The Tilley Bend Church was established in 1858 on top of a small hill on Old Dial Road in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Across from the church is a fellowship hall, and tucked behind both buildings is an old graveyard. Many believe the Witch of Blue Ridge is buried there. It should be added that the…
The Disappearance of Amy Danielle Gibson of Greensboro, NC
Amy Gibson was only 15 years old when she left her home in the 2700 block of Liberty Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, on December 7, 1990. Reportedly, she had planned to walk up the street for a few minutes, but Gibson has never been heard from again. According to NamUs, she was last seen…
The Ghostly Carriage of Bristol, Tennessee
During the 1850s, streets in Bristol were filled with horses, wagons, and buggies. But, only one man owned a beautiful carriage, and it belonged to the Reverand James King, the pastor of Paperville Presbyterian Church. The carriage was pulled by four horses and driven by an enslaved man named Shadrack Wisdom. Typically, the Reverand would…
Jessica Lowery is still missing in Lumberton, North Carolina
Jessica Lowery was only 25 years old when she went missing from Lumberton, North Carolina, on December 20, 2005. According to NamUs, Jessica left her residence at approximately 3:00 a.m. in the vicinity of the 700 block of Bolinger Avenue. She was later seen walking on Beam Road. Lowery is described as being five feet…
The Headless Hobo of Bristol
The Headless Hobo is a ghostly tale in Bristol, Tennessee, and Virginia that has been passed down through generations. The Great Depression hit every family extremely hard, but areas of Appalachia were hit the hardest, which meant living without, and in some cases, starving to death. It was indeed a time when people had to…
Emma still cries at this Virginia Train Station
It seems that every train station has some ghostly tale attached to it. The Bristol train station in Virginia was built in 1856, and the structure survived the Civil War and was rebuilt stronger than ever. William Tompkins, known as “Big Will,” was a frequent visitor to the 72 brothels across the city. His wife,…
The Ghostly Light and Bell of Galax
Many years ago, a family of African-American’s lived in a cabin near Galax, Virginia. Reportedly, a black man was murdered within this cabin, and soon after, travelers along this road late at night could see a bright light moving around in the hollow. This area developed a reputation for being haunted. Other times, a little…
The Disappearance of Sara Nicole Graham in Robeson County, North Carolina
Sara Nicole Graham was 18 years old when she left her home in Fairmont, North Carolina, on February 4, 2015. According to the FBI website, Graham left around 6:30 a.m. to “go to work at the Wal-Mart in Pembroke, North Carolina, but she never arrived. Her van was found abandoned around 12:15 p.m. on February…
The Disappearance of Cynthia Jacobs in Lumberton, North Carolina
Cynthia Jacobs was 41 years old when she went missing from Lumberton, North Carolina, on May 31, 2017. According to NamUs, Jacobs “had not shown up for appointments after May 31, 2017. Law Enforcement last observed her walking in the area of Chippewa Street around 2nd Street in July 2017.” Jacobs is described as being…
The Legends and Ghostly Tales of Old House Woods
Old House Woods in Mathews County, Virginia, located in the community of Diggs, is renowned for its intriguing legends and ghostly tales. Perhaps it’s because of the Chesapeake Bay, but through the years, this place has earned a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in that state. Locals claim to have seen…