North Carolina is abundant in witches, stemming from European immigrant tales and post-slavery, African American folklore. These stories, ranging from shapeshifting crones to the nefarious Boo Hag, are often symbols of both malevolence and empowerment. And one man recounts how a witch's curse ultimately led to a major life transition.

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