On August 31, 1996, the unthinkable happened again when a family and one other person drowned at John D. Long Lake, just outside of Union, South Carolina. This is the same lake where Susan Smith also did the unthinkable in 1994. The Phillips family, from nearby, visited the site when their Suburban began to roll…
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 Baffling Disappearance of Little Jeremy Grice
On the morning of November 22, 1985, a four-year-old little boy disappeared from his home in North Augusta, South Carolina. The circumstances surrounding Jeremy Grice’s disappearance remain a mystery, almost forty years later. He was reportedly last seen that morning in his yard by a neighbor, who was possibly the last person to see Jeremy…
The Blue Ridge Savings Bank Cold Case
Cold cases capture our imagination for different reasons. Sadly, many of these cases remain unsolved for years, or if they are solved, it is only after extensive investigation. It seems inconceivable in 2024 that so many people would still be on the books, given the availability of modern technology. Unfortunately, some cases will never be…
The Lantern Investigates HELL… Gate
I was on my way to Oakwood Cemetery in Spartanburg, SC. The place has gained a reputation over the years with a paranormal investigation team to get answers. SCPRAI, or the South Carolina Paranormal Research and Investigations, had invited The Lantern to join them. I have driven through Highway 29 many times, considering it had…
The Gray Man Untold: Secrets from the Pawleys Island Marshes
Out of every eye-opening spot along Myrtle Beach that tourists frequent, this place is devoid of traffic, typically found in the summer. The palm trees, the small windy roads, the miles of marshlands seen in the distance. Even the beach houses stand out. I got the impression right away that this must be a community…