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, preying on local livestock while becoming a national media darling that lit the airwaves on…
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…
The Ghostly Pirate Ship of Murrells Inlet
One legend I have encountered a few times is that of a ghostly ship said to appear in the inlet on foggy nights, with its sails full of wind as it gently moves through the salty waters, and then disappears when approached. Some believe it is tied to the pirates who once sailed the open…
The Ghostly Woman of the Waccamaw River
The Waccamaw River in Conway, South Carolina, is known for a bone-chilling ghostly story. Legend says that a woman perished in these waters many years ago by drowning, and she is rumored to walk still, or in this case, float along this stretch of the river today in search of her lost love on misty…
The Haunted Old Gunn Church
Work began on the church in 1859, when it was named the Prince Frederick Episcopal Church at 9796 Plantersville Road, near Georgetown, South Carolina. During the Civil War, construction on the church was halted due to a lack of funds to complete it. Thomas Gunn, the church’s architect, received word that work would soon come…
The Ghostly Bride and Groom of Hagley
Legend says that on the grounds of the old Hagley Plantation, now a residential community in Pawleys Island, the ghosts of a man and woman can sometimes be seen walking near the water. According to reports, the couple reportedly died sometime during the Civil War era on their wedding day. The story goes that after…
The Legend of the Morris Island Buried Treasure
This story appears in the book “Ghosts of the Carolinas” by Nancy Roberts, but it’s not the first time I’ve heard of the alleged missing treasure. Reportedly, during the Civil War, a Union soldier in the Battle of Morris Island named Yokum was dispatched to relocate people living on Morris Island to Port Royal. When…