HARTSVILLE  – The City of Hartsville received the title of All-America City for 2016. The city won the title in 1996.

This award is an honor given each year to towns, cities, counties, tribes, neighborhoods, and metropolitan regions for outstanding civic accomplishments.This year’s award was based on impact, inclusiveness, public engagement and the use of collaborative problem-solving strategies among the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. A specific emphasis was placed on community efforts to “ensure that all our children are healthy and successful in school and life.”

2016 All-America City Winners

Hayward, California

Lakewood, Colorado

New Britain, Connecticut

Fall River, Massachusetts

Columbia Heights, Minnesota

Asheboro, North Carolina

Hartsville, South Carolina

San Antonio, Texas

Norfolk, Virginia

Brown Deer, Wisconsin(Press Release)