The Charles P. Wray Home, also known as the Charles Wray Home, was built circa 1910 (Taken from the Historical SC Historic Properties Record) in Ridgeway, South Carolina. The 2.38-acre property and neoclassical house sits at 140 North Dogwood Avenue. Wray was said to be a wealthy merchant and planter, while some suggest he was…
Is the Thicketty Creek Bridge in Cherokee County Haunted
Some have claimed the bridge at Thicketty Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina, is haunted. I was there today, capturing photos. Unfortunately, the road to Whig Hill Cemetery was blocked off, but I will cover Whig Hill in more depth in the book. Is this bridge haunted? That is a great question, but it would…
Is This Beautiful Greenville, South Carolina Mansion Haunted
Greenville is a special place, stacked full of history, with some eternal residents who decided to keep the party going well after their deaths. One mansion at 106 Dupont Drive, built between 1919 and 1925, is said to be haunted by the ghost of Walter Gassaway, who decided to take his life into his own…
The Legend of the Maco Light
North Carolina is home to many legends and lore, including famous ghost lights like the Brown Mountain Lights, the Thomas Divide Lights, and the Vander Light. One ghost light that seemingly disappeared from paranormal radars over the years is the mystery of the Maco Light and the ghostly tale that led to the phenomenon. Maco…
Is Poinsett Bridge in northern Greenville County Haunted
Poinsett Bridge is located in northern Greenville County at 580 Callahan Mountain Road, Landrum. It is considered the oldest bridge in South Carolina, dating back to 1820, when Abram Blanding built it. The South Carolina Board of Public Works constructed the structure, which served as part of the original road connecting Greenville to Asheville. At…
A Haunted Gas Station in Upstate South Carolina?
Spinx is a larger company, based in Greenville, South Carolina, that operates in the convenience store and car wash industries. Perhaps, you have visited one of these establishments in the past. Months ago, I stopped into the Spinx gas station on Whitehorse Road, grabbing a coffee one morning. The manager and I discussed haunted locations,…
The Girl in Blue of Highway 5
The story of “The Girl in Blue” is one ghostly tale that isn’t readily available online or in books. This stretch of road between York, South Carolina, and Blacksburg can be an eerie spot, especially late at night. Through the years, people have reported seeing the ghostly lady walking alongside the road, and it often…
The Ghost of Fannie Heldmann still haunts this Upstate South Carolina Cemetery
Springwood Cemetery in downtown Greenville is rich with history. Over the years, the old cemetery has been associated with several ghostly tales, including the tragic story of Fannie Heldmann. Heldmann died at just 25 years old, when she drowned herself in a section of the Reedy River, known as “ten-foot hole.” The story is a…
The Haunted Bridge of Union County, South Carolina- Gist Bridge
One bridge in Union County, South Carolina, has reported strange happenings at night. A couple of legends surround the Gist Bridge. One story says a baby was thrown over the side and still haunts paranormal thrill seekers to this day with cries at night. It is rumored that if you park in the middle of…
This Haunted South Carolina Bridge will give you a Trick with a Treat.
One haunted place in South Carolina that doesn’t get much attention but should is a very spooky bridge with a dark past. Devenger Road Bridge in Taylors, South Carolina, is one of the best-kept secrets in the paranormal circle. Local legend says a woman and her children were killed on Halloween night many years ago,…