The Anderson automobile is considered the most successful automobile built in the Southeastern United States. While the Anderson Motor Company was only operational from 1916 to 1925, it will forever be remembered as a what-if story and a part of South Carolina’s haunted history. John Gary Anderson started the business in Rock Hill, South Carolina,…
Albert Einstein’s Ties to Spartanburg, South Carolina
According to various online reports and the website Find-A-Grave, Albert Einstein’s grandson, David Einstein, is reportedly buried in Spartanburg’s Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. His other grandson, Klaus, is buried in Greenville, who tragically died at age five on January 5, 1939. Einstein’s son, Hans, lived at 223 Randall Street in Greenville in 1938. Written By: John…
Does the Ghost of Becky Cotton Haunt this S.C. Courthouse
Becky Cotton, also known as “The Devil in Petticoats,” met her demise in 1807 on the steps of the old Edgefield, SC Courthouse, when her brother smashed her in the head with a rock. Over the years, Cotton’s legend has grown, and little is known about her alleged crimes, as most information regarding her trial…
The Historic Old Stone Church
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…