Boots and Buckets for Kids annual program

Hartsville Fire Department is now accepting donations for its Boots and Buckets for Kids annual program, which assists Hartsville families with gifts for their children.

Hartsville’s firefighters will collect donations beginning 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24 on Hartsville Crossing Boulevard, both at the intersection of South Fourth Street, near the Walmart Supercenter, as well as the intersection of South Fifth Street. The firefighters will be accepting monetary donations only.

“Even though we never get to see the kids we help enjoying […]

November 14th, 2017|Fire, News|Comments Off

A Moment with Manager – Hartsville Comes Alive With Holiday Cheer

November has arrived! We’ve said goodbye to ghouls and goblins and hello to the start of the holiday season. Over the next few weeks Hartsville will come alive with festivities for residents and visitors. On behalf of the City, I welcome everyone to come join the events we have scheduled and revel in the holiday spirit.

The Hartsville for the Holidays season kicks off Thursday, November 16th, from 6pm to 9pm with the Downtown Holiday Open House and Centennial Tree […]

November 9th, 2017|A Moment With, News|Comments Off

City of Hartsville to kick off holidays with downtown celebration

On Thurs., Nov. 16, downtown Hartsville will be bustling with the holiday spirit as visitors and residents enjoy a variety of Hartsville for the Holidays happenings beginning at 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 with the first lighting of the City of Hartsville tree. Before the tree lighting, enjoy holiday tunes performed by the Hartsville High School chorus at 5:30 p.m. After the tree […]

November 7th, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Marketing and Events Coordinator

People often have the misconception that small cities have nothing going on, but that’s not the case for Hartsville. The number of events and activities we host make our city a premiere destination in the region. Tourism is booming. Downtown is bustling, and there is always something going on.

A few weeks ago, the City of Hartsville held a special drive-in movie night at Byerly Park. The event attracted a big crowd and brought visitors from as far as Florence, […]

October 27th, 2017|A Moment With, News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – Fall for Hartsville Happenings

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manger

When talking about the growth of Hartsville, having too much to do is a good problem to have. October starts one of the busiest seasons in the city. There is a lot to look forward to this month.

Tomorrow—October 14—is the Fall for Hartsville Farmers Market. A portion of East Carolina Avenue will be blocked off starting at 9am for a combined event featuring produce vendors, artisan crafts, and Loop Da Vile. Next week, Thursday, October […]

October 13th, 2017|A Moment With, News|Comments Off

City of Hartsville recognizes local Eagle Scout project, Lawton Park kayak dock

On Fri., Oct. 20, at 5:30 p.m., the City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation department will host a ribbon cutting event in recognition of the new kayak dock at Lawton Park. The project was organized and completed by Ryan Traver, Boy Scout Troop 523, as his Eagle Scout project.

“I’ve grown up in Hartsville, I love the city and the people here, and I wanted to do something that would benefit the community,” says Ryan Traver, “I’ve been kayaking and […]

October 6th, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – Kind words from visitors

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manger

It is often important to get an outside opinion, to receive a different perspective. Earlier this month, Mayor Mel Pennington received a note of thanks from a Elizabeth Reber. The letter is a reminder of what we do well as a community.

Dear Mr. Mayor — Recently, my mother, two children and our combined six dogs and one cat were evacuated from our homes on Hilton Head Island. As luck would have it, we found lodging in […]

September 29th, 2017|News|Comments Off