North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – and today we look back at the the Caroll A. Deering, a five-masted commercial schooner, that has etched its place in maritime lore. Sailing in the early 1920s, this vessel embarked on its final …
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Folktales, Legends and Mysteries from North Carolina: Fairy Crosses North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena. Nestled within the majestic landscapes of the North Carolina mountains, a mystical phenomenon has captured the imagination of locals and visitors alike. Hidden among the ancient …
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North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – today we’ll explore a mystery in western Chatham County. The Devil’s Tramping Ground is a roughly 40-foot perfect circle devoid of most vegetation. Regional legend claims that Satan frequents this area on his nightly walks, …
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North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – today we’ll explore a legend that is just a couple hours up the road from Wilmington to the Raleigh area. Chatham County in the heart of the piedmont, is where our legend takes place. …
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North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – from fairies and Bigfoot in the mountains to mermaids in the Cape Fear and mysterious booms heard off the coast. We can’t be sure if anyone knows the real story behind these strange events, …