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…
The Terrifying Banshee of Tar River That Curses You With Her Screams
The scouts paid little attention to David’s curse, taking him to the middle of the Tar River by boat. According to the legend, a millstone was tied to David. When they pushed the millstone off the ship, it sank to the bottom of the river. Screams echoed from the depths of the water, but they…
The Ghosts That Are Said to Haunt This Asheville Skyscraper Went Out With A Bang
Asheville, North Carolina, is one of those cities where, if you took a rock and threw it in a random direction, you would manage to hit a haunted hotspot. And the Jackson Building is impossible to miss. Look up and see statues of gargoyles guarding the building and the dark secrets it holds. Designed and…
The Ghost Ship, ‘Crissie Wright’
On a cold night on January 11, 1886, the Crissie Wright sailed into a heavy winter storm as the little town of Diamond City watched in disbelief from the shore. Many residents gathered along the sand at the edge of the Atlantic with fires lit to welcome the crew, but the ocean was just too…
The Ghostly Lady of Kill Devil Hills
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, on the Outer Banks, is a dream, but what lurks in the shadows may be a nightmare if you come face to face with one of the forever residents who decided to stay. According to Peggy Schmidt in her book Ghosts of the Outer Banks, the Avalon section, on the…
The Legend of Campbell’s Light
Some ghost light tales seem to gain in popularity, like the Maco Light in North Carolina and the Bingham Light in South Carolina, while others seem to fade away over time. One ghostly story you probably did not know existed is Campbell’s Light in Concord, North Carolina, near Charlotte. According to Charles F. Gritzner in…
The Ghostly Passenger of Big Cove Road
Cherokee, North Carolina, is no stranger to legends and lore. One road, Big Cove Road, is said to be home to a ghostly man who will appear in the seat next to you. According to Michael Rivers in his book Appalachia Mountain Folklore on page 32, the tale dates to the early 1920s and is…
The Eerie and Haunted Henry River Mill Village
From producing cotton yarn to making history as District 12 in The Hunger Games, the Henry River Mill Village in Hickory offers visitors a step back into the last century and the rich heritage of North Carolina’s mill towns. The promise of jobs and prosperity attracted many, and before long, the town grew to incorporate…
Is This High School in Asheville, North Carolina Haunted
Clyde A, Erwin High School, located at 60 Lees Creek Road in Asheville, North Carolina, is allegedly hiding a dark secret beneath its floors and is rumored to be haunted. The ominous humming that echoes through the halls at night, or items moving around on their own, indicate that something is not right in this…
The Old Lady in The Nursery
Bethel United Methodist Church in Chester was founded in 1837 and moved to its present-day location in 1897. According to Tally Johnson in the Ghosts of the South Carolina Upcountry on pages 22 and 23, The Old Lady in the Nursery has been told by generations of Sunday schoolers at Bethel. According to the details…