Chapin responds to Lexington County lawsuit; political posts on town Facebook spark confusion

The Town of Chapin has responded to a $20 million lawsuit filed against it by Lexington County. Lexington County filed suit ...

Brighton contract that Chapin signed a decade ago no longer valid, attorney says

A contract with Lexington County signed in 2015 can't limit decisions the town makes about its sewer system now, newly-hired ...

Chapin Town Council, mayor to get training after fights, walkout

The local government that has gained attention for fireworks between its elected official is going to government school.

Chapin Town Council scheduled to meet for first time since members walked out on mayor

Chapin Town Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday for the first time since a heated meeting ended with members walking out.
WIS TV

Questions surround Chapin mayor-elect’s sudden swearing-in ceremony

CHAPIN, S.C. (WIS) – The man elected mayor of the town of Chapin claims he should be sworn in as quickly as possible after winning Tuesday’s election. Bill Mitchell arrived at Chapin Town Hall early ...
WLTX

'Absolutely not': Chapin mayor rejects council's 4-0 call to resign

CHAPIN, S.C. — Chapin Mayor Bill Mitchell says he has no plans to resign after the Chapin Town Council approved a nonbinding resolution expressing no confidence in his leadership and urging him to ...
Post and Courier

Chapin leaders plan to use old high school as part of town center rebuild

COLUMBIA — Chapin leaders have set a 16-month window to develop a plan placing the old Chapin High School site at the center of efforts to remake its downtown area. Lexington-Richland School District ...
Post and Courier

Chapin axed town administrator’s position last year. Here’s where she’s headed.

IRMO — The former Chapin town administrator has landed a job in Irmo after a recent switcheroo of top leaders among a few Midlands municipalities. Nicholle Burroughs was most recently the town ...
WLTX

Town of Chapin presents plans for old Chapin High School

CHAPIN, S.C. — On Monday, the Town of Chapin presented their plans for the old Chapin High School at the Lexington-Richland School District Five board meeting. The town wants to turn the property into ...
The State

Meet the two candidates running for mayor in Chapin

Voters in Chapin are in an unusual position heading into Election Day. There are three candidates listed as running for mayor on Nov. 4, but before voting could even begin, one candidate, incumbent ...

Town of Chapin to host Labor Day Parade

The Town of Chapin will host its annual Labor Day Parade on Monday as part of its 2026 Labor Day Weekend Celebration.This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes & Serv ...
The State

Chapin makes payout to former administrator. Where’s the money coming from?

Months after Chapin eliminated the position of its top administrator, the town will need to find the money to complete the payout to the last person to hold the job. Chapin owes about $47,000 to ...