It’s a running theme on this show: Charleston is chock full of haunted hotels. We can add The Francis Marion Hotel to that list, as it is said to be haunted by a man who took his own life after being rejected by his lover. Also, the Angel Oak in Charleston is one of the oldest trees this side of the Mississippi River. Many people come from all over to take in its beauty and admire its ability to withstand many horrendous storms over the years, including Hurricane Hugo. Some even say that is brings a ghostly energy at night. And later, we have a short story from the book Spooky South Carolina about a man who encountered a ghost on the infamous Crybaby Bridge.

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What started out as a spring break trip to Myrtle Beach turned into a missing person investigation of teenage girl from Rochester, NY. It would be over a decade before the family of Brittanee Drexel would finally get some answers. A crime solved and a killer sentenced, all because he finally confessed. Then, by day, Poinsett Bridge — one of the oldest bridges in the whole state of South Carolina — offers a quiet, remote setting amidst the mountains of northern Greenville County for relaxing and exploring. But by night, the bridge becomes the site of seemingly unexplainable paranormal activity. And later, we’ve had our fair share of cryptids and urban legends in this state, such as the Hound of Goshen and The Lizard Man. But can we now add Bigfoot to that list?

Since beginning this podcast, I’ve received a few messages regarding a well-known ghostly phenomena know as Bingham’s Light. There are countless articles and videos that I came across, but none more fascinating and eerie than that of a blog post by a user on YourGhostStories.com detailing his own personal experience visiting the light. Also, most folks are familiar with South Carolina’s most famous serial killer Pee Wee Gaskins, but did you know that another terrifying figure went on a murder spree in the Upstate? And later, in the mid 1800’s, it wasn’t uncommon for young children to come down with awful fevers, slip into comas, and sadly, pass away as a result. When you think about those that were declared dead, but then buried alive, it makes it all the more devastating. And for one unfortunate child, her spirit seems to still attempt her escape.

In a classic case of forbidden love, Alice Flagg, a Pawleys Island plantation princess, fell in love with a lumber man by the name of John Braddock. At the hand of of her brother Allard, Alice’s fairly tale romance would never come to be, as she would die of what most would call a broken heart. But to this day, you can still visit her grave where some have witnessed strange happenings. Could the longing for her lost love still be seen from beyond the grave? Plus, Civil War ghost stories are popular among those who consider themselves history buffs and paranormal enthusiasts. But what is it about Fort Fremont that makes it so spooky if it was never home to any battles? Also, The 1837 Bed and Breakfast has been a prime example of Charlestons beautiful architecture and top-notch lodging for those looking to get away. But don’t be surprised if you end up having an extra roommate during your stay.

Union County was rocked by the news of two missing children back in 1994. The story would continue to shock the state of South Carolina and the rest of the country when it was announced that their own mother was being arrested for their murder. Susan Smith became infamous as her story continued to fall apart. She rolled her car into John D. Long Lake with her two children strapped inside. According to authorities, this was a result of extramarital affair with a man who didn’t want children. Plus, if you tuned in for my Halloween Minisode Countdown, you’ll remember some urban legends like The Third Eye Man, the Boo Hag, and even my first episode on The Lee Country Lizard Man. But the list continues to grow for urban legends around South Carolina.

Charleston, SC. A city rich in fascinating history, beautiful sandy beaches, and bountiful ghost stories. None more so than one of its oldest structures, the Old Charleston jail. It is said that many experience the feeling of being grabbed and scratches appearing after touring the Old Jail, and even reports of seeing the ghostly apparitions of Lavinia Fisher, America’s first female serial killer. You’re welcome to find out for yourself though. Also, we’ll take a look at some of the most haunted roads in the state.

Thank you for sticking with me this whole month! Make sure to subscribe if you love these stories and want more. Have a safe and Happy Halloween! 🎃

Welcome to our Halloween Countdown! For the whole month of October, I’ll bring you a daily minisode featuring a short story in preparation for the spookiest day of the year! Make sure you subscribe so you can be notified when these episodes drop and share with your favorite ghouls and gals! 👻 🎃🔪

Welcome to our Halloween Countdown! For the whole month of October, I’ll bring you a daily minisode featuring a short story in preparation for the spookiest day of the year! Make sure you subscribe so you can be notified when these episodes drop and share with your favorite ghouls and gals! 👻 🎃🔪

Welcome to our Halloween Countdown! For the whole month of October, I’ll bring you a daily minisode featuring a short story in preparation for the spookiest day of the year! Make sure you subscribe so you can be notified when these episodes drop and share with your favorite ghouls and gals! 👻 🎃🔪