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Southern Myths & Legends

Who Is the Gray Man? Get to Know Hurricane Season’s Friendliest Ghost

For two hundred years, the Gray Man has walked the beaches and marshes surrounding Pawleys Island, South Carolina, reportedly warning residents and visitors of impending storms. We dig into the legend just in time for peak hurricane season

SOUTHERN MYTHS AND LEGENDS

Bigfoot in Beaufort?

A scientist’s story of a Lowcountry sighting might just make you believe

Southern myths and legends

Do Giant Catfish Really Exist?

Everybody’s heard tales of monster whiskerfish lurking in the deep, dark waters of Southern lakes and rivers. We take a dive in search of the truth

Southern Myths

Will Drinking Moonshine Make You Go Blind?

Drink enough, and you’ll see stars, for sure. But can homemade hooch cause permanent vision damage? We consulted the experts to find out

Southern Myths

Do Cougars Roam the Smoky Mountains?

Conventional wisdom declared the big cats extinct long ago. But a number of recent sightings in Tennessee reveals they may be returning—or never left