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…
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…
Beautiful Lake Jocassee and the Ghost Town beneath it
Revered for its emerald waters and abundant recreational opportunities, South Carolina’s Lake Jocassee was rich in history before the dam was built in 1973. Before the lake was created, the area was called Jocassee Valley. Cherokee legend states, “The first part of the name ‘Jocassee Gorges’ comes from tragic, star-crossed lovers. Jocassee was a beautiful…
The Hunter of Purgatory Mountain
No one knows where the name originated, but if you have ever visited the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, you have been on Purgatory Mountain. In 1971, a land grant of nearly 1,400 acres from Purgatory Mountain was issued to designate and build the state’s Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Some believe the name originated from…
Legend of Becky Cotton
We are led to believe that Lavinia Fisher was the first female serial killer widely recognized in the United States. While Mrs. Fisher, who died by hanging on February 18, 1820, for highway robbery, not murder, could have certainly been a female serial killer, was she the first? If looks could kill, Becky Cotton from…
The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, located at 122 E. Bay Street, is a Charleston landmark built in 1771 as a commercial exchange and customs house. During the American Revolution, tea confiscated by the British was stored here. After the British captured the city in 1780, it was a barracks, and the basement served as…
The Rose Hill Plantation
Built between 1828 and 1832, the beautiful Rose Hill Plantation is a historic site in Union County, South Carolina. Nestled along the Tyger River. Rose Hill Plantation served as the South Carolina Governor’s mansion during William Henry Gist’s (1807-1874) time in office from 1858 through 1860. The home offers insight into the upcountry cotton plantation…
The Haunted Bentonville Battlefield in North Carolina
Four Oaks, North Carolina, was home to the last major Confederate offensive against General Sherman and the Federal army. The three-day Battle of Bentonville is the largest in North Carolina history, and some believe the grounds may also be one of the most haunted. Visitors to the property have experienced the sounds and smells of…