Humans interfere with wild creatures’ habitat when we invade with our houses. Yet wild animals still show up at night to roam over land we think belongs to us. I’ve seen foxes, the Amick’s Ferry skunk, chased large rats, heard coyotes, watched hawks circle above the fields looking for prey.

Watch out for baby copperheads in large numbers around the lake. Those itty bitty baby snakes pack a powerful poison.

Free “Fireside Hauntings & Homicides of the Dutch Fork” will be at 7, 8 and 9 pm Friday, Sept. 25, at the Little Mountain Reunion Park for stories of local murders, hauntings, legends and folklore.

All stories have been researched and documented for accuracy, sponsored by the Dutch Fork Historical Society. For details, contact Kenneth Robison at pss_nyz@yahoo.com or call 803-394-9487.

Welcome, Paul Sadler, new Chapin Chamber president. Rebecca Hines stepped down to run for District 5 school board.

The chamber’s annual golf tournament is Sept. 21 at the Mid-Carolina County Club, 3593 Kibler Bridge Rd, Prosperity 29217. Registration at noon. Call 803 -345-1100 or email Katie@ chapinchamber to register.

Lexington County libraries are now allowing patrons inside for limited browsing, computers by appointment and mobile printing. Call the branches for hours.

Irmo has wrestling and live jazz coming. 7 Oaks will host Palmetto Championship Wrestling. For details, visit their Facebook page. Live Jazz will be at the Cattail Shelter at Saluda Shoals Park Friday, Sept. 18, 7 - 9:30 pm. and Friday, Sept. 25, 7–9 p.m.

What awesome advice Bob and Patsy Shealy could give on marriage in celebrating a 63rd anniversary. Happy birthday Lil England Hayes and Rhonda Bickley Harsch.