Chapin candidates spar over development, who’s a candidate at election debate

The local election in the town near Lake Murray has been turned upside down by the death of the incumbent mayor.

Late Chapin mayor’s family calls for write-in campaign. Opponent pushes back

Al Koon, the mayoral incumbent in Chapin, was in the middle of a re-election campaign when he died. He’ll still be on the ...

Meet the two candidates running for mayor in Chapin

In the running to be elected as mayor are Ron Colley, a retired home builder, and Bill Mitchell, a pastor. Local voters will ...

Late Chapin mayor’s family releases statement, endorses candidates for upcoming elections

Following the death of Chapin Mayor Al Koon last week, his family is now releasing their endorsements for mayor and town ...

Midlands town announces that its mayor has entered hospice care. What we know

Chapin Mayor Al Koon has entered hospice care, the town said in a statement on Facebook Wednesday. “With profound respect and heartfelt emotion, the Town of Chapin shares that Mayor Al Koon has made ...
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Area open after traffic collision in Town of Chapin

Chapin Police say Columbia Avenue at Lexington Avenue (100 block of Columbia Avenue) is back open after a traffic collision.

‘Always willing to help’: Chapin community mourns mayor’s passing

Orange and purple flags led the way as Chapin community members visited town hall Monday to pay their respects to Mayor Al ...
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Chapin Mayor passes away

In a statement on the town's Facebook page, officials say Koon passed away Friday at Lexington Medical Center.

Festival Chapín brings Guatemalan community together despite ICE fears

At Los Angeles' Lafayette Park in October, the two-day Festival Chapín, postponed from summer because of ICE raids, ...