One story told to me by Mrs. Tonya Guy was about a drummer boy who lost his way. Navigating the South Carolina Backcountry, even in 2025, can be difficult. Walking through unfamiliar woods can turn even the most seasoned professionals who enjoy being outdoors around. The mystery of the little drummer boy’s fate and the…
Is Union County, South Carolina, Sitting on Civil War Treasure
Down Highway 49, past Monarch, near Browns Creek Baptist Church, sits a swamp and plenty of pasture land. The highway once served as a former stagecoach route that connected Union to Charlotte. After the Civil War ended, the Union army entered the Upstate, pulling wagons and distributing food to the local population. A German man…
The Chicora College Ghost of Reedy Falls
Reedy Falls is a beautiful park and place in downtown Greenville. Years ago, Chicora College for Women operated a campus on the west side of the river before it moved to Columbia around 1915. The Greenville College campus spanned sixteen acres, stretching from Camperdown Street to River Street. In 1904, a newspaper article mentioned a…
The Ghosts at the Longstreet Theatre in Columbia
Longstreet Theatre is a beautiful building on Greene Street that is rich in history and rumored to be haunted. The historic building is now used for USC theatre and dance productions, but it once served a critical need as a hospital and makeshift morgue during the Civil War. People have reported experiencing strange sightings, eerie…
The Haunted Craven Street Bridge in Asheville
The tale is sad, centering around a group of boys long ago who wanted to dip in the waters of the French Broad River when things were more relaxed and before bathing suits were something that every American owned. They were on what was then the western edge of the city, just south of where…
The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain
We are staying in Western North Carolina, preparing for our podcast, which will launch in a few weeks with Izzy and me. We will cover all things Carolina, including the paranormal, the unexplained, history, mysteries, weird attractions, and folklore. The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather Mountain is a spooky tale, and he is said to be…
This North Carolina Haunted Bridge will “Drive” Your Soul Mad
Despite Asheville’s popularity and welcoming atmosphere, there are several landmarks in this North Carolina city that stand out, leaving a lasting impression as you pass by them. One such place is Helen’s Bridge. Yes, the city is lively, but drive far enough on College Street, and you’ll experience the lack thereof. During the day, it’s…
The “Devil’s Stairs”
Down Highway 88 in Ashe County, North Carolina, between West Jefferson and Warrensville, sits a place with a legend just as eerie as its name. This drive is a motorcyclist’s dream, offering beautiful views for some, but it is also reportedly haunted. The “Devil’s Stairs” is a rock formation that has earned a reputation over…
The Lady in White of Deep Ford Road
Tucked in the backwoods of Appalachia sits a rural road called Deep Ford Road in Lansing, North Carolina. The road is like the others around these parts, with one notable exception: it is rumored to be haunted by a ghostly woman dressed in white. The tale dates back to the early 1920s, but no one…
The Lady in White at Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
I had the pleasure of visiting these grounds in late 2017. It is a beautiful place forever linked to tobacco tycoon R.J. Reynolds and his family. Unfortunately, Mr. Reynolds wouldn’t enjoy the scenic landscape for long. He succumbed to cancer the year after the gardens were built, in 1918. His beloved wife, Katharine, would pass…