City of Hartsville

Hartsville’s Hidden Hero: Arnold Floyd

Hartsville’s Hidden Hero for the month of March is Arnold Floyd. Arnold has been with the City of Hartsville for 17 years and it currently serving as the landscape specialist. Each day is different in the life of Arnold Floyd. From March – September, Arnold’s primary responsibility is helping to mitigate any mosquito problems within the City by taking proactive measures and spraying mosquito prone areas. Based on feedback, we know that Arnold is one of the most appreciated […]

March 12th, 2020|News|Comments Off

A Message from Hartsville Police Department: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk

Super Bowl LIV is right around the corner. This year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with Hartsville Police Department to remind football fans and Super Bowl partygoers that designated drivers are the best defense against the dangers of drunk driving. Super Bowl LIV falls on Sunday, February 2, 2020. If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol, plan for a ride home with a sober driver. If you’re hosting the party, take […]

January 30th, 2020|News|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Planning Commission Vacancy

The City is looking for a city resident to serve on the Planning Commission. Applications are available at https://www.hartsvillesc.gov/government/city-boards-committees-and-commissions/ or in the City Clerk’s office, 1st floor of City Hall, 100 E. Carolina Ave., an accessible facility, for assistance call 843.383.3018. Deadline 02/5/20.

Planning Commission – Responsible for a continuing planning program for the physical, social, and economic growth, development, and redevelopment of the city. Continuing education requirements provided by City.

January 17th, 2020|News|Comments Off

Dog Park Receives Donation from Hartsville Young Professionals

The City of Hartsville Parks and Recreation Department received a donation from proceeds of the Doggie Dash 5K to make improvements to the Dog Park at Byerly Park. This 5K race was hosted by the Hartsville Young Professionals in August 2019 in Downtown Hartsville. The group raised a total of $1,752.76 from their first 5K race to present to the Dog Park. The Hartsville Young Professionals Board came out to the Dog Park on January 15th, 2020 to present […]

January 17th, 2020|News, Parks and Recreation, Press Release|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Releases 2020 Event Schedule

A new year brings a new slate of event dates for City of Hartsville sponsored events. This year, residents and visitors can look forward to many of the traditional events that they know and love as well as a new addition on the calendar.

The proposed 2020 event calendar will feature a new city sponsored event, Touch a Truck which will give event goers the opportunity to connect with all city departments and even take a look inside the city […]

January 13th, 2020|Events, Fire, Hartsville Museum, Main Street, News, Parks and Recreation, Police, Press Release, Tourism|Comments Off

Holiday Sober or Slammer! Campaign

The Hartsville Police Department (HPD), South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS), and law enforcement partners statewide will conduct stringent enforcement of impaired driving laws as part of its Sober or Slammer! campaign beginning December 13, 2019 through January 1, 2020. HPD is encouraging drivers to make a plan now for a safe ride home from parties and celebrations this holiday season.

SCDPS and HPD encourage motorists to take the following steps to ensure a safe ride home:

Designate a […]

December 23rd, 2019|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Parks Committee Vacancy

The City is looking for a city resident to serve on the Parks Committee. Applications are available at https://www.hartsvillesc.gov/government/city-boards-committees-and-commissions/ or in the City Clerk’s office, 1st floor of City Hall, 100 E. Carolina Ave., an accessible facility, for assistance call 843.383.3018. Deadline 01/06/20.

Parks Committee – Acts as a study group to find ways to operate the parks in an efficient and successful manner, enhancing the natural beauty and recreational opportunities of the community. City residents only.

December 18th, 2019|News|Comments Off

2019 Hartsville Christmas Parade

One of the most well-kept holiday traditions in the Hartsville community is the Hartsville Christmas Parade. The 2019 parade will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Sat., Dec. 14 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 Hartsville State Champions as Grand Marshals. An appearance by jolly Santa Claus will end this season’s parade.

City […]

December 4th, 2019|News|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Observes SC Arbor Day

The City of Hartsville will observe South Carolina Arbor Day on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the Lawton Park Playground located at 716 Prestwood Drive. 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. City of Hartsville representatives will be planting a Forest Pansy Eastern Redbud Tree.

The City of Hartsville was recognized at a July City Council […]

December 2nd, 2019|News|Comments Off

Holiday Season DUI Grant Update

The Hartsville Police Department would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. As we move into the holiday season, we would like to remind drivers that this time of year brings a substantial increase of travelers, and also an increase in impaired driving. Impaired driving collisions, fatalities, and arrests are all 100 percent preventable! Please carefully consider the consequences of driving while impaired or distracted and always plan for a safe ride home.

Have you ever heard of Blackout […]

November 18th, 2019|News|Comments Off