Many today are unaware that one place in the United States also had a killing crime spree in the early 1900s that remains unsolved. When I say Jack the Ripper, most people know his infamous name, but the same can not be said about the other. Around 1910, the first victims, all African-American women, began…
The Headless Train Conductor Still Haunts These Railroad Tracks
One of the more popular legends, shared over several years, claims a young man met his demise by a train in Chapel Hill, Tennessee, in northeastern Marshall County. The man was reportedly hit and killed along the tracks while carrying his lantern. Today, the ghost light glows for onlookers. Several variations of the tale exist…
The Legend and Lore of Stewartsville Cemetery
Stewartsville Cemetery near Maxton, North Carolina, is shrouded in legend and lore. The first is how it came to be a cemetery. The legend says that in 1785, a Revolutionary War soldier with the surname Stewart was the first to be buried in the graveyard after losing his life in battle. The funeral party carried…
The Ghostly Horse and Buggy in Denver, North Carolina
The Ghostly Horse and Buggy in Denver, North Carolina Grassy Creek Road is a cut-through road near Highway 16. It ends at the Cross-Country Campground on Highway 150, which is said to be haunted by a ghost horse and buggy. Down the road, a little way, there used to be a patch of woods off…
The Catsburg Ghost Train
The story tells of a man killed while walking on the tracks late at night many years ago. Ever since, a mysterious light can be seen, like an oncoming train, appearing in the woods down the tracks from the old store. The sound of a train whistle and engine running can be heard when the…
The Disaster of The Grace Memorial Bridge in 1946 (Charleston) And the Ghost Car
On February 24, 1946, one of the worst nightmares occurred in Charleston, South Carolina, when a freighter known as the Nicaragua Victory crashed into the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge, ripping down a 240-foot section of it. In all, five people perished, all of whom were in the only vehicle that plunged into the waters…
The Ghostly Hunter’s Store in Pendleton
In the beautiful town of Pendleton, in the Upstate of South Carolina, near Clemson University, sit many older, historic buildings on a small town square. It is a picturesque community known for its beauty and southern charm. However, one building reportedly has a ghostly legend attached to it, dating back to the late 1800s. Hunter’s…
The Christmas Day Massacre of 1929
The Christmas season can be a joyful time where families gather around the Christmas tree, children finish their Santa lists, and parents see green from the amounts of money spent to bring a little holiday cheer. Stockings hang from mantels, presents sit beautifully wrapped, lights glisten from homes and businesses, and people are ordering last-minute…
The Legend of the Bell Witch
Some legends are in a league of their own, and the Bell Witch is one of them. Perhaps this tale would even be on my Mount Rushmore, but I will save that for another day. In the early 1800s, John Bell moved from North Carolina to Tennessee with his wife, Lucy, settling on a farm…
The Spartanburg Tanning Yard(s): Murder, Mayhem, and The Woman in White
Spartanburg, South Carolina, is nestled just east of Greenville. The area has several paranormal locations that many of you are familiar with, and a few that you may not be aware of. Acclaimed paranormal author Tally Johnson has penned numerous books and written extensively about South Carolina’s supernatural history. We highly recommend adding his books…