Just 56 miles south of Columbia, South Carolina, lies a small community with a popular Artesian well. It’s called Healing Springs and is found a few miles north of Blackville, South Carolina, off SC Highway 3. The cool water flows freely from spigots located behind the church. Ample parking is available next to the well,…
This Haunted Columbia, South Carolina Road is Home of ‘Ole Redeye’
Old State Road is one of the most haunted in South Carolina. During the Battle of Congaree Creek in 1865, Union troops slaughtered Confederate soldiers in this area. Some say you can still hear people walking and falling into the creek. Apparitions have been reported to carry lanterns in the darkness on this stretch of…
Is The McCelvey Center in York, South Carolina Haunted
The beautiful City of York, South Carolina, is home to a picturesque, walkable downtown area with eateries, a rich history, and a few notable haunts. One place with limited information available online regarding its paranormal dark side is the McCelvey Center, located at 212 E. Jefferson Street. The building once housed the Yorkville Female Institute,…
Forgotten History of Duke’s Mayonnaise
It is almost tomato sandwich season in the South. Southerners know a few things about food, especially when it comes to our preferred mayonnaise. Duke’s Mayonnaise is a staple here, like sweet tea and fried food. While most of us use this tasty condiment, many may not know its background or why it is part…
Woodward Baptist Church ties to the Civil War
Woodward Baptist Church is a beautiful and historic church in Chester County, located on Ashford Road, but we locals refer to it as Ashford Ferry Road. The church was built in 1830 and should be considered a vital piece and link to the Civil War’s last days. In 1865, Jefferson Davis and his cabinet left…
In 1969, a Non-Dairy Creamer Rained Down on This SC Town
There are several things you would expect to fall from the sky: you know…rain, sleet, snow, hail, but… creamer? In Chester County, SC, in 1969, a non-dairy creamer manufacturer released creamer particles into the atmosphere, causing them to appear as if it were raining coffee creamer across the town. Cremora is a non-dairy creamer manufactured…
1913 Chester Train Wreck
On June 30, 1913, seventy-nine passengers loaded the #16 train en route to Chester for a baseball game. Tragedy struck when the train derailed at the Hooper Creek trestle in Chester County. Sadly, three passenger cars plunged into the creek below, killing five people. The wreck almost put the railroad out of business, but Leroy…
The Devil’s Crossroads
The Devil’s Crossroads is a spot in Newberry, South Carolina. No one knows why the intersection earned its nickname, but it may have ties to a tavern that once occupied this corner. Trying to cross this road at night after a few pints of beer could have been a devil. Today, the Devil’s Crossroads are…
Is The Former Army & Navy store in Greenville Haunted
One of the oldest downtown buildings, the old Greenville Army & Navy store at 660 S. Main Street, is said to be haunted by the original owner. Veteran Harry Zaglin opened the store in 1946 and passed away in 1995, leaving the business to his son, Jeff. His son ultimately relocated to Laurens Road. It’s…
The South Carolina Video Poker Boom of the 1990s
The late 1990s provided visitors with numerous opportunities and reasons to visit South Carolina from neighboring states. One of the biggest was in the way of gambling, thanks to video poker casinos that seemed to pop up overnight on state lines. The bright lights of these establishments lured the brave, who sought a little lady…