The Great Flood, as many call it, and is often nicknamed “The Flood by Which All Other Floods Are Measured,” occurred when two tropical storms converged and packed a powerful punch over Asheville, North Carolina, during the summer of 1916. The National Weather Bureau stated that never before had so much rain fallen anywhere in…
Did The Pirate Jean Lafitte Live Out The Rest of His Life in This N.C. City
Legend and lore are essential parts of our cultural heritage in the Carolinas. Just ask our friends along the coast, such as those in the Outer Banks, Murrells Inlet area, Charleston, and people living in the Appalachian Mountains. Ironically, this legend is one that you may not be familiar with, and it ties one North…
Historic and Allegedly Haunted Blount-Bridgers House
The historic Blount-Bridgers House, known as The Grove, is in Tarboro, North Carolina. Thomas Blount built it in 1808, and many consider it one of the more haunted places in Edgecombe County. Visitors and staff have reported seeing a female specter since the home was converted into a museum in 1979. Many believe the ghost…