Often, pirates are associated with large amounts of rum. Just ask Johnny Depp or watch any of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies. South Carolina also has a favorite, liquored-up pirate that is said to haunt Murrells Inlet. Never mind what you do with a drunken sailor- what would you do with a drunken pirate?…
The Mysterious Atalaya Castle of Murrells Inlet
Atalaya Castle, situated in Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, is renowned for its distinctive Spanish-Moorish architecture. This beautiful structure is also rumored to be haunted. Some claim to experience eerie feelings, strange noises, and even the sensation of being watched. Some believe the spirit of Anna Hyatt Huntington, who lived there with her husband,…
Was Magic Harbor in Myrtle Beach Cursed
Many may remember this amusement park, located just south of Myrtle Beach, with its signature lighthouse out front that welcomed beachgoers. But, deep inside this fun park lurked something more sinister during its years of operation. Today, people share fond memories of this place as a source of nostalgia, but was this park doomed from…
Is the Iconic South of the Border Haunted
We know this place from the numerous billboards that greet visitors with catchy slogans within a hundred-mile radius, or from physically stopping here near the North Carolina and South Carolina border in Dillon. If you have traveled to the Grand Strand, there is an excellent chance that you passed South of the Border. You can…
Lizardmania Ran Wild On S.C. in 1988
The Lizard Man has been a part of South Carolina Folklore since he first burst onto the scene in the summer of 1988, devouring car parts, chasing unsuspecting motorists on a dark, lonely stretch of road in Scape Ore Swamp, preying on local livestock while becoming a national media darling that lit the airwaves on…
The Ghostly Legend of Alice Flagg
Alice Flagg is a famous South Carolina ghost story. Her final burial spot has been a topic of debate for years. In contrast, others claim she is buried 17 miles away in Murrells Inlet. Some believe that she still walks underneath the oak trees to this day and reportedly pulls at rings worn by others,…
Here Comes the Brides: All Dressed in Death
Georgetown is the third-oldest city in South Carolina, and it is also a perfect blend of history and a wealth of paranormal activity. Two cemeteries on Broad Street are said to be haunted by two best friends, Pauline Moses and Eliza Munnerlyn, who were set to wed their best friends on the same day. The…
The Lucas Bay Light
The Lucas Bay Light on Gilbert Road in Horry County is a popular ghostly tale in South Carolina. Legend says that the light is a lantern of a ghostly Civil War-era woman walking, searching for her child who was swept away by a flood many years ago. It states that she only appears at night,…
The Ghost of the Old Lightkeeper and Daughter
Some believe the Georgetown Lighthouse in Georgetown, located near the mouth of Winyah Bay, is one of the most haunted lighthouses in the state.’ Several apparitions are said to inhabit the structure, including the old lightkeeper, who reportedly died during construction, and his young daughter, Annie. Annie’s ghost occasionally appears on the decks of nearby…
The Ghostly Pirate Ship of Murrells Inlet
One legend I have encountered a few times is that of a ghostly ship said to appear in the inlet on foggy nights, with its sails full of wind as it gently moves through the salty waters, and then disappears when approached. Some believe it is tied to the pirates who once sailed the open…