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 l…

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 tales from Appalachia. You can subscribe to the MountainLore …

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, moonless night. Gather round…

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 whose tale we tell today. Sweet dre…

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 us as we tell the poignan…

We’ve been away for a spell, but we’re back with a new tale and a new release date, Monday evenings! In this episode of MountainLore, we share the eerie tale of a remote holler, where a widower’s new wife harbored a dark secret, one that chilled the entire community to its bones as restless spirits returned to seek justice, haunting the community w…

In this episode of MountainLore, we tell the tale of a once beautiful old house nestled deep in the woods. For over a century and a half, whispers of the house’s haunting have echoed through the hills, all stemming from the tragic and untimely end of its reclusive occupant, a man known simply as Johnny. Join us as we tell of the greed and murder th…

Venture with us into the heart of Appalachia, to a place where the whispers of the past speak of betrayal and justice—a justice that may tarry but never falters. In this episode of MountainLore, we unearth the haunting tale of John Gamble, a master craftsman whose destiny was forever altered by the sinister deeds of those he trusted. Remember to su…

In this episode of MountainLore, we tell the tale of Old Bill Mullins and his fiery reckoning. A man known for his sinful ways and a life lived in defiance of the divine, Bill’s story is a cautionary whisper among the pines and a legend that has echoed through the hills of Appalachia for many years. Join us as we recount how the flames of an otherw…

Today’s tale takes us deep into the mountains of Southwest Virginia, where a legend tells of two sisters whose very souls seemed woven from the darkest threads of the mountains. In this episode of MountainLore, we delve into the sinister saga of these two, whose wickedness was whispered to be the devil’s own handiwork. Even in death, the sisters’ l…