Western North Carolina offers residents and visitors scenic views, peace, beautiful places, and ghost stories. One town near Asheville has a legend dating back to the Civil War. When I’m in this region, I always keep my eyes open because of the paranormal hot spots associated with it. I often find myself in rural places…
Is This the Most Haunted Building in Morehead City
Built in 1929 by Earle W. Webb, the Webb Memorial Public Library in Morehead City, North Carolina, is reportedly one of the area’s most haunted locations. The Webb family’s home was previously used as a commercial space until 1936, when it was converted to public use following the death of the Webb family’s son. It…
Is the Ghost of Willie Earle at this Pickens County Building
The Pickens County Museum of Art & History, on the corner of Johnson Street and Highway 178, used to be the Pickens County Jail, which opened in 1903 and closed in 1975, housing the last lynching victim in South Carolina history, Willie Earle. In 1947, Earle was accused of assaulting a white cab driver. A…
The Haunting of St. Philip’s Cemetery in Charleston
Charleston is famously known as the Holy City. And if you happen to be in the Holy City, why not walk down haunted Church Street and visit St. Philip’s Episcopal Church? They were founded in 1680, making the congregation the oldest in the United States, south of the Virginia border. In the 17th century, the…
This Beautiful Eleven-Room Charleston Hotel is Home to Two Famous Ghosts
The Holy City has plenty of activities to keep you occupied, including ghost tours, museums, and eateries. Be on the lookout, as we will soon release a video featuring the top things to do in Charleston, hosted by Sheri Taylor of Southern Escapades. With everything Charleston offers, you will surely need to spend more than…
Does The Lady in the Black Dress Haunt This Pub in Charleston
The haunted Blind Tiger Pub in Charleston has more than liquid spirits inside. The pub first opened in 1992 in its Broad Street location, but it wasn’t until a round of renovations in 2016 that stories began to pour in (no pun intended). One apparition that is said to haunt the historic building is a…
Is This Former North Carolina Hospital Haunted
The historic Ashe County Hospital, located at 410 McConnell Street in Jefferson, North Carolina, is no longer operational as a medical facility. It now serves a different purpose after the hospital was closed many years ago. Author Sherman Carmichael writes about the old hospital on page 139 of his book, Mysterious Tales of Western North…
This North Carolina Bridge Will Give You Something to Scream About
In the wide-open farmland just outside of Williamston, North Carolina, sits a bridge named “Screaming Bridge” on Yarrell Creek Road, which is said to be haunted. The bridge’s name and its haunting tale are enough to make one scream in silence from fear. Years ago, Mr. Yarrell and his beloved wife operated an old mill…
The 1955 Cherokee Bridge Collapse
On July 3, 1955, a deadly accident occurred when a 150-foot bridge gave way in Cherokee, North Carolina. The incident happened just before noon when the cables supporting it jerked from the structure, hurling tourists to the rocks and waters below. It was first thought that overcrowding may have played a role in the bridge…
Is This Historical North Carolina Cemetery Haunted
I am frequently asked if Riverside Cemetery, located at 53 Birch Street in Asheville, North Carolina, is haunted. It’s a place of mystery because we don’t hear many tales associated with it, but it’s undoubtedly historical. The cemetery dates back to 1885 and spans over 87 acres, housing more than 13,000 graves. It is the…