During Carolina Theatre’s many decades of operation, many odd and unexplainable things would occur inside this building at 230 N Tryon Street during rehearsals, shows, and other events. Lights would flicker and malfunction, causing props to move and break, and bangs echoed from the empty projection room. Even when the stranger got even stranger, all…
The Ghostly Legend of Ambrose of First Presbyterian Church
During the Civil War, it is believed that the elders of First Presbyterian Church instructed a gentleman named Ambrose, a janitor commonly called a sexton during that time, to build a tunnel under what is now Fifth Street to hide valuables, including silver offering trays fearing the Federal army could soon push their way into…
The Ghostly Tale of NoDa Jim
The ghostly tale claims that a train along the railroad tracks supposedly struck a man. The man called Jim used to work on the railroad in the NoDa neighborhood in Charlotte. Jim used to wear big keys on his side. One night, a buddy from Jim approached him for a round of drinks after a…
The Legend of the Shinnville Witch
The Shinnville Witch is a local legend in Shinnville, North Carolina, an area in Iredell County, associated with the 200-year-old Mills Family Cemetery near St. James Episcopal Church. Legend states that a woman accused and killed for being a witch is allegedly buried there outside the cemetery walls, and sits a small headstone without a…
This Road Screams Misery
One road in Brunswick County, North Carolina, has quite a reputation. Leland, just outside of Wilmington, has a road named Mount Misery. With a name like that, you’d think there has to be some story behind it, and it does. Several legends suggest how it received the unique name, but one says that many years…
The Sorrow Soldier of Wilmington
Wilmington, North Carolina, dates back to February 20, 1739, and offers a rich history and a number of haunted locations. According to an article released by the Wilmington Star News on October 14, 2022, one building is reportedly home to the “Sorrow Soldier.” The story goes that against the wall of Port City Pottery, there…
Buried ALIVE
Samuel Russell Jocelyn is one of Wilmington, North Carolina’s most famous ghosts. Mr. Jocelyn was thought to have been killed when he fell from his horse in 1809 or March of 1810 (Two different years are given online for his death, while Find-A-Grave lists his official date of death as March 29, 1810). The man…
The Haunted Craven Street Bridge in Asheville
The tale is sad, centering around a group of boys long ago who wanted to dip in the waters of the French Broad River when things were more relaxed and before bathing suits were something that every American owned. They were on what was then the western edge of the city, just south of where…
This North Carolina Haunted Bridge will “Drive” Your Soul Mad
Despite Asheville’s popularity and welcoming atmosphere, there are several landmarks in this North Carolina city that stand out, leaving a lasting impression as you pass by them. One such place is Helen’s Bridge. Yes, the city is lively, but drive far enough on College Street, and you’ll experience the lack thereof. During the day, it’s…
The “Devil’s Stairs”
Down Highway 88 in Ashe County, North Carolina, between West Jefferson and Warrensville, sits a place with a legend just as eerie as its name. This drive is a motorcyclist’s dream, offering beautiful views for some, but it is also reportedly haunted. The “Devil’s Stairs” is a rock formation that has earned a reputation over…