🌱 Could you land a 2026–27 school contract in Chapin?

Good morning to you Chapin! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could you land a 2026–27 school contract in Chapin?
• Why did Chapin’s head football coach step down after two seasons?
• Who’s joining the Greater Chapin Chamber board for 2026?

Also on today's calendar: Candy Cane Hunt and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Some sun, with a high of 49 and low of 31 degrees.
• Friday: Brilliant sunshine, temps: high: 58, low: 38.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 62 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• District Five to Hold 2026 Recruitment Event on January 10 (thenewirmonews.com) — Lexington-Richland School District Five is hosting a major recruitment fair at The Center for Advanced Technical Studies in Chapin on Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 9–11 a.m. Local educators and support staff can meet directly with district leaders, and some qualified candidates may even receive contracts for the 2026–27 school year on the spot.
   

• Chapin looking for new football coach. Here's what we know (thestate.com) — Chapin High School is searching for a new head football coach after Ryan Cole stepped down from the role but chose to stay on as assistant principal. The Eagles are coming off a difficult 0-10 season, and the hire will shape the future of one of Chapin’s most visible athletic programs.
   

• Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce announces new 2026 Board Members (whosonthemove.com) — Chapin-area businesses will see new leadership at the Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce in 2026, with three new board members and Bill White named board chair. The incoming team, drawn from local firms and Dominion Energy, will guide efforts to grow commerce, strengthen community ties, and boost the region’s economic impact starting January 1, 2026.
   

📸 Around Chapin

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chapin

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday December 11

• Chapin Theatre Company Presents “A Seussified Christmas Carol”
  Chapin Theatre Company, 830 Columbia Ave, Chapin
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday December 18

• Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise
  Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036
  7:30 am

Friday December 19

• Candy Cane Hunt
  Crooked Creek Park , 1098 Old Lexington Hwy , Chapin
  4:30 pm

Friday December 26

• Lopez & Funk — 518 Smokehouse
  518 Smokehouse , 673 Chapin Rd , Chapin
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Rotary Club of Chapin Sunrise
  Crooked Creek Park Chapin, SC 29036
  7:30 am
• Orchestra Winter Concert
  Dutch Fork High Irmo, SC 29063
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Friday Evening Cruises
  The Spirit of Lake Murray , 216 Shadowood Dr , Irmo
  5:30 pm

Monday December 15

• Monday Night Group Dance Classes
  Greater Irmo Chamber of Commerce , 103 Legion Plaza Rd. , Columbia
  6:15 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Coffee Talk
  Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center , 800 Lake Murray Blvd. , Irmo
  8:00 am
• GT Chorus Christmas Musical w/ PreK Opening
  Little Mountain Elementary Little Mountain, SC 29075
  6:00 pm
• Christmas Band Concert
  Dutch Fork High Irmo, SC 29063
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Ribbon Cutting: Richland Co. Office of Small Business Opportunity
  Irmo Chamber , 1235 Columbia Avenue , Irmo
  11:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hey Neighbors!
  My Bride read somewhere that “Food Lion” was closing?.. Anyone else heard this? I’m in there 3-4 times a week, and they seem to be doing just… (Nextdoor Chapin - Timberlake)
• My wife says this has been asked, but I missed it.
  Any idea who bought the land at Exit 91 where the construction crews were based for the I-26 upgrades? (Nextdoor Chapin - Timberlake)

• Extended Stay America, Inc. posted a job opening for Housekeeper Part Time-101020 in Irmo. Apply here.
• Moe's Southwest Grill posted a job opening for Crew Member in Irmo. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chapin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lexington

• Teen entrepreneur opens toy store in Lexington County, amasses $1 million in stock (wistv.com)
• SCDOT completes major overhaul of Wise Ferry Road after safety concerns (wistv.com)
• Lawsuit against LCSD claims detainee had partial amputation because of deputy's actions (wistv.com)

West Columbia

• Sweet treat: West Columbia shop for ice cream, tacos to continue with new owners (thestate.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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