White Point Garden in Charleston is a beautiful location on the Battery. Unfortunately, everything that glitters is not gold. According to many sources, the grounds are allegedly haunted by a cast of unsavory characters, including the infamous pirate Stede Bonnet and his men, who met their untimely fate here in 1718. It is believed the…
Is The Former Army & Navy store in Greenville Haunted
One of the oldest downtown buildings, the old Greenville Army & Navy store at 660 S. Main Street, is said to be haunted by the original owner. Veteran Harry Zaglin opened the store in 1946 and passed away in 1995, leaving the business to his son, Jeff. His son ultimately relocated to Laurens Road. It’s…
The South Carolina Video Poker Boom of the 1990s
The late 1990s provided visitors with numerous opportunities and reasons to visit South Carolina from neighboring states. One of the biggest was in the way of gambling, thanks to video poker casinos that seemed to pop up overnight on state lines. The bright lights of these establishments lured the brave, who sought a little lady…
World War II Bombing Ranges: Bombs over Lake Murray
In the middle of Lake Murray sits a piece of land that holds an extensive history behind it. Doolittle Island, also commonly known as Bomb Island, was the location of bombing practices for American airmen during World War II. These Islands were used for many types of practice runs. In which crews dropped flare, incendiary,…
Is this Historic Home in Spartanburg Haunted
Construction began in 1801 and lasted seven years. Foster’s Tavern sits on the corner of Union Street and Southport Road. It is said to be the oldest brick home in Spartanburg County and one of the most haunted locations in the area. According to multiple online reports, the old structure has accrued a few paranormal…
This South Carolina Church’s Graveyard Comes “Alive” at Night
New Salem Church Cemetery comes alive at night, per numerous online articles. The old graveyard is a very eerie, spooky, and haunted place to visit near Tigerville in the Upstate of South Carolina, especially at night. Visitors have reported experiencing disembodied voices, apparitions, temperature anomalies, unexplained moving lights, sensations of being touched all over the…
The Legend of Onyx Lane in Easley
We love to talk about haunted places on this page, but this small South Carolina road sounds more like a highway to hell with some passengers who decided to leave their tickets at the door. Onyx Lane in Easley seems normal during daylight hours. It is a small, dead-end road that sits off Highway 93,…
Is This Greenville, South Carolina Road Haunted By The Ghost of Willie Earle
Old Bramlett Road is an eerie and spooky place at night. The Greenville, South Carolina, road is said to be haunted by the ghost of Willie Earle. Earle was taken to this area and killed by a lynch mob in 1947 for a crime that many believe he never committed. People have claimed to see…
The Rise and Fall of Heritage USA
The Christmas season always reminds me of the glistening lights that once illuminated the winter skyline of the Christian-themed village Heritage USA in the 1980s. It was the third-largest theme park by attendance, with a staggering five million visitors per year, behind only the Walt Disney parks in Orlando and Anaheim. For a moment, the…
The Haunting of the 1927 Lake Lure Inn and Spa: Lake Lure, North Carolina
Western North Carolina in October is gorgeous, with foliage changing colors. A quick drive on U.S. 64 from Hendersonville through Chimney Rock Village and into Lake Lure is the perfect nature therapy. Another treasure awaits travelers across from beautiful Lake Lure on the edge of the small mountain community. The majestic, historic 1927 Lake Lure…