Arcane Carolinas

The woman who may have been America's first female serial killer made her home--and committed her storied crimes--in Charleston, SC, in the early 19th century. Charlie and Michael scour the forest of folklore to find the history hidden there, including possibly the greatest last words ever delivered! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram...

Countless sightings have been recorded of a pink apparition appearing at the Grove Park Inn. Who was the Pink Lady, and what is her story? Join Michael and Charlie as they discuss the history of Asheville's most famous hotel, its most famous permanent resident, and some of the more obscure parts of its history! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on...

For nearly a century the Carolina Theatre of Durham has been one of our region's best venues for films and live performances. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss its history and significance as well as a couple of ghost stories sometimes associated with it! Links: The Carolina Theatre of Durham Join Michael at SplatterFlix October 8-10! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas...

Wondering what spooky fun you can get up to this Halloween season in the Carolinas? Look no further than this episode! Charlie and Michael run down a list of haunted houses, pumpkin patches, and other fun ways to celebrate the season! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com

Generations of students at UNC Chapel Hill have heard the story of Peter Dromgoole, his famous duel, and the rock that bears a bloodstain to this very day. Listen in as Charlie digs deep into the history of this figure of legend as well as the secret society founded in his honor! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecar...

The Gray Man of Pawleys Island is one of South Carolina's most famous ghosts. Take a stroll on the dunes where folklore and history meet as Michael and Charlie do a deep dive into this legend, several major sightings, and the various theories behind the spirit's origins! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gm...

Listen in to the audio version of a  video episode we made for the American Sci Fi Classics Track of DragonCon, as Michael tackles the Wampus Cat and the Devil Dog of Valle Crucis, while Charlie takes on The Flying Snake! Links: DragonCon American Sci-Fi Classics Track Video version of this episode! (YouTube) Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on I...

The tiny town of Casar, NC, in the Appalachian foothills, is home to Knobby, the local name for Sasquatch. Join Michael and Charlie as we go on a deep dive into a 2010 sighting, its effects on the community, and the surprising connection between the Carolinas and the famous Patterson-Gimlin film of 1967!  Special thanks to listener Richard Church for reporting from the scene. Links to his photos a...

Dive into a new episode of AC Case Files as we talk to creators and investigators from around the Carolinas! Vindicated Entertainment is a South Carolina company making fun games with beautiful art including some fun-for-the-whole-family spooky games such as GHOULLOTINE, which sounds fantastic, and SpookyCLT are a team out of Charlotte, NC, who dig into the hidden history and spooky times to be ha...

On a summer night in 1806 a small community claimed to see wild aerial phenomena over Chimney Rock in Rutherford County, NC. What might they have seen? And were any of the people in the story  real ? Bring your field glasses and your library card as we go on a wild ride! Many thanks to ConGregate 7 for welcoming us and allowing us to record before a live audience! Links: ConGregate Follow us! Arca...

The Dunhill Hotel is rich in modern amenities and spooky vibes steeped in its own alternately illustrious and tragic past. Charlie went to check it out in person and came back with fun tales to tell! Links: Questions of the Queen City: The secrets of the Dunhill Hotel ( Creative Loafing Charlotte ) Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission Martha Washington Candy (TheSpruceEats.com) Foll...

Tales tell of a steamship called the Santa Clara  attacked by a sea monster off the coast of North Carolina shortly after World War Two. Is the legend true? Join us as Charlie dives deep into the historical record in search of treasure! Links: ConGregate 7 / DeepSouthCon 59 (Winston-Salem, NC - live episode at 8:00 PM on July 9th!) OCEARCH Shark Tracker Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcan...

Goblins: are they myth? Are they real? Or are they David Bowie? Let's find out! Michael shares some history and folklore around different types of goblins found in European settlers' homelands and Charlie shares a harrowing tale of goblins (and witches!) from the Uwharries in central North Carolina. Many thanks to ConCarolinas for allowing us the chance to record, and to the audience for a night o...

Stories persist that the Cherokee had a legend of the Moon-Eyed People, whose huge eyes rendered them incapable of seeing in daylight. But did the Cherokee actually have this legend? Who perpetrated the myth these Moon-Eyed People were actually Welsh, and why? Join Charlie and Michael for this fascinating deep-dive into history mingled with fabrication! Links: Fort Mountain State Park (Georgia) Ja...

Becky Cotton, of Edgefield, SC, is renowned as "The Devil in Petticoats" for a sequence of murders in the early 19th century. But are the legends of her many victims' colorful demises actually true? Join us as Charlie dredges up some shocking facts about this blood-curdling tale from another time! Links: ConCarolinas 2021 Edgefield County Historical Society Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon A...

Morgan Island, South Carolina, is a sea island off the coast near Charleston--and its other name is MONKEY ISLAND! Charlie and Michael discuss this fascinating example of the modern weird and then welcome a guest onto the show who's seen it firsthand. Paddle out to sea with us, but do not go ashore! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram C...

The Carolinas have a rich history of Bigfoot, and in every flavor: historical, recent, compellingly sincere, and entertainingly fake. Charlie & Michael kick off an ongoing series on occasions everybody's favorite cryptid cropped up in the Carolinas! Be sure to check the Facebook post for scans of contemporary news reports! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane...

For decades, locals have shared rumors and theories regarding what's known as The Hole, including everything from alien bases to secret missile silos. Join us as we dig into the past--and present--of this site and others like it! We also cover some other not-so-secret-facilities in North Carolina as well as a couple of conspiracy theories about such sites being tucked away in the mountains. Did yo...

Named for his colorful cap and his short stature, the Little Red Man of Old Salem is described both as terrifying and beloved. Join us for a deep dive into one of the most interesting ghost stories--and communities--of the Carolinas! 14 Links: Old Salem Ghost Tours in Old Salem Hidden Town Project Cherokee Advisory Committee Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on P...

Come along on one last gallop around Bath, NC, where there were many strange goings-on in the year 1898! Did a witch-man "ride" a local and cause stones to rain on a family farm, or did said shenanigans have a source a little bit closer to home? Check out our Facebook page for photos and scans of contemporary reports, too! 12 EDIT: Whoops, a more knowledgeable listener noticed we referred to The W...

For this February(-ish) Case Files episode of Arcane Carolinas we had the pleasure of talking to Bryce Gibson , author of the  County Line Horror and  Killer Tech series set in South Carolina, and to Chuy with the  Exploring the Myths Behind the Legends  podcast ! 4 Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.c...

Join us for the third installment of our mini-episodes about the strange and fascinating history of Bath, NC! We talk about The Devil's Hoofprints, permanent markings that once were a well-known roadside attraction. Guess what: they're still there! (And a descendant of the property owner showed up in comments when we posted photos on Facebook!) 1 Links:  NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resourc...

Many of the cryptids and other wonders we encounter in legends, tales, and our own experiences are decidedly terrestrial. But what of thunderbirds: giant bats? Giant birds? Living fossils? Or are they agents of the spirit of the sky? Whatever they might be, South Carolina has plenty! Join Charlie and Michael as we discuss these fascinating and frightening beings! Links: A Few Great Stories of the...

Join us for the second installment of our ongoing deep-dive series of episodes about the history of Bath, NC. This time we've got traveling preachers who haul around their own coffins, a curse, and a town that refused to give up its fun! Follow us! Arcane Carolinas on Patreon Arcane Carolinas on Facebook Arcane Carolinas on Instagram Contact us! arcanecarolinas@gmail.com 2

Welcome to the January, 2021, installment of AC Case Files! Joining us this month are Gabe from Wayward America to talk treasure hunts; mother/daughter team PACT to discuss lanky shapes in the night; and Tony from Spirit of the Appalachians Paranormal Research Society to talk about Penland School of Craft. Give it a listen! Guest Links: Wayward America on YouTube P.ACT. Paranormal Investigations S...