City of Hartsville

City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation announces first adult dodgeball league

If dodgeball was a favorite sport of yours in elementary school, then welcome back to the glory days. Find out if you still have what it takes to be a dodgeball champion with the City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation’s first adult dodgeball league. Games will be played on Monday nights at 6 p.m. from May 8 to June 26 in the Gymnasium of the Coach T.B. Thomas Sports Center, 701 W. Washington St.

Teams must have a minimum of […]

April 10th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Safe Communities requests community support at second repeat offender notification session

Local law enforcement request community support and participation in taking a stand against crime on April 13, at 5:30 p.m. That evening, the Hartsville Police Department’s Hartsville Safe Communities Initiative will complete a second repeat offender notification session in City Hall Council Chambers located at City Hall, 100 E. Carolina Ave.

The notified offenders program marks a unified, proactive community effort to engage, educate, and encourage recurring offenders to change their behavior and make healthy life choices. Its aim is […]

April 4th, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – What Does Community Mean?

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

Community is something we build together. It involves a coordinated effort between residents and those that serve. I’ve been thinking about what it means to be a part of a community and the responsibility each of us has to ensure Hartsville is a safe place for all to live. There are things we all can do to strengthen and reinforce a sense of community in our city.

I think the most important thing one can do […]

March 31st, 2017|News|Comments Off

Police and Ministry continue partnership to improve community

The EMPOWER initiative (Employing Ministry and Police to Overcome Walls and End Racism) will continue efforts to improve the community this weekend. Founded in the fall of 2016, this partnership between the Ministerial Alliance, the Community Outreach Division of the Hartsville Police Department, and the City of Hartsville, works to make positive impacts in the area.

After a successful Community Work-Day this past month, volunteers will meet again, 9 a.m., Saturday, March 25 at 320 Bell Ave., for landscaping and […]

March 22nd, 2017|News|Comments Off

Hop over to Coker College for Eggstravaganza, Hartsville’s community Easter egg hunt

On Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m., the City of Hartsville and Coker College will host Eggstravaganza, a free community Easter egg hunt at Coker College’s Davidson Hall lawn. Featuring more than 8,000 eggs stuffed with candy and toys, Hartsville youth ages 12 and under are invited to participate in two separate egg hunts at different times divided by age group. The first round will be for children ages 6 and under, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The second round will […]

March 22nd, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – Leading Ladies

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

It is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of women throughout our shared past. During March I have spent a lot of time reflecting on women who have made significant contributions to our community, women who have helped advance the City of Hartsville.

I’m reminded of Mrs. David R. Coker, affectionately known as Miss May. She was a pioneer in many fields and an active leader for social, educational and cultural progress in […]

March 17th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Hartsville High School Freshman donates stuffed toys for house fire victims

Hartsville High School Freshman, Dani Melton, purchased bags of stuffed toys for a donation to the Hartsville Fire Department as her service project for the 2017 Miss Hartsville High competition. These stuffed toys will go to child victims of household fires to comfort them after such a traumatic experience.

At the age of 11, Miss Melton received a stuffed toy from the Hartsville Fire Department when she herself was a victim of a house fire. “It was nice to have […]

March 16th, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – Empowering Bridges

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

Strengthening the bridge between citizens and law enforcement is a priority for the City and we want to take preventive steps to avoid conflicts. We believe in community-oriented policing. The City strives to ensure residents have a working relationship with those who protect and serve.

With service and openness in mind, last fall the City of Hartsville Police Department partnered with the Greater Hartsville Ministerial Alliance to begin a new community outreach initiative.

This effort was named […]

March 3rd, 2017|News|Comments Off

Clemson University’s 4-H program sponsored by City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation engages Hartsville youth

Hartsville youth can engage with Clemson University’s 4-H program to learn leadership, citizenship, and life skills. This program, sponsored by City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation, uses a learn-by-doing approach to empower Hartsville youth to become healthy, productive, and contributing members of society. Classes will begin March 15 and will continue every Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the TB Thomas Sports Center located at 701 W. Washington St.

With a membership rate of $10, Hartsville youth can enjoy programs such […]

February 27th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Recycler of the Month – February 2017

Orie and Violet Johnson are the City of Hartsville’s Recyclers of the Month for Feb. 2017. As the Recyclers of the Month, the Johnsons 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 Services […]

February 24th, 2017|News|Comments Off