Our “Beneath the Waters” series has earned thousands of views, covering Lake Norman, Lure, Jocassee, and Murray. Tonight, we will cover Kerr Lake. The lake is no different from the others in terms of roads, and former structures were flooded to make way for it, but it does have a secret lying on the bottom,…
Coley Patterson: Missing
Coley Patterson was 79 years old when he went missing on October 13, 2006, in Kershaw, South Carolina. Mr. Patterson appears as case number 06-23620 at the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. According to NamUs,“On the last day Patterson Sr. was seen, his sister had taken him to the doctor and brought him back to his…
Babe Ruth’s North Carolina Connection
Many may not be aware, but the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina, played a pivotal role in the beginning of George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. It was here that Ruth hammered his first home run as a professional against the then-minor league Baltimore Orioles on March 7, 1914. The blast traveled 350 to 400 feet…
The Disappearance of Silas Sessions Jr.
Silas Sessions Jr. was only 55 years old when he reportedly told his mother, whom he lived with, that he was going out for a pack of cigarettes. He never returned to the residence. According to NamUs, Sessions went missing on July 9, 1999, in Charleston, South Carolina .Sessions is described as a Black male….
Beneath the Waters of Lake Norman
Lake Norman is a beautiful lake just north of the City of Charlotte, but have you ever wondered what lies just beneath its waters? You may be shocked to know that the remains of a summer camp that opened in the 1930s and the site of the Battle of Cowan’s Ford, where General William Lee…
The Legend of Boojum and Hootin’ Annie
Sometime around 1900, or even a little before, another piece of western North Carolina folklore emerged. Some believe the legend of Boojum and Hootin’ Annie was used to attract early tourism in the area. The story places a large, Bigfoot-like creature called the Boojum on Eagle Nest Mountain in Haywood County. It’s believed the Boojum…
The Legend of Judaculla Rock
Nestled in Jackson County, North Carolina, near Cullowhee, sits a large soapstone boulder called Judaculla Rock. The rock is notable for its intricate petroglyphs, which are said to hold a profound connection to Cherokee oral traditions. But archaeologists still can’t explain the meaning of the carvings. According to Cherokee legend, the markings on the rock…
The Mysterious and Strange 1997 Disappearance of Judy Smith
Judy Smith was a 50-year-old married nurse, born in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in 1946. Smith was recently married when she and her husband traveled to Philadelphia in April 1997. Judy had reportedly wanted to tour the city to see some historical attractions, while Jeffrey, an attorney, attended a business conference. Nothing seemed odd or out of…
The History of the Angel Oak
The Angel Oak sits on Johns Island at 3688 Angel Oak Road, near Charleston, South Carolina. It dates back over 500 years. It stands less than 70 feet tall and was present in 1717, when a land grant was made. Roughly 500,000 visitors visit the grounds every year. Through the years, this tree has survived…
The History of the Folly Beach Boat
Have you ever wondered where this famous Folly Beach Icon came from? The story of the Folly Beach or Folly Boat dates back to the massive Hurricane Hugo in 1989, which slammed into South Carolina as a Category 4 storm. The storm surge pushed the boat to its final resting place on Folly Road, close…