Ghost story Coverage

'Built on their graves:' Fans tailgated on top of 500 unmarked graves at Clemson football stadium

For many years, football fans at Clemson University parked their vehicles and tailgated right in the middle of a burial ground - many never even realizing there were hundreds of people buried right beneath their feet.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports Anchor & Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer & Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Panthers stadium built overtop lost Black community, site of horrific lynching

Tens of thousands of people visit Bank of America stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers play football each year - never realizing they are walking on top of lost remnants of a once-thriving Black neighborhood established in the aftermath of the Civil War.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports Anchor & Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer

Tar Heel Traveler: The terrifying tale of Lydia

On this eerie Halloween night, a ghoulish storyteller spins the chilling tale of Lydia, a spectral hitchhiker who haunts the old bridge in Jamestown. Though she's been dead for decades, her ghostly presence returns each year, leaving a trail of terror in her wake.

'Killed dozens:' Kenan Stadium linked with lost history of the Wilmington Massacre

Have you ever wondered what's buried beneath your favorite football stadium? Kenan Memorial Stadium at UNC Chapel Hill is linked with a history that was hidden for decades: The Wilmington Massacre.

Chris Lea, WRAL Sports anchor & Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary producer

'Ghosts in the Stadium' premieres at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer Cristin Severance and WRAL Sports Anchor Chris Lea set out to uncover who these stadiums were named after, where they were built and what communities they displaced.

WRAL documentary 'Ghosts in the Stadium' examines unknown past of four iconic football stadiums in the Carolinas

WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer Cristin Severance and WRAL Sports Anchor Chris Lea set out to uncover who these stadiums were named after, where they were built and what communities they displaced.

Cristin Severance, WRAL Investigative Documentary Producer

Sleepover with ghosts: Haunted hotels and rentals across NC

If you've ever dreamed of staying the night in a haunted hotel room or Airbnb, there are a few bone-chilling rentals with eerie stories that allow guests to visit overnight.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Historic and haunted: Visit Little Washington for Halloween tours and tales

Whether you love a good ghost story, want something fun and fright-filled to do or just love learning about history, Little Washington has you covered this Halloween season.

By Paula Stephenson, Washington Tourism Development Authority

Tar Heel Traveler, mother's ghost in Brunswick County

Bizarre and riveting story of an elderly woman from Brunswick County who died last year--and whose image supposedly and repeatedly appeared on ring videos after her death.

Ghost towns from above: Bird's eye view of abandoned communities across NC

Have you ever wanted to visit a real ghost town? There are ruins of abandoned and forgotten towns all across North Carolina.

Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer

Locals share spooky story of rain-soaked hitchhiker in Walhalla, SC

If you drive through a specific area along Highway 107 in South Carolina, you may end up seeing a ghost looking for a ride.

NBC News Channel

The chilling story of the Walhalla, SC hitchhiker

If you drive through a specific area along Highway 107 in South Carolina, you may end up seeing a ghost looking for a ride.

Go ghost hunting on the Battleship NC

WRAL lifestyle editor spent a night aboard the Battleship North Carolina with The Ghost Guild in April 2022.

Explore all things 'spooky' with the Ghost Guild

This month, explore all things paranormal with The Ghost Guild.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Tar Heel Traveler: The girl in the yellow dress a part of Washington folklore

People in Washington, North Carolina, swear they see the image of a little girl in a yellow dress. Their description matches that of the girl long buried in the local cemetery. The girl died decades ago but still tiptoes around town, according to some.

They lost their loved ones to COVID. Then they heard from them again

They never ran out of things to talk about. It was obvious from the start.

By John Blake, CNN

Renowned Elizabeth City Ghost Walk celebrates local history

Every October, Elizabeth City hosts its annual Ghost Walk, bringing back historical figures from the town's past to retell their stories.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Wake Forest plans family-friendly haunted history tour

Travel to the spooky side of Wake Forest for the Spirits of Wake Forest haunted history tour.

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

The mystery of The Brown Lady at Chowan University

It's a ghost story but is it a ghost? An apparition? Is it real? Scott Mason, our Tar Heel Traveler, is at Chowan University for the spooky story.

Fayetteville Observer: Famous haunted spots

The Fayetteville area is home to a number of supposedly haunted locations. The Fayetteville Observer lists some of the most well-known:

The Fayetteville Observer

Ghost Guild visits NC Battleship in Wilmington

Unexplained banging was inside the USS Battleship North Carolina off the coast of Wilmington. It's just one of the sites in our state where the Ghost Guild has sent its paranormal team.

Grove Park Inn is home to spooky happenings

The WRAL Out and About team went to The Grove Park Inn in Asheville to learn more about the infamous Pink Lady ghost and ended up having some really weird stuff happen.

Out and About has ghostly experience at Asheville's Grove Park Inn

In 1920, a young woman fell, jumped or was pushed to her death from the fifth floor onto the third floor Palm Court Atrium. She was rolled into a carpet and removed from the property.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About Editor

Tar Heel Traveler shares memorable ghost stories

Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason shares some of his favorite North Carolina ghost stories, plus he shares the stories behind his TV segments.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Buried Bride haunts Lincolnton church

Malvina, known as the Buried Bride, died of a broken heart and continues to haunt a Lincolnton church.