The Tragic Murder and Haunting of the Old Lincoln Academy The old site where the Lincoln Academy once stood, near Kings Mountain, North Carolina, is home to a tragic murder and haunting. Kathleen Smiley, from Atlanta, was found tied to a tree near the abandoned building on April 21, 1974, many years after the historic…
This Haunted Columbia, South Carolina Road is Home of ‘Ole Redeye’
Old State Road is one of the most haunted in South Carolina. During the Battle of Congaree Creek in 1865, Union troops slaughtered Confederate soldiers in this area. Some say you can still hear people walking and falling into the creek. Apparitions have been reported to carry lanterns in the darkness on this stretch of…
Legend of the Brown Mountain Lights
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a beautiful destination that many people love, making them a popular choice for day trips or extended vacations. One drive through the twists and turns of Pisgah National Forest with panoramic views will leave you and your family with memories that will last for a lifetime. The calling and lure…
The Ghost of Barman Joe at The Bowery in Myrtle Beach
Imagine sitting at a bar for a round of spirits and then feeling an actual spirit tap you on the shoulder or a glimpse of one out of the corner of your eye. One bar in South Carolina is forever home to the band Alabama and a popular legend. The Bowery is a legendary music…
Is The McCelvey Center in York, South Carolina Haunted
The beautiful City of York, South Carolina, is home to a picturesque, walkable downtown area with eateries, a rich history, and a few notable haunts. One place with limited information available online regarding its paranormal dark side is the McCelvey Center, located at 212 E. Jefferson Street. The building once housed the Yorkville Female Institute,…
The Haunting of The Anderson Municipal Business Center
The Anderson Municipal Business Center, located at 601 South Main Street, opened in August 2008. Less than a year later, the building captured national attention in June 2009 after images were caught on camera of objects moving around in the Anderson Credit Union Office. A white blur appeared on video, floating around the room and…
Montrose Cemetery: Night of the Living Dead
Montrose Cemetery, also known as Lowther’s Hill, is a historic cemetery located at 2864 SC-34 in Darlington County, South Carolina. According to many, it is also a paranormal hot spot that comes alive at night with screams and cries, with apparitions dancing around the graves to welcome the new visitors with open and cold arms….
The Mysterious Disappearance of Nell Cropsey
On the night of November 20, 1901, a beautiful young woman named Ella Cropsey vanished from her home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Unfortunately, her family and friends would never see her again because just thirty-seven days later, her body was recovered from the Pasquotank River. Cropsey’s boyfriend, Jim Wilcox, was charged with the murder…
The Haunted History and Spirits of Whig Hill
This plantation near Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County on Hwy 18 was settled around 1767 by John Nuckolls, Sr., a native of Virginia. During the American Revolution, as the war in the backcountry escalated into a vicious civil war, the plantation became known as “Whig Hill” due to Nuckoll’s support of the patriot cause. He…
Haunted Abbeville: The Belmont Inn
“This historic hotel dates back to the turn of the twentieth century, and served as luxurious railroad accommodation for visitors to the town. Guests staying in the hotel have reported weird occurrences in various rooms of the hotel, including an entity that opens and closes doors.” Written By: Israel PettyPhoto By: John G. Clark Jr.