Bracey General Store in Bracey, Virginia, is one of the earliest general stores in the area, dating to 1900. The store allowed locals to purchase goods, other household goods, and even carried caskets. The general store was a hotbed of activity for travelers who passed through town, since the store was near the railroad depot….
The Ghost of the Female Stranger
One place in Alexandria, Virginia, is the site of a curious mystery that has left many wondering who the stranger that allegedly haunts these grounds is. Gadsby’s Tavern Museum was initially built as a tavern and inn. In 1816, a young woman and her husband traveled to Alexandria on a ship. While on the journey,…
The Serial Rapist that Stalked the Lowcountry of South Carolina
In the early 1990s, the Lowcountry of South Carolina was under attack by a serial rapist. The man who would eventually become known as the alleged “Lowcountry Rapist” was Duncan Proctor, who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase, eventually crashing his vehicle. Proctor was paralyzed and suffered brain damage in the June 1992 crash….
American Mass Murderer: Dylann Roof
Dylann Storm Roof was born on April 3, 1994, in Columbia, South Carolina. Roof lived with his father and stepmother and frequently moved. Once, the family relocated to Florida, but would return later to the Columbia area. Dylann was a loner who usually stayed in his room. All attempts to mentor the troubled young man…
Legend of Pigman in Tennessee
According to Tennessee legend, a man was disfigured after an accident at an underground powder and explosives facility during World War II. The poor man became shunned by the world and became known as Pigman to locals in the area. The popular tale says that he has the face of a pig and haunts the…
The Lady of the Lake
Greenwood Cemetery, located on Greenwood Road in Chattanooga, is reportedly home to “The Lady of the Lake.” Legend has it that years ago, a woman lived in a large house on the ridge across from the lake near Greenwood Cemetery. The lady was married and had fallen ill; eventually, she became confined to a wheelchair….
The Haunting of Room 311
The Read House, located at 107 W. M.L.K. Blvd. in Chattanooga, is rumored to have a haunted room within the hotel. Many believe that the ghost of Annalisa Netherly haunts Room 311. Ms. Netherly was a guest at the hotel in 1927, when she was allegedly beheaded in the bathtub by a jealous lover. Throughout…
Is the Famed Gaylord Opryland Resort Haunted
One place in Nashville, Tennessee, that is rumored to be haunted is the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The hotel was built in 1977, and throughout the years, people have reportedly seen the enigmatic figure known as the Black Lady. It is said that the woman is believed to date back to the Antebellum period due to…
The Haunted Sachs Bridge of Gettysburg
Sachs Bridge is located on Waterworks Road in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The bridge was constructed around 1854 by David S. Stoner and stretches 100 feet across Marsh Creek. While the bridge is a picturesque place to be in 2025, the haunted history mixed with the smell of death that occurred on these grounds in 1863 during…
Serial Killer Scott Wilson Williams: The Monster Amongst Us
Convicted serial killer, Scott Wilson Williams, known as “The Union County Serial Killer,” was born on December 3, 1963, in Monroe, North Carolina. Williams seemed to have lived an ordinary life as a highway worker at the North Carolina Department of Transportation, who resided in a mobile home situated virtually in his mother’s backyard. Even…