Chapin’s Power Struggle Escalates | Columbia News

Chapin’s mayor is locked in a bitter power battle with the town council, now facing a $20.4 million lawsuit from Lexington County over refusing to connect a major development to its sewer system — despite state agencies saying the town has more capacity than claimed. The mayor vows no negotiation, but the attorney general’s office confirms the council holds key legislative powers, including hiring attorneys and accessing records — forcing a tense standoff with serious financial stakes hanging over the town. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d25408cce39fcca8