The scouts paid little attention to David’s curse, taking him to the middle of the Tar River by boat. According to the legend, a millstone was tied to David. When they pushed the millstone off the ship, it sank to the bottom of the river. Screams echoed from the depths of the water, but they…
The Bride of West End
Legend states that if you go to 140 Crosson Street in Newberry on certain nights, you may encounter a ghostly bride still looking for her lover in the afterlife. The Bride of West End is said to roam the West End Cemetery. The apparition of a melancholy bride has been seen sitting in nearby trees,…
The Lady in White Still Dances
Lockhart, South Carolina, is a small town located in Union County, near the border with Chester County, on the banks of the Broad River. The area is known for the canal that passes under Highway 9. Life in the mill in the late 1800s and 1900s provided many in the region with economic stability. The…
Is Winthrop University in Rock Hill Haunted
Tillman Hall is one of the oldest buildings on campus. It was built in 1894 using convict labor, with many locked away in the basement during construction. The building is named after a former South Carolina Governor, Benjamin Tillman. Some believe that Pitchfork Ben is one of the many spirits that walk the halls since…
The Gervais Street Bridge Ghostly Hitchhiker
Columbia is full of spirits —the good ones that you find in Five Points or the bad ones that you see crossing a historic bridge said to be haunted by a ghostly hitchhiker. The Gervais Street Bridge is said to be haunted by a woman who was killed in the 1940s trying to make her…
Did The Pirate Jean Lafitte Live Out The Rest of His Life in This N.C. City
Legend and lore are essential parts of our cultural heritage in the Carolinas. Just ask our friends along the coast, such as those in the Outer Banks, Murrells Inlet area, Charleston, and people living in the Appalachian Mountains. Ironically, this legend is one that you may not be familiar with, and it ties one North…
This Demonic Bridge In the Upstate Will Make You Bleat Like a Goat from Fear
One bridge in the middle of the country, said to be haunted by demonic spirits, is the Billy Goat Bridge in Cherokee County, near the York County town of Hickory Grove and Lockhart, South Carolina. Many believe dark entities surround this area because of an alleged history of witchcraft. Unfortunately, not much is known about…
The Lantern Investigates HELL… Gate
I was on my way to Oakwood Cemetery in Spartanburg, SC. The place has gained a reputation over the years with a paranormal investigation team to get answers. SCPRAI, or the South Carolina Paranormal Research and Investigations, had invited The Lantern to join them. I have driven through Highway 29 many times, considering it had…
This N.C. Haunted Sanatorium is Home to a Famous Ghost
There are many haunted locations in Asheville, North Carolina, which The Lantern has covered. Some of these places carry a dark past. One of these areas is a four-story building located at 75 Zillicoa Street, which used to be a psychiatric facility for the elite class. The name of it was Highland Hospital, which burned…
The Gray Man Untold: Secrets from the Pawleys Island Marshes
Out of every eye-opening spot along Myrtle Beach that tourists frequent, this place is devoid of traffic, typically found in the summer. The palm trees, the small windy roads, the miles of marshlands seen in the distance. Even the beach houses stand out. I got the impression right away that this must be a community…