Mayucha was a town in Oconee County, South Carolina, from 1850 to the early 1900s. Many unknowns exist about this mysterious town, including its exact location and the everyday life of the people who called it home. In many ways, it has slipped into the abyss of South Carolina folklore. Rumors have swirled for generations…
The Haunted Olympia Mills in Columbia
Columbia is full of history and paranormal hotspots. One such place, rumored to be haunted and full of specters, is the old Olympia Mill at 510 Heyward Street. Just like Hotel California, where you can check in anytime you like, but you can never leave, the same is said about the old mill. Olympia Mills…
The Witch of Graniteville Cemetery
Graniteville Cemetery predates the Civil War and was established in 1850 by William Gregg, who founded the Graniteville Mill and town. According to multiple online sites, the graveyard may be the final resting place for many, but what happens under that beautiful South Carolina moon is a different story. The Lantern covered this cemetery in…
Is Lake Lyman Haunted
Lake Lyman is a 350-acre lake that serves as a popular boating destination, event space, and recreational spot near Spartanburg, South Carolina. By night, it turns into a haunted paradise. According to Visit Spartanburg, Legend has it that a party hosted at Lake Lyman once took a grim turn. A woman was viciously assaulted during…
Would You Spend the Night in South Carolina’s Most Haunted Cabin
One place in the Upstate of South Carolina has earned a reputation as the most haunted cabin in the state. The Shamrock House in Sunset is an eerie place at the bottom of Sassafras Mountain. Legend states that a younger woman tragically perished in the house after overdosing and drinking at a party. According to…
The Ghostly Postal Worker of Aiken
Here we go around the horn in a week, bringing our readers all things ghostly. One area that we have not covered in great detail is Aiken. However, many paranormal hotspots are in this region of South Carolina. The Old Aiken Post Office, located at the corner of Park Avenue and Laurens Street, was built…
The Headless Woman of Lydia Mills
The old mill ruins at the old Lydia Mill site in Clinton, South Carolina, are now behind a locked fence, but at one time, they had employee housing. Legend says a headless female specter patrols the area near the railroad tracks at night, still searching for her head. Several stories are online about how she…
The Ghostly Legend of Rock House Road
The Gaffney area is rich in history and war. We have been fortunate to cover stories from this region in South Carolina. Our last article received plenty of feedback on the ghostly T-Bridge. While the T-Bridge may not evoke much fear unless you find yourself in a stare-down contest with an apparition or see headlights…
This Ghostly Island on Lake Hartwell is said to be Home to a Witch
The island is all that remains (above water) of the Harrisonburg Plantation. The plantation was the home of Revolutionary War soldier John Harris Jr, who lived there for over 40 years. Harris and his wife were buried in a beautiful cemetery on the highest ground of their plantation. The area was flooded in the 1960s…
This North Carolina Covered Bridge Has a Darkside Attached to it
Pisgah Covered Bridge at 6925 Pisgah Covered Bridge Road in Asheboro is one of North Carolina’s two remaining covered bridges. According to author Sherman Carmichael in his book Mysterious Tales of the North Carolina Piedmont, it is also haunted. According to Carmichael, the Pisgah Covered Bridge was built in 1911 but was destroyed during a…