In 1997, I attended York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to gain undergraduate credits toward a Bachelor’s degree. I am not a math whiz, and honestly, it’s the one class where my ADHD kicks…
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Beneath the Waters of Kerr Lake
Our “Beneath the Waters” series has earned thousands of views, covering Lake Norman, Lure, Jocassee, and Murray. Tonight, we will cover Kerr Lake. The lake is no different from the others in terms of roads, and…
Coley Patterson: Missing
Coley Patterson was 79 years old when he went missing on October 13, 2006, in Kershaw, South Carolina. Mr. Patterson appears as case number 06-23620 at the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. According to NamUs,“On the last…
Babe Ruth’s North Carolina Connection
Many may not be aware, but the city of Fayetteville, North Carolina, played a pivotal role in the beginning of George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr. It was here that Ruth hammered his first home run as…
The Disappearance of Silas Sessions Jr.
Silas Sessions Jr. was only 55 years old when he reportedly told his mother, whom he lived with, that he was going out for a pack of cigarettes. He never returned to the residence. According to…
Beneath the Waters of Lake Norman
Lake Norman is a beautiful lake just north of the City of Charlotte, but have you ever wondered what lies just beneath its waters? You may be shocked to know that the remains of a summer…
The Legend of Boojum and Hootin’ Annie
Sometime around 1900, or even a little before, another piece of western North Carolina folklore emerged. Some believe the legend of Boojum and Hootin’ Annie was used to attract early tourism in the area. The story…
The Legend of Judaculla Rock
Nestled in Jackson County, North Carolina, near Cullowhee, sits a large soapstone boulder called Judaculla Rock. The rock is notable for its intricate petroglyphs, which are said to hold a profound connection to Cherokee oral traditions….
The Mysterious and Strange 1997 Disappearance of Judy Smith
Judy Smith was a 50-year-old married nurse, born in Hyannis, Massachusetts, in 1946. Smith was recently married when she and her husband traveled to Philadelphia in April 1997. Judy had reportedly wanted to tour the city…
The History of the Angel Oak
The Angel Oak sits on Johns Island at 3688 Angel Oak Road, near Charleston, South Carolina. It dates back over 500 years. It stands less than 70 feet tall and was present in 1717, when a…