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…
The Legend of Drunken Jack
Often, pirates are associated with large amounts of rum. Just ask Johnny Depp or watch any of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. South Carolina also has a favorite, liquored-up pirate that is said to haunt Murrells Inlet. Never mind what you do with a drunken sailor- what would you do with a drunken pirate?…
The Mysterious Atalaya Castle of Murrells Inlet
Atalaya Castle, situated in Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, is renowned for its distinctive Spanish-Moorish architecture. This beautiful structure is also rumored to be haunted. Some claim to experience eerie feelings, strange noises, and even the sensation of being watched. Some believe the spirit of Anna Hyatt Huntington, who lived there with her husband,…
Lizardmania Ran Wild On S.C. in 1988
The Lizard Man has been a part of South Carolina Folklore since he first burst onto the scene in the summer of 1988, devouring car parts, chasing unsuspecting motorists on a dark, lonely stretch of road in Scape Ore Swamp, and preying on local livestock while becoming a national media darling that lit the airwaves…
The Ghostly Legend of Alice Flagg
Alice Flagg is a famous South Carolina ghost story. Her final burial spot has been a topic of debate for years. In contrast, others claim she is buried 17 miles away in Murrells Inlet. Some believe that she still walks underneath the oak trees to this day and reportedly pulls at rings worn by others,…
Here Comes the Brides: All Dressed in Death
Georgetown is the third-oldest city in South Carolina, and it is also a perfect blend of history and a wealth of paranormal activity. Two cemeteries on Broad Street are said to be haunted by two best friends, Pauline Moses and Eliza Munnerlyn, who were set to wed their best friends on the same day. The…
The Lucas Bay Light
The Lucas Bay Light on Gilbert Road in Horry County is a popular ghostly tale in South Carolina. Legend says that the light is a lantern of a ghostly Civil War-era woman walking, searching for her child who was swept away by a flood many years ago. It states that she only appears at night,…
The Ghost of the Old Lightkeeper and Daughter
Some believe the Georgetown Lighthouse in Georgetown, located near the mouth of Winyah Bay, is one of the most haunted lighthouses in the state.’ Several apparitions are said to inhabit the structure, including the old lightkeeper, who reportedly died during construction, and his young daughter, Annie. Annie’s ghost occasionally appears on the decks of nearby…