City of Chester, SC

09/14/2026

09/09/2026

Calling all competitors!

There’s still time to enter the Cornbread & Custard Jubilee!

Registration is $100 and 1st place takes home $1,000!

🔹MelloGroove performing! 🎶
🔸Deadline is Friday at NOON.
🔹 9/12 -- 11am to 4pm

For more information, email [email protected] or inbox Lashonda Crosby.

08/29/2026

The City of Chester extends our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Columbia Police Department, SC, their officers, families, and the entire Columbia community during this difficult time. We pray for strength, comfort, healing, and peace in the days ahead.

08/22/2026

Good morning Chester!

⚠️Duke Energy reports that Chester County was the hardest hit of its South Carolina service areas, with more than 6,500 outages at the peak of the storm. As of 8:00 AM, just over 2,000 customers remain without power.

⚠️Crews worked throughout the night, and additional crews are arriving today to assist with restoration.

⚠️Duke Energy currently expects all Chester County outages to be restored by the end of today. Restoration times are estimates and may change.

⚠️Check the latest outage information here: https://outagemaps.duke-energy.com/ #/current-outages/ncsc

• Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data rates may apply).

• Call the automated outage reporting system at 800.POWERON (800.769.3766).

Thank you for your patience, Chester, and thank you to the crews working to get everyone restored! ❤️

08/21/2026

Please be advised that we are currently experiencing power outages and downed trees throughout the City. Please use EXTREME PRECAUTION! ⚠️⚠️⚠️

City crews are aware and working to address impacted areas. Please be patient, stay alert, and most importantly, STAY SAFE, CHESTER!

08/17/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Town of Winnsboro. ❤️🙏🏾

Sending strength and prayers to the firefighters, first responders, law enforcement, EMS, emergency personnel, and everyone working tirelessly to keep the community safe.

08/10/2026

Tonight, !

Join Mayor Pro Tem Wade Young, Councilman Dennis Jackson, and Police Chief DuJuan Council for a community conversation on crime and public safety.

This is an opportunity to hear what’s happening, ask questions, share concerns, and talk about how we move forward together.

📍 City of Chester | 120 Church Street
🕕 6:00 PM

One Chester. One Goal. A Safer Tomorrow.

08/04/2026

The City of Chester, SC was proud to help welcome the Chester County School District back for a new school year!

A special thank you to Brooke Wilson Clinton and The Chester County Chamber of Commerce for hosting such a wonderful event!

08/01/2026

💛 TODAY! School Supplies. Food. Fun. ALL FREE!

Today's the day! Join the City of Chester from 11 AM–3 PM at the City of Chester Aquatic & Fitness Center, 157 Columbia Street, for the FREE Back to School Bash!

🎒 FREE school supplies
🌭 FREE food & treats
🎉 Games, inflatables, foam party & more!

Child must be present to receive school supplies. While supplies last!

07/28/2026

THE FY 2026–2027 BUDGET IS APPROVED! ✅

So, what does that actually mean?

Each year, the City adopts an Operating Budget that serves as our financial plan for the year ahead. It determines how City resources are used to provide services, invest in our community, support our employees, and keep Chester moving forward.

We are proud that the FY 2026–2027 City of Chester Operating Budget has officially been approved!

This budget includes:

✅ No Millage Increase
✅ Increased Investment in Parks & Recreation
✅ Continued Investments in Public Safety

Thank you to Chester City Council, City Administrator Fair, our Department Heads, and our Finance Team for the time, collaboration, and hard work that went into developing and approving this year’s budget.