City of Hartsville

Russell Slatton named Director of Public Services for the City of Hartsville

Russell Slatton has been named Director of Public Services for the City of Hartsville. Slatton accepted his position in March 2017. He hails from Taylors, S.C. and has served 27 years in the Navy. Slatton holds a Bachelors and a Masters degree in Workforce Education and Management from Southern Illinois University.

Slatton will be directly responsible for the planning, directing, and coordination of the Environmental Services and Public Works. Slatton will also provide leadership and direction in the development of […]

May 23rd, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – Summer Fun

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

Summer is quickly approaching which means soon school will be out and Hartsville’s youth will have a lot more free time. I like to take a moment each year to list some of the awesome activities geared for families and young people of varying ages during the summer months. There is plenty to see, do, and experience, until August rolls around. Here are a few favorites.

1.) Spend a day splashing around Piratesville, an elaborate pirate-themed […]

May 12th, 2017|News|Comments Off

2017 Screen on the Green season begins with “National Treasure,” sponsored by Allstate Insurance – Robinette Insurance Agency, Inc.

Screen on the Green, the City of Hartsville’s free series of summertime movies, will launch Saturday, May 27 with a showing of “National Treasure,” sponsored by Allstate Insurance – Robinette Insurance Agency, Inc., in Burry Park, 131 Cargill Way.

“National Treasure” follows the story of Ben Gates, a historian, in search of a legendary treasure through riddles and clues on some of the nation’s most valued documents before the treasure falls into the wrong hands. The movie is rated PG […]

May 10th, 2017|Events, News|Comments Off

Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center to be home court of Florence Wildcats in partnership with City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation

In partnership with the City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation department, the semi-pro basketball team, the Florence Wildcats have chosen Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center in Hartsville as their home court for this season. The Florence Wildcats home opener is set for Saturday, May 13 beginning at 5 p.m. The Wildcats will face the Petersburg Cavaliers of Petersburg, Virginia. The Wildcats open the home stretch at 2-3, while Petersburg comes to town 4-3.

“We’re excited about hosting the Florence Wildcats […]

May 10th, 2017|News, Parks and Recreation|Comments Off

Karen Caulder named Finance Director for the City of Hartsville

Karen Caulder has been named Finance Director for the City of Hartsville. Caulder accepted her position in March 2017. She will serve as the chief financial advisor to the City Manager, overseeing finances of major upcoming City projects and investments. Caulder’s job responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and execution of the City-wide budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The Finance Department will also be under Caulder’s supervision to ensure quality service in the collection of the City’s major revenue […]

May 2nd, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – Hartsville 2030

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

It is time to shape a new vision of our city. This year we will begin crafting a new comprehensive plan that will layout goals, objectives and a series of strategies that will help us achieve new milestones for our growing municipality. Our current plan, Hartsville 2020, has been a comprehensive guide for all of the City’s projects and priorities. It was developed through joint efforts between The City’s Planning Commission, Planning and Development staff, the Steering […]

April 28th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Columbia Children’s Theatre presents “James and the Giant Peach” with support from City of Hartsville, Duke Energy Foundation

On Sunday, May 7 beginning at 3 p.m., Hartsville families can experience the oversized musical, “James and the Giant Peach”, performed by the Columbia Children’s Theatre at the Center Theater located at 212 N. Fifth St.

When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach. Suddenly, James finds himself in the center of the gigantic peach – among human-sized insects with equally oversized […]

April 19th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Recycler of the Month – March 2017

James and Sandra Thomas were named the City of Hartsville’s Recyclers of the Month for March 2017. As the Recyclers of the Month, the couple received a yard sign as well as a Main Street Hartsville downtown gift certificate.

The award program highlights those city residents participating in the City of Hartsville’s recycling program, a partnership between the city and Sonoco. To learn more about guidelines for recycling in Hartsville, visit www.hartsvillesc.gov. To request a recycling roll cart, call Environmental […]

April 17th, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – The Change You Want To See

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

There have been a lot of positive changes in Hartsville over the last few years, with more to come. City officials and employees put in a lot of hard work to consistently improve the quality of life in our area. We enjoy planning functions, events and programs that provide citizens opportunities to gather and fellowship. We are committed to coordinating initiatives that attempt to address concerns and problems.

However, the City needs consistent help from the […]

April 13th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Great American Cleanup returns April 29

Hartsville residents are invited to spend a Saturday morning improving the city’s neighborhoods and streets by volunteering for the Great American Cleanup, on April 29.

This 15th annual event, sponsored by the City of Hartsville and Keep Darlington County Beautiful, is an opportunity for volunteers to clear away trash and debris from road right-of-ways in neighborhoods of their choosing. Last year, Hartsville’s Great American Cleanup brought together 20 volunteers to collect 7.21 tons of litter and debris, beautifying an estimated […]

April 10th, 2017|News|Comments Off