Free Shred Event Thursday, Oct. 26

The Chapin Police Department will be holding a FREE shred event on Thursday, October 26 from 10 am to 12 pm in the parking lot at Chapin Town Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity for residents to securely destroy personal documents, financial statements and other sensitive materials that might expose them to identity theft or fraud if simply thrown in the regular trash. Shred360 provides secure document destruction and recycling to provide you with peace of mind. Please observe our three box/bag limit to allow everyone an opportunity to participate.

Chapin's Finest - Dr. Akil Ross

Congratulations to Dr. Akil Ross

Friday morning, Chapin High School Principal Dr. Akil Ross was honored as the National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. He is also South Carolina's High School Principal of the Year.

Governor Henry McMaster, State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman, Congressman Joe Wilson, Representatives Nathan Ballentine and Chip Huggins, Senator Ronnie Cromer and Mayor Skip Wilson were among the elected officials present for the surprise ceremony held in the school's arena with the entire student body, faculty and staff in attendance.

The Town of Chapin is very proud of all the state and national recognition and accolades Chapin High School and Dr. Ross have accumulated in recent years! Thanks to everyone involved with the Chapin schools for being such a source of community pride!

Chapin Fall Night Out - Oct. 25

The Chapin Police Department is hosting its second annual Chapin Fall Night Out on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:30 – 8:00 pm in the historic Beaufort and Clark Streets shopping area, and the entire Chapin community is invited to attend.

A number of the town’s public safety and law enforcement partners will be on hand with displays, public safety vehicles and information as well as fun activities for children and youth, food and entertainment. The goals of the event are to create greater awareness of resources to keep citizens and property owners safe and to build community among residents of all ages and backgrounds.

Some of the activities planned include a laser light show, a presentation by the Columbia Marionette Theater, rides on the Carolina Choo Choo Train, National Wilde Turkey Federation shooting range, several inflatables, music, and refreshments by the Doza Rizen Food Truck, Pelican SnoBalls and Tipsy Toad Tavern. The Chapin Explorers will have a finger print station and a fatal vision station. Representatives will be on site from SC Department of Natural Resources, Lexington County Public Safety, EMS, Fire Service and Sheriff’s Department, the National Safety Council, and SLED. Chapin High School’s Cecil the Eagle and Blowie from the Lexington County Blowfish baseball team will be on hand to take pictures with participants.