City of Hartsville

Sign up for Hartsville Fire Department’s Community Connect

Hartsville residents and businesses please check out and sign up for Community Connect so that we can help serve you better,
if we are ever are dispatched to a call at your address!

By scanning the QR code below or clicking the link below, you can create an account and provide our personnel with critical information that they receive enroute to your emergency. If you have questions that aren’t answered in the flyer or on the website, please reach out to […]

April 17th, 2024|Fire, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

City Offices Closed from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM on December 14, 2023

The City of Hartsville Administrative Offices will be closed from 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2023 to allow our employees to enjoy a Christmas Lunch together.
We will reopen promptly at 2:30 PM.

December 7th, 2023|Hartsville Museum, Main Street, News, Parks and Recreation, Police, Press Release, Tourism|Comments Off

Hartsville Fire Department’s 2023 Toys for Kids Accepting Applications

The Hartsville Fire Department Toys for Kids program, previously known as the Boots & Buckets program, collects donations that are used to provide toys for children in Hartsville. Hartsville Fire Department appreciates the opportunity to serve families in need each holiday season. We receive hundreds of applications from families in our community and ask for your patience as we process these applications. Due to the number of applications we receive each year, we must follow a set of rules […]

November 8th, 2023|Events, Fire, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Heart of the Holidays 2023 Christmas Parade Applications are OPEN

The Hartsville Christmas Parade will take place in Downtown Hartsville on December 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
For more information email Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov
Heart of the Holidays Christmas Parade Entry Online Form

Printable Heart of the Holidays Christmas Parade Entry Form (PDF)
Heart of the Holidays Christmas Parade Guidelines
Vendor Permit Application – submit P.O. Drawer 2497, Hartsville, SC 29551

We will be accepting applications through THURSDAY, November 30, 2023, at 5:00 PM. No late applications will not be accepted as there are limited spots […]

November 8th, 2023|Events, Fire, Main Street, News, Parks and Leisure, Parks and Recreation, Police, Press Release, Tourism|Comments Off

SC DOT Begins Road Work

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 25, 2023
SCDOT Begins Road Work

Media Contact: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer 843.799.7584 (cell) / 843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov

Hartsville, SC: The South Carolina Department of Transportation has begun work in downtown Hartsville on Carolina Avenue from Fifth Street to SC-151.

The work will continue over the next few weeks. This is a major project that will include milling of existing asphalt and resurfacing of all lanes. In addition, the City has also partnered […]

October 25th, 2023|Events, News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville Appoints New Police Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2023
Hartsville Appoints New Police Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 18, 2023

Media Contact: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer 843.799.7584 (cell) / 843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov

Hartsville, SC: Hartsville City Manager, Daniel Moore, announces the appointment of Chief Byron Snellgrove as Chief of the Hartsville Police Department. Moore commented, “We are pleased to welcome Chief Snellgrove to Hartsville to set a long-term direction for our Police Department. His time as Interim Police Chief […]

September 18th, 2023|Development, Events, News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Sandbags Available for Hartsville City Residents and Businesses Ahead of Hurricane Idalia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 29, 2023
Sandbags Available for Hartsville City Residents and Businesses Ahead of Hurricane Idalia
Media Contact: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer 843.799.7584 (cell) / 843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov

Hartsville, SC: In preparation for the approach of Hurricane Idalia sandbags are available at the Hartsville Fire Department, located at 111 7th St., Hartsville, SC for Hartsville City […]

August 29th, 2023|Development, Fire, News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

Hartsville Appoints Interim Police Chief

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15, 2023
Hartsville Appoints Interim Police Chief

Media Contact: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer 843.799.7584 (cell) / 843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov

Hartsville, SC: Hartsville City Manager, Daniel Moore, today announced the appointment of Chief Byron Snellgrove as Interim Chief of the Hartsville Police Department. In response Moore said, “We are pleased to welcome aboard […]

May 15th, 2023|Development, Events, News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off

City of Hartsville Seeking New Police Chief

The City of Hartsville is currently conducting a search for a new Police Chief.
The successful candidate will value the relationship between the Police Department and the community it serves, developing transparent communication channels that keep the public well informed and offer opportunities for public engagement. Additionally, this person will focus internal efforts on developing a well-trained staff who have the resources and professional development necessary to maintain the exceptional quality of life in the City of Hartsville. The […]

April 14th, 2023|News, Police, Press Release, Recruitment|Comments Off

Hartsville Police Chief Retires

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Media Contacts: Michelle Byers Brown, Director of Tourism & Communications/Public Information Officer

843.799.7584 (cell) /843.917.0584 (office) or Michelle.Brown@HartsvilleSC.gov

Hartsville, SC: The City of Hartsville, SC announces the retirement of Chief Jerry Thompson from the Hartsville Police Department (HPD), effective February 14, 2023. Chief Thompson has served Hartsville since 2015 after a long career in public service beginning in 1973.

Chief Thompson began his career in public service at the Rock Hill, SC Fire Department in January of […]

February 14th, 2023|News, Police, Press Release|Comments Off