I was on my way to Oakwood Cemetery in Spartanburg, SC. The place has gained a reputation over the years with a paranormal investigation team to get answers. SCPRAI, or the South Carolina Paranormal Research and Investigations, had invited The Lantern to join them. I have driven through Highway 29 many times, considering it had…
This N.C. Haunted Sanatorium is Home to a Famous Ghost
There are many haunted locations in Asheville, North Carolina, which The Lantern has covered. Some of these places carry a dark past. One of these areas is a four-story building located at 75 Zillicoa Street, which used to be a psychiatric facility for the elite class. The name of it was Highland Hospital, which burned…
The Gray Man Untold: Secrets from the Pawleys Island Marshes
Out of every eye-opening spot along Myrtle Beach that tourists frequent, this place is devoid of traffic, typically found in the summer. The palm trees, the small windy roads, the miles of marshlands seen in the distance. Even the beach houses stand out. I got the impression right away that this must be a community…
Steaks and Spirits are on The Menu at This Delicious N.C. Restaurant
Located in Warsaw, North Carolina, sits The Country Squire Restaurant, famous for its 72 oz Kilt Buster Challenge. After viewing the details, admittedly, it is not for the faint of heart. And neither is the history of the building. The land that the Squire sits on dates back to the Revolutionary War. With that fact…
This Haunted South Carolina Restaurant is a Must-Visit
I was standing on the top floor of the Brentwood Restaurant in Little River, South Carolina when the unthinkable happened. As I turned my back to the rest of the group to view the bottles of alcohol behind the bar, I remembered what Will, the tour guide, had said, We have to leave all original…
This Small North Carolina Town Is the Epicenter of Haunted History
There is a home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, that is said to be inhabited by the ghost of a murder victim. According to legend, the spirit belongs to a young woman named Ella M. Cropsey, whose family had moved with her to a plantation home in Elizabeth City from Brooklyn, New York, in 1898….
Is Old Whitmire Highway Haunted
The Old Whitmire Highway in Newberry is rumored to be haunted by two spirits. People who have traveled down this stretch of road have reported seeing a bright light in the distance, thinking it is a possible wreck or even a stalled vehicle. As the motorists begin to slow, they see two figures near the…
Is Virginia Still for Lovers?
Picture this: coasting down those hills like a carefree kid – but without the uphill grind! The 17-mile downhill ride from Whitetop Station to Damascus is pure bliss, with stunning natural views and zero stress. It’s like a nature-themed joyride for riders of all ages!
College Town, Lake Town… Haunted Town.
The Haunting of the Old Railroad Depot in Davidson, North Carolina: “College Town. Lake Town. Davidson, North Carolina, is known for its picturesque setting on the banks of Lake Norman and its vibrant college-town atmosphere.