City of Hartsville

Piratesville Splash Pad Season Pass Holders to enjoy Season Pass Bash

On Sat., July 29, at 7 p.m., Season Pass Holders to the Piratesville Splash Pad, located at 1109 14th St., are invited to an exclusive Season Pass Bash hosted by City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation. This pirate-themed party is available only to those who previously purchased Season Passes for the 2017 season. Redeemable coupons for free snow cones will be given to each attendant. Cupcakes will also be served.

“Our department is pleased to be hosting this exclusive […]

July 12th, 2017|News|Comments Off

2017 Screen on the Green presents “Finding Dory,” sponsored by North Industrial Machine

The City of Hartsville’s Screen on the Green free summertime movie series will continue on Sat., July 22 with a screening of “Finding Dory,” sponsored by North Industrial Machine. The showing will take place at dusk, 8:57 p.m. or later, in Burry Park, 131 Cargill Way.

“Finding Dory” is a Pixar Animated comedy that follows a forgetful fish named Dory as she searches the ocean for her long-lost parents. With her companions Nemo and Marlin by her side, Dory sets […]

July 10th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Special Column – A Moment with Chief Burr

The summer often brings severe weather events—heavy rain, thunder, lighting, tropical storms, hurricanes. With this in mind, the City of Hartsville takes steps to try to protect citizens and necessary infrastructure in case of inclement weather. The Hartsville Fire Department is an integral part in keeping people safe during emergencies.

The Fire Department, located on the corner of Marlboro and Seventh Street, houses Hartsville’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). During times of crisis, the EOC allows City officials and first responders […]

July 7th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Hartsville Police Department announces opening of Hartsville Safe Communities office

On Tuesday, July 18, at 10 a.m., Hartsville Police Department will host a ribbon cutting event for the opening of the new office space for the Hartsville Safe Communities program, located at 710-H S. Fifth St. At this event, the public will have the opportunity to meet with officers of the Hartsville Police Department as well as the Community Outreach Division. Light refreshments will be served.

This new office space will be manned by Lt. Tenyonde Richardson and the Community […]

July 5th, 2017|News|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Fire Department offer firework safety tips

With the Fourth of July holiday approaching, the City of Hartsville Fire Department are urging residents to stay safe while participating in any fireworks activities this Independence Day.

South Carolina state law prohibits fireworks from being sold to anyone younger than 16 years of age. For those choosing to use consumer fireworks, the Hartsville Fire Department suggests these safety tips:

Observe local laws. If unsure whether it is legal to use fireworks, check with local officials.
Monitor local weather conditions. […]

June 27th, 2017|News|Comments Off

2017 Screen on the Green presents with “The BFG,” sponsored by Carolina Bank

Screen on the Green, the City of Hartsville’s free summertime movie series, will show “The BFG” in Burry Park, 131 Cargill Way, on Sat., July 8, sponsored by Carolina Bank.

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, Disney’s “The BFG” tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a young girl named Sophie and the Big Friendly Giant (BFG) as they work together to rid the world of the bad giants that are out to get humans. To get rid […]

June 26th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Registration now open for the Orlando Hudson’s Elite Skills Camp

Registration is now open for the Orlando Hudson’s Elite Skills Camp, hosted by City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation, for youth baseball players ages 9 to 17. The camp will be at Byerly Park Recreation Complex’s baseball fields from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Orlando Hudson, retired 11-year MLB Second Baseman, Gold Glover, and MLB All-Star with other professional athletes and college coaches will train and guide participants through proper batting, fielding, and […]

June 26th, 2017|News|Comments Off

Recycler of the Month – May 2017

Becky and John Sledge have been named the City of Hartsville’s Recyclers of the Month for May 2017. As the Recyclers of the Month, they received a yard sign as well as a Main Street Hartsville downtown gift certificate.

The Sledges enjoy recycling as much as they can and encourage other businesses and residents to do the same. Their objective is to keep as much waste, as possible, from ending up in the local landfills.

The award program highlights those city […]

June 23rd, 2017|News|Comments Off

A Moment with the Manager – Back and Forward

By: Natalie M. Zeigler
City Manager

A year ago, our community was named All-America City. A group of 20 adults and 6 Hartsville teens traveled to Denver to present to judges about Hartsville’s progress in problems relating to youth wellness and education. The demonstration highlighted our local hardships and our growth. The youth told our story, a narrative that we expound upon every day in our collective efforts to build a better home. I think it is important to commemorate achievements. […]

June 23rd, 2017|News|Comments Off

Hartsville youth to enjoy second season of We Hart Play program in local parks

Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation is providing free coordinated play through the We Hart Play program this summer from June 26 to August 4. Te’Quan Coe, the Hartsville Play Coordinator, will be at various parks each week from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The We Hart Play program was established last year to engage the community’s youth in activities at Hartsville parks during the summer for free and safe play.

Te’Quan Coe is a Hartsville […]

June 21st, 2017|News|Comments Off