Some may remember the unintentional tourist attraction, dubbed the Yogi Bear Graveyard, that was located off I-95 in North Carolina. When Yogi Bear Honey Fried Chicken locations began closing across the Southeast, the fiberglass statues that once occupied those restaurants were purchased by the Jellystone Park Campground in Halifax. The statues welcomed travelers to the…
Witchcraft in York County, South Carolina
He’s or she’s a witch! That seemed to be a common theme in those days. Often, people don’t associate witchcraft with the South, but we do have a long history with it. The Winnsboro Witch, The Lancaster County Witch trials, The Easley Witches, Eliza Huger, and other tales are a few that have survived. Joshua…
The Phantom Rider of the Confederacy
Calvary Episcopal Churchyard is home to even more legends than the “Headless Horseman of WNC.” The church is located in the town of Fletcher, North Carolina, and the tale dates back to Stoneman’s Raid in 1865, during the Civil War. The Phantom Rider of the Confederacy is a legend that may not be as well-known…