Hartsville hosts Annual Heart of the Holidays

The City of Hartsville hosted its Annual Heart of the Holidays Downtown Open House and Centennial Tree Lighting on Thursday, November 17th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Downtown Hartsville came alive with holiday festivities, late night shopping, Annual Centennial Tree lighting, pictures and visits with Santa, downtown shopping and much more. PICTURED HERE: The tree glows in the nighttime sky. PHOTO BY STEPHAN

Hartsville Mayor Casey Hancock donned a Christmas Tree hat and officiated the lighting of the tree. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW

This vintage truck was on display during the Hartsville Downtown Centennial Tree Lighting service. Pictured (from left to right): Kyle Branton (behind the wheel), Dylan Branton, Gracey Branton and Brittni Branton, of Sweet Shop of Darlington. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW

People waited in line to see Santa at the Hartsville Downtown Centennial Tree Lighting festivities. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW

There were four “snow” machines placed along the downtown area of Hartsville. As “snow bubbles” wafted down upon them, the crowd continued their shopping and enjoyment of the occasion. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW

Outside, the temperature was low but spirits were high as shoppers began their Christmas shopping in downtown Hartsville. PHOTO BY STEPHAN DREW