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November 20, 2009
Pennington talks broadband with chamber
Hartsville Mayor Mel Pennington told members of the Greater Hartsville Chamber of Commerce that he is settling into his new role as mayor just over a week after taking office.
November 19, 2009
Reynolds wins mayor’s post
Randy Reynolds defeated Jackie L. Thomas, with 192 votes to Thomas’ 141, for the Lamar mayor’s post. Voters in Lamar returned to the polls Tuesday to settle a runoff election.
November 17, 2009
Polls now open in Myrtle Beach runoff elections
Myrtle Beach voters return to the polls today for a runoff election to select the city’s next mayor and two members of city council.
November 16, 2009
Grand Strand Young Republicas host meet and greet with Lt. Governor
The Grand Strand Young Republicans will host a meet and greet with South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer on Wednesday, November 18 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM at SOHO in Myrtle Beach.
November 12, 2009
Council agrees to fund broadband study up to $5,000
Hartsville City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to fund up to $5,000 for a feasibility study into the possibility of creating a city-owned fiber optic network that would allow the city to offer broadband services to city residents and businesses on the open market.
Pennington takes office
Mel Pennington took the oath of office to become Hartsville’s next mayor Tuesday.
Adlena Graham, Wanda James and Bob Braddock were also sworn in as members of Hartsville City Council.
November 10, 2009
Ard announces finance team, chairman for lieutenant governor campaign
The Ard for Lieutenant Governor announced its Statewide Finance Team and chairman on Tuesday.
November 09, 2009
Myrtle Beach TEA Party to host townhall meeting
The Myrtle Beach TEA Party invites the public to it’s town hall meeting Thursday, November 12 , 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
November 05, 2009
Harriot challenges Hartsville election results
Jannie Harriot, who lost her bid for the District 1 seat on Hartsville City Council, is challenging the election results. The Municipal Election Commission of Hartsville will meet at 2:30 p.m. Friday to consider Harriot’s challenge.
November 03, 2009
More than $13,000 raised for mayoral campaigns
According the South Carolina Ethics Commission Web site, the two candidates for mayor of Hartsville have raised more than $13,000 as of Oct. 20. Mel Pennington has raised $7,906.25 this election cycle, and Pam Sansbury has raised $5,573.44.
November 02, 2009
Mayoral candidates make final pitches
Pam Sansbury said her years of experience in city government as a member of Hartsville City Council and as city finance director make her the only qualified candidate for the job of mayor.
Mel Pennington said his years on the city’s planning commission, where he currently serves as vice chairman, give him ample experience and insight into the workings of city government.
GOP statewide candidates to appear at event Thursday
Several Republican candidates for statewide office are scheduled to appear at a barbecue hosted by the Darlington County Republican Party at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Lawton Park.
Council candidates discuss issues in forum
Candidates for Hartsville City Council outlined their positions and goals Tuesday during an open forum. The only contested council race on the ballot in Tuesday’s election is for the District 1 seat. Incumbent Adlena Graham is facing a challenge from Jannie Harriot.
October 28, 2009
EDITORIAL: In choice for mayor, solutions matter most
Innovation and ideas matter most in tough economic times. Without creativity, Hartsville will remain mired in its troubles. Hartsville needs solutions and someone who is willing to take a chance and think outside the box to tackle the city’s problems.
October 27, 2009
Hartsville City Council District 1 candidates
Biographies of the Hartsville City Council District 1 candidates
October 21, 2009
Mayoral candidate biographies
City of Hartsville Mayoral candidate biographies
October 16, 2009
Forum for mayoral candidates Tuesday
The two candidates for mayor of Hartsville will meet in a forum and answer questions at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 in the auditorium of Davidson Hall on the campus of Coker College.
Chairman says city making progress on plan
Despite a lessened emphasis in recent months on implementation of the Hartsville 2020 Comprehensive Plan, city planning officials are still making progress in key planning areas, the chairman of the Hartsville Planning Commission told Hartsville City Council.
Women’s League to host membership drive, holiday market
Women’s League of Hartsville will hold its Third Annual Membership Drive and Holiday Market from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Black Creek Arts Center, 116 W. College Ave.
October 13, 2009
Myrtle Beach TEA Party to host healthcare townhall meeting
The Myrtle Beach TEA Party invites the public to it’s healthcare town hall meeting Thursday, October 15, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
October 01, 2009
Mayoral candidates to meet in public forum Oct. 20
A forum for the two candidates running to become the next mayor of Hartsville will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 20 at Coker College in the auditorium of Davidson Hall.
September 25, 2009
EDITORIAL: Get registered to vote on Nov. 3
A few people have asked recently if they can vote in the upcoming mayoral election in Hartsville even though they live outside the city limits.
Voter registration office to relocate
The Darlington County Board of Elections and Voter Registration will have a new home by the end of this year.
September 09, 2009
No surprises with end to filing period
Friday’s noon filing deadline for Hartsville city elections passed quietly with no surprises and no new filers. That means a two-person race for mayor and only one of three City Council seats contested.
In the race for mayor, former council member and former city Finance Director Pam Sansbury will face businessman Mel Pennington. The two are seeking to succeed former Mayor Michael Holt who resigned in August to assume a seat on the state family court bench.
September 02, 2009
Mark McBride’s announces bid to be Myrtle Beach’s mayor
Former Myrtle Beach Mayor Mark McBride announced his plans to run for mayor again Wednesday afternoon.
September 01, 2009
Filing period continues for mayor, city council
At least one member of Hartsville City Council will face a challenge in the November municipal election.
August 27, 2009
Filing period for city elections continues
Hartsville City Councilman Bob Braddock filed Wednesday to run for reelection to the District 5 seat on council.
August 21, 2009
Sen. Malloy presented with 2009 Katie’s Hero Award
The parents of murder victim Katie Sepich were joined by John Walsh from America’s Most Wanted in presenting Senator Gerald Malloy with the Katie’s Hero Award. The Katie’s Hero Award is an honor bestowed by through the Sepich’s non-profit advocacy group DNA Saves on individuals for leadership in solving and preventing crime by supporting legislation to expand the use of forensic DNA technology. According to the certificate of award, Sen. Malloy was selected for his work on introducing and enacting legislation to require DNA upon felony arrest in South Carolina, to ensure law enforcement is not unwittingly releasing repeat offenders back into the community.
Myrtle Beach candidates prepare for race
The first six candidates for Myrtle Beach City Council got their paperwork filled out and turned in Thursday, the first day of the filing period.
August 15, 2009
Filing begins this week for North Myrtle Beach city election
Voters head to the polls Nov. 3 to select mayor, three city council members.
