MountainLore

Aug 13 2024 10 ep. 10 mins 114

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Granny Weiss And The Cursed Money

In the 1820s, a man named Johnson from North Carolina fell gravely ill after stealing money from a cattle buyer. With the help of a wise granny woman, he discovered a remedy, but it came at a great cost. Discover the tale of Johnson’s theft, his mysterious illness, and the supernatural wisdom of Granny Weiss, … Continue reading "Granny Weiss And The Cursed Money"

The Haunting of Walsingham Manor

In Georgia, the Walsingham place, haunted by restless spirits and terrifying phenomena, drove a brave man to madness after a night of unspeakable horrors. Discover the chilling tale of the Walsingham family and their encounter with the supernatural, where eerie sounds and ghostly apparitions led to their hasty departure and about the man who later … Continue reading "The Haunting

Andrew Jackson and the Bell Witch

In the hills of Tennessee, General Andrew Jackson’s encounter with the supernatural connects that famous man with the famous entity that haunted the Bell family 200 years ago. Discover the eerie tale of the Bell Witch, the spirit that tormented the Bells and had a spine-tingling encounter with none other than Andrew Jackson. You can … Continue reading "Andrew Jackson and the Be

The White Feather

In the mountains of Appalachia, a grieving widow named Rhodey experiences an eerie omen before her husband’s tragic hunting accident, leading her to a profound belief in the supernatural. Discover the haunting tale of Rhodey and Alamander, where a white feather becomes a symbol of impending doom and a connection to the otherworldly. You can … Continue reading "The White Feather

The Seven Sprits of the Haunted Spring

In the mountains of North Carolina, tales are told of a haunted spring where, on a dark night, you might witness a chilling procession of seven possums, seven ghostly men, and seven coffins—each an eerie echo of a long-forgotten tragedy. Discover the legend of the seven spirits, believed to be the restless souls of … Continue reading "The Seven Sprits of the Haunted Spring"

The Devil’s Due

https://youtu.be/1H-4IBaJWNA In the mountains of North Carolina, nearly 200 years ago, Ephraim Tucker’s quest to learn witchcraft from a mysterious witch led him to a terrifying encounter with the devil himself. Desperate to escape his fate, Ephraim fled through the woods and swam across a raging river to safety. Though he survived, the encounter left … Continue reading "The De

The Headless Dog of Cove Creek

In the mountains of western North Carolina, a headless dog was said to emerge from an old schoolhouse grave to chase travelers, fueled by his and his human’s tragic end at the hands of evil men. This week, Steve and Gena tell the tale of the Headless Dog of Cove Creek, another one of the … Continue reading "The Headless Dog of Cove Creek"

The Tale of Phoebe Ward, The Witch of the North Carolina Mountains

In the mountains of North Carolina, the mysterious and feared witch Phoebe Ward once roamed from place to place, weaving spells and leaving a mysterious legacy in her wake. Phoebe’s life was as wild and twisted as the mountain trails themselves, and her legend only grew after a chilling encounter with some men one cold, … Continue reading "The Tale of Phoebe Ward, The Witch of

The Haunted Cowee Tunnel

One cold December day over 140 years ago, 19 shackled convicts lost their lives crossing the Tuckaseegee River in North Carolina to go work on a railroad tunnel. Ever since that day folks swear that they can still hear the ghosts of those chained prisoners inside the walls of the Cowee Tunnel, including the three … Continue reading "The Haunted Cowee Tunnel"

The Haunted Pines

Jun 10 2024 10 mins

This week we tell the strange tale of Silas McKean, a young man whose life took an extraordinary turn when he encountered a radiant ball of light between two ancient pine trees. This supernatural encounter led to, of all things, a profound relationship that transcended the mortal realm and changed Silas’ life forever. Join … Continue reading "The Haunted Pines"