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…
Is the Civil War Still Being Fought on This North Carolina Bridge
The Haunted South Queen Street Bridge over the Neuse River in Kinston, North Carolina, once called the Frederick Jones Bridge, was the site of a Civil War skirmish in 1862, when Confederate soldiers burned it as a last-ditch effort to prevent the burning of a more significant bridge in Goldsboro and to keep the Union…
The Mysterious North Carolina Road to Nowhere
Imagine you’re leaving the nearby city to visit Fontana Lake, following the winding roads and turns, enjoying the ride. It’s morning, and although it’s a little chilly, you roll the window down slightly to take in nature as you pass through. The trees are enormous and tall. They stand as if they were nature’s pillars…
The Phantom Car of Highway 49
NC 49 is a two-lane road between Asheboro and Charlotte, North Carolina, and is home to a famous ghost story, the Phantom Car. In the 1940s, a family drove home one night after spending the day with family. The night was clear but very late, with children sleeping in the back while the father drove…
This North Carolina Mountain is Home to the Phantom Choir
Imagine hiking to the top of a mountaintop and hearing the sweet sound of a ghostly choir serenading you. Roan Mountain, near the North Carolina and Tennessee border, about an hour west of Banner Elk, is said to be home to the Phantom Choir. The five-mile-long ridgeline, reaching nearly two miles above sea level, is…