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  • Gold, Silver, and Fool’s Gold: The Lost Mines and Legends Around Table Rock
    Local Legends

    Gold, Silver, and Fool’s Gold: The Lost Mines and Legends Around Table Rock

    Byphone June 8, 2026June 12, 2026

    Were there really gold and silver mines hidden in the mountains around Table Rock, or are the stories just local legends? From documented gold discoveries near Pickens and Cane Creek to the mysterious lost mine of Tamassee and the glittering fool’s gold found in area creeks, the Table Rock region has a fascinating history of prospectors, treasure hunters, and unanswered questions. Join us as we separate fact from folklore and explore the lost mines, forgotten discoveries, and enduring mysteries of the Upstate mountains.

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  • The Haunted History of Poinsett Bridge: South Carolina’s Most Famous Ghost Story?
    Haunted | Haunted Places

    The Haunted History of Poinsett Bridge: South Carolina’s Most Famous Ghost Story?

    Byphone June 8, 2026June 12, 2026

    Hidden deep in the woods of northern Greenville County, Poinsett Bridge has earned a reputation as one of South Carolina’s most haunted places. From tales of a murdered stonemason and mysterious shadow figures to unexplained lights beneath the historic arch, discover the legends, ghost stories, and local folklore that have surrounded this 206-year-old landmark for generations.

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  • Bigfoot in the Upstate: Legend, Mystery, or Something Else?
    Local Legends

    Bigfoot in the Upstate: Legend, Mystery, or Something Else?

    Byphone June 5, 2026June 12, 2026

    The mountains surrounding Pumpkintown have always been shrouded in mystery. Long before hiking trails, state parks, and scenic overlooks brought visitors to the area, local residents told stories of strange creatures roaming the deep forests of the Blue Ridge foothills. Among the most enduring of these legends is Bigfoot. Known by many names, including Sasquatch,…

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  • The Stories Behind the Names of Pumpkintown and Oolenoy
    Local History | Pumpkintown

    The Stories Behind the Names of Pumpkintown and Oolenoy

    Byphone June 1, 2026June 12, 2026

    From Cherokee chiefs and Revolutionary War heroes to natural springs, mountain legends, and pioneer families, many of the names found around Pumpkintown have fascinating origins. Discover the stories behind some of the most recognizable names in the Oolenoy Valley.

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  • The Mystery of Stool Mountain
    History | Table Rock State Park

    The Mystery of Stool Mountain

    Byphone May 31, 2026June 12, 2026

    Why is it called Stool Mountain? The answer may be one of Pumpkintown’s oldest unsolved mysteries. Explore the legends, theories, and forgotten history behind one of the Upstate’s most unusual mountain names.

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  • The Witches of Pumpkintown: Legends of Table Rock, Stool Mountain
    Local History | Pumpkintown

    The Witches of Pumpkintown: Legends of Table Rock, Stool Mountain

    Byphone May 31, 2026June 12, 2026

    Long before hikers climbed Table Rock, local storytellers explained the mountain through legends. Discover the tale of the witches who swept the granite clean, the mysterious Old Man of the Mountain who dined from a stone table, and Molly Hanks, the enigmatic “witch” of Wildcat Hollow whose name still survives in the Oolenoy Valley today.

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  • The Haunted Roads of Pumpkintown: Legends, Ghost Stories, and Mountain Folklore
    Local History

    The Haunted Roads of Pumpkintown: Legends, Ghost Stories, and Mountain Folklore

    Byphone May 30, 2026June 12, 2026

    From mysterious lantern lights and ancient cemeteries to Civil War legends and mountain folklore, Pumpkintown’s winding backroads have inspired ghost stories for generations. Whether fact or folklore, these tales remain part of the community’s rich mountain heritage.

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  • How Pumpkintown Got Its Name
    Local History | Pumpkintown

    How Pumpkintown Got Its Name

    Byphone May 30, 2026June 12, 2026

    A traveler once crossed the fertile Oolenoy Valley and declared he had never seen so many pumpkins in his life. More than two centuries later, the name he gave the community still remains. Discover the fascinating story behind Pumpkintown, South Carolina’s most unusual place name.

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  • The Legend of Table Rock: The Giant’s Table and Stool
    Local History | Table Rock State Park

    The Legend of Table Rock: The Giant’s Table and Stool

    Byphone May 30, 2026June 12, 2026

    According to Cherokee folklore, a giant once used Table Rock as his dining table and neighboring Stool Mountain as his seat. Discover the fascinating legend behind two of South Carolina’s most recognizable mountain peaks.

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