Chapin Wins MASC Award

Last week saw the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) held their annual meeting in Greenville and Town Administrator Nicholle Burroughs, as well as Mayor Al Koon and Councilmembers Vicky Shealy and Gregg White were in attendance. 

For the first time in its history, the Town of Chapin won the MASC Municipal Achievement Award in recognition of its superior performance and innovative program leading to an improved quality of life for its residents.

Started in 1987, the program provides local government officials and employees the opportunity to receive deserved recognition for superior and innovative efforts in local government. The program also provides a forum for sharing the best public service ideas in South Carolina. 

"It is an incredible honor to be recognized for the first time through the Municipal Association for excellence in local government programming. This award underscores the importance of the collaboration and community partnership that makes Chapin so special." said Town Administrator Nicholle Burroughs while expressing her appreciation for the award. Mayor Koon expressed his excitement about the award as well.

Upcoming Events - Labor Day Preview

Folks, It's that time of year again. The Chapin Labor Day Festival (themed "Chapin's Treasures" this year) and all of the accompanying events are coming up sooner than you'd think and if you're looking for a rundown on all of the activities you can look forward to, look no further!

Taste of Chapin  - August 26 - September 2

Sponsored by Chophouse of Chapin and in cooperation with the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce, Taste of Chapin offers exclusive dining deals with participating local restaurants in Chapin. Come and enjoy our local restaurant week and go try that one thing from that local place you keep meaning to!

Justin Pepper 5k: Run, Walk, and Ruck! - September 2

The Justin Pepper Walk, Run, Ruck! returns in 2023 at Crooked Creek Park. Come get you steps in at 7:00 that Saturday morning as a runner, walker, or as a part of the competitive Ruck component! 

Latin Night - September 2

A change of pace is nice every once and a while so after you kick off your running shoes, throw on your dancing shoes and come out to Latin Night in Chapin. Featuring authentic Venezuelan food from Arepa Chef, a food drive benefiting Chapin We Care Center, salsa dancing, and Latin music, it’ll surely be a night full of fun and a sure way to spice things up on Labor Day weekend!

Boots on Beaufort - September 3

The Boots on Beaufort concert returns the Sunday night before Labor Day! This event will feature the talented duo of Jonny Meetz and Griffin Schelble starting off the night from 6pm-8pm and then lead into local favorites Spare Parts from 8pm-11pm! 

Classic Car Show - September 4

Head on down to Mt. Horeb Lutheran Church parking lot on Labor Day and enjoy the 14th annual Classic Car show, sponsored by The Auto Shop of Chapin, LLC and presented by Columbia Classic Chevy club! With door prizes, trophies to win, and a lineup of beautiful classic cars to admire, this is an event that goes the extra mile.

Labor Day Parade and Festival - September 4

Here it is, sailors; the proverbial “X” marking the spot that is our Labor Day parade and festival! Monday morning will see our pirate themed parade fleet sail down from the Great Southern Homes parking lot (formerly the GIS building at 917 Chapin Rd) down Chapin Road to St. Peters Church Road, featuring this year’s Grand Marshal, former police Chief Robert Smith! After the parade docks their floats, enjoy the famed Chapin Labor Day Festival taking place on Beaufort Street, Clark Street, and Lexington Avenue! With live music, tons of food options, a children’s carnival area, a train museum, and vendors from all over, it will be the place to be when Labor Day sets sail!