Old Stone Church, which now resides in Clemson, was constructed in 1802 in the Pendleton District. Many are laid to rest in the cemetery, including Andrew Pickens, Robert Anderson, patriots, pioneers of industry and education, and 45 Confederate soldiers. Written By: John G. Clark Jr Image By John G. Clark Jr.
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…
The Cold Case of Jennifer Olson
Jennifer Olsen of Georgia was only 19 years old at the time of her death. On the morning of July 30, 1989, a jogger on the beach discovered a deceased body. It is believed that Olson and her parents visited Hilton Head Island for an insurance convention at the Westin Resort. During her short stay…
The Serial Rapist that Stalked the Lowcountry of South Carolina
In the early 1990s, the Lowcountry of South Carolina was under attack by a serial rapist. The man who would eventually become known as the alleged “Lowcountry Rapist” was Duncan Proctor, who led law enforcement on a high-speed chase, eventually crashing his vehicle. Proctor was paralyzed and suffered brain damage in the June 1992 crash….
American Mass Murderer: Dylann Roof
Dylann Storm Roof was born on April 3, 1994, in Columbia, South Carolina. Roof lived with his father and stepmother and frequently moved. Once, the family relocated to Florida, but would return later to the Columbia area. Dylann was a loner who usually stayed in his room. All attempts to mentor the troubled young man…
S.C. Serial Killer Joseph Ernest Atkins
Joseph Ernest Atkins was born in 1947 and was eventually adopted by the Atkins family in North Charleston, South Carolina. It was reported that Joseph endured child abuse in his early years, but Atkins would be sent to fight in Vietnam in the late 1960s, fighting on the border of Cambodia and Laos. The war…
The Meanest Man in America: Pee Wee Gaskins
Donald Henry “Pee Wee” Gaskins was born on March 13, 1933, in Florence County, South Carolina. Pee Wee was an American serial killer and rapist, and was also known as “the meanest man in America.” Gaskins was born to Eula Parrott and earned his nickname as a child due to his small stature. Even when…
Serial Killer Michael Rian Torrence Sees Red
Michael Rian Torrence was born on April 15, 1961, in Pine Ridge, South Carolina. Torrence had a reported mean streak, and in 1987, he would ultimately snap. In early 1987, Donna Torrence was a topless dancer at a strip club called “The Carriage House,” near Fort Jackson. Donna was married to Michael’s brother, Thomas John…
The Cold Case of Brooke Leigh Henson in Travelers Rest
On July 4, 1999, Brooke Leigh Henson went missing from Travelers Rest, South Carolina. It is believed that her boyfriend at the time, along with several other persons of interest, is suspected to be the last people to have seen Brooke. In April 2025, a task force was established to locate Henson. Twenty-six years may…
The Cold Case of Cora Campbell in Rock Hill
Rock Hill, South Carolina resident, Cora Campbell, was found deceased in her home in December 2012 on S. Jones Avenue. At the time, Campbell was 76 years old, and her case remains cold. Terrance Staley, who worked odd jobs for Campbell, was arrested in 2012 after he admitted trying to take $600 from her bank…