Weather Data Source: weather in South Carolina today

Government

Government

The Capital of Lake Murray

Greetings, and welcome to Chapin! We are a community on the move, with great amenities, award winning schools, a thriving business community, and beautiful Lake Murray, providing residents and visitors a wide array of experiences and opportunities.

Known as the Capital of Lake Murray, we have many people who have chosen to enjoy all that lake living offers on a year-round basis. From water sports and fishing to casual boat rides and beautiful sunsets, the lake really is the Jewel of South Carolinaâ„¢.

Chapin is so proud of its nationally-ranked public schools. Chapin High School recently completed extensive renovations and additions to its academic and extracurricular facilities, and the nearby Spring Hill High School and Center for Advanced Technical Studies offer a variety of exciting magnet and career readiness programs that will prepare our young people for productive lives in our fast growing region. And the new Chapin Middle School provides another state-of-the-art learning facility for our community.

Contact Information

157 NW Columbia Avenue
Chapin, SC 29036

Phone: 803-345-2444
Fax: 803-345-0427

Email: dknight@chapinsc.com

Students celebrating academic achievements at River Bluff High School

River Bluff High School Students Named Semifinalists

April 25, 2025

News Summary Two River Bluff High School students, John Graham Gardner IV and Raghav Pallapothu, have been distinguished as semifinalists in the prestigious 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. This achievement...

City council discussing conversion therapy ban in Columbia

Columbia’s Conversion Therapy Ban Legal Challenge Intensifies

April 24, 2025

News Summary The Attorney General of South Carolina, Alan Wilson, is demanding the city of Columbia rescind its 2021 ban on conversion therapy for minors, claiming it’s unconstitutional. The legal...

Local journalists celebrating their achievements at an awards ceremony

Local Reporter Shellie Murdaugh Wins Two Awards at Annual Press Ceremony

April 15, 2025

News Summary Jasper County’s Shellie Murdaugh was honored with two awards at the South Carolina Press Association’s annual meeting, including a first-place award for her poignant feature photo capturing a...

An abstract representation of justice with a gavel and scales in a courtroom.

Lexington County Lawyer Charged with COVID Funds Fraud

April 15, 2025

News Summary Billy R. Oswald, a respected Lexington County attorney, faces serious charges for fraudulently obtaining over $10,000 in COVID relief funds. With a legal career spanning five decades, this...

Training area for firing squad execution, featuring a target.

Columbia, South Carolina: A Gripping Tale of Justice Delivered

April 14, 2025

News Summary On April 11, 2025, Mikal Mahdi was executed by firing squad in South Carolina, marking a significant moment in the state’s judicial history. Convicted of murdering police officer...

Parents gather to discuss youth violence concerns

Richland County Sheriff Urges Parents to Take Responsibility Amid Youth Violence Surge

April 12, 2025

News Summary Recent incidents of youth violence in Richland County have alarmed the community, prompting Sheriff Leon Lott to call for increased parental responsibility. Key events include a shooting at...

Classroom environment in Lexington-Richland 5 school district

Lexington-Richland 5 District Faces Budget Challenges

April 11, 2025

News Summary The Lexington-Richland 5 school district is confronting a budget crisis with the opening of Gray Collegiate Academy. Officials are debating tax hikes versus budget cuts that could impact...

Lexington County Government Building with a shadowy figure

Former Lexington County GOP Chairman Charged with Theft

April 9, 2025

News Summary Craig Thomas Caldwell, the former chairman of the Lexington County Republican Party, is facing serious legal charges after allegedly embezzling over $60,000 from the party. Caldwell, who served...

A busy intersection in downtown Columbia, South Carolina, showing the surrounding urban environment.

Tragedy Strikes Downtown Columbia: Motorcyclist Loses Life in Hit-and-Run

April 3, 2025

News Summary A hit-and-run incident in downtown Columbia, SC, resulted in the death of a motorcyclist after being struck by a pickup truck. The driver fled the scene but was...

HERE CHAPIN

Would you like to add your business to our site?