On November 22, 1718, Edward Teach met his fate in Ocracoke, North Carolina, during a bloody battle with Lieutenant Robert Maynard, 307 years ago, today. Some of you may know him better by his infamous nickname, Blackbeard. Teach had a long relationship with the Outer Banks, as it served as a base for his operations….
Missing in Abbeville, SC
Flavie Cocard was last seen on December 17, 2020, in Abbeville, South Carolina. Cocard was 21 years old at the time of her disappearance. She would be 26 today. According to Missing People in America, her car was found on December 18 by two hunters, parked on the side of the road in a wooded…
The Yogi Bear Graveyard
Some may remember the unintentional tourist attraction, dubbed the Yogi Bear Graveyard, that was located off I-95 in North Carolina. When Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken locations began closing across the Southeast, the fiberglass statues that once occupied those restaurants were purchased by the Jellystone Park Campground in Halifax. The statues welcomed travelers to the…
The Cheeky Ghost of the Old Athens Theatre
Some believe the old Athens Theatre in New Bern, North Carolina, is home to a ghostly woman named Dorothy. The old theatre opened in 1911 as the Athens Theatre, seating fewer than 600. By 1929, the name had been changed to the Show Shop Theatre. Fourteen years later, in 1943, it was renamed the Kehoe…
The Ghostly Legend of Whitewolf Road
Cherokee County, South Carolina, is home to some of the most haunted places in the state. Whitewolf Road in Blacksburg is no stranger to the paranormal, according to legend. Both stories are tragedies that left the spirits of all three victims forever tied to this countryside, where they met their fate. The road is near…
Haunted Kings Mountain
Kings Mountain National Military Park is a beautiful place, but through the years, it has earned quite a reputation for being haunted. The park is located in Blacksburg, South Carolina, near the state line between North Carolina and South Carolina. British officer Ferguson is said to still haunt the grounds by his cairn, along with…
The Princess of the Mist of Western, North Carolina
The Gentle Woman of the Mist, also known as The Princess of the Mist, is a Western North Carolina legend tied to the Calvary Churchyard in Fletcher. The legend says that many years ago, a young man and woman, who lived on neighboring plantations, fell in love and became engaged. One night, the two had…
Sharon Prince is still missing in Sumter, 1987
Sharon Prince was last seen in November 1987 in Sumter, South Carolina. At the time, Prince was living with relatives, having recently moved out of a residence she had shared with her boyfriend. Prince’s brother-in-law woke early on that fall morning to get ready for work and noticed that Sharon was not in her bedroom….
Witchcraft in York County, South Carolina
He’s or she’s a witch! That seemed to be a common theme in those days. Often, people don’t associate witchcraft with the South, but we do have a long history with it. The Winnsboro Witch, The Lancaster County Witch trials, The Easley Witches, Eliza Huger, and other tales are a few that have survived. Joshua…
The Witches’ Keyhole in Lenoir, North Carolina
During the 19th century, George Powell’s log cabin mysteriously burned to the ground. Mr. Powell blamed the fire on witches and the evil spirits that were said to be trapped inside. When he built his next residence on the grounds, he placed a keyhole near the roof to let the witches and spirits escape. The…