The theme park boom in Western North Carolina during the 1960s helped usher a new generation of vacationers to the area. Overnight, the scenic landscape of the Blue Ridge Mountains transformed many towns like Cherokee into tourist destinations. Frontier Land opened in 1964 on a 140-acre plot of land along U.S. 19. An adult ticket…
Helen Continues to See Red in the Afterlife at This Old Asheville Hotel
Asheville is a beautiful and vibrant mountain city in North Carolina, offering plenty to see and do. The area boasts several attractions and numerous paranormal hotspots for thrill seekers who want to zipline through the gorge, sightsee, dine, and add a little spice with some spooky fun after a busy day exploring the city. Speaking…
The Haunted Bridge of Union County, South Carolina- Gist Bridge
One bridge in Union County, South Carolina, has reported strange happenings at night. A couple of legends surround the Gist Bridge. One story says a baby was thrown over the side and still haunts paranormal thrill seekers to this day with cries at night. It is rumored that if you park in the middle of…
This Alleged Haunted Hotel in Georgia is a Scary Good Time
Atlanta is nicknamed “Hotlanta” for a reason, and it may have to do with the electromagnetic waves in the night air. Georgia is rich in history and things that go bump in the night, from haunted graveyards and lakes to hotels. If you are in the market for a scary good night, the hotel in…
The “Pink Lady” of the Omni Grove Park Inn
North Carolina boasts numerous attractions and activities, ranging from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the beautiful beaches, with points in between. Some of these can be accomplished with a day trip, while others will leave you looking for a nice hotel to retire for the night. If you enjoy traveling, Asheville is a vibrant town…
The Alleged Haunting of The Masquerade in Atlanta
Do you love the music and paranormal scene, and happen to be near Atlanta? Located in the heart of downtown is The Masquerade Nightclub. The establishment is a great place to listen to a variety of genres, including rock, alternative, metal, punk, hip-hop, and indie. The lineup will always have something for everyone who enjoys…
The North Carolina Black Widow
Many in Alamance County knew Blanche Kiser Taylor Moore as a godly woman who regularly attended church, with a grandmotherly appearance. Still, something more sinister lurked deep within the North Carolina woman. In many ways, Moore would be the last person you’d suspect to be a convicted murderer and a possible serial killer. But today,…
The Witch of Nash Road
The Witch of Nash Road is one of Mississippi’s scariest legends. It is said the witch is only seen rarely, but she is easily recognizable. There are, of course, deviations to the tale to account for her extra appendage. The ghostly tale is also referred to as the “Three-Legged Lady of Nash Road.” One of…
The Headless Horseman of Coral Hill Road
Coral Hill Road in Glasgow, Kentucky, is associated with a local legend. Many years ago, a man traveling on this road at night came across a headless horseman, leading him to flee home. Later that night, the man’s entire family was jolted awake when all of the doors and windows flung open. I’ve received many…
The Folly Beach Serial Killer
Many may not remember the name of Richard Valenti or his crimes, but Valenti is in the same league of killers as the “Gaffney Strangler.” In 1973, Valenti killed 14-year-old Sherr Clark and 13-year-old Alexis Latimer in Folly Beach, South Carolina. Valenti was quoted as saying, “The Lord told him to kill them.” Valenti was…