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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Did You Know This About Kings Highway
Kings Highway, also known as Highway 17, has a rich and haunted history along the Grand Strand. Many may not be aware, but the origins of this route date back to a Native American path that…
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 1526 Sinking of The Capitana
The shores around the Grand Strand are home to many shipwrecks. After all, at one time, these waters were considered dangerous to navigate. One of the biggest mysteries is the 1526 sinking of The Capitana. This…