A candlelight vigil is planned in downtown Hartsville for Friday, April 26 at 8:30 p.m., to memorialize the four children who died in a house fire just outside of Hartsville on April 24.
Mayor Mel Pennington extended the City of Hartsville’s condolences to the family members impacted by the tragedy, adding that he is proud of the efforts of Hartsville firemen and all first responders in doing everything they could to save the children. Pennington invited all members of the Hartsville community to participate in the vigil.
“This community has been tested these last three years. We have proven time and time again that even in the most adverse conditions, we pull together in love, support, and we persevere when all hope seems lost,” he said. “We have the power, and the compassion, and the resolve to heal -- I hope that my fellow Hartsville residents will join me as we begin that journey again tomorrow night. Please keep these children and this family in your prayers.”
