Record #:

1929

Author(s):

Rife, Phil

Abstract:

A number of unexplained and unsolved mysteries, such as the Brown Mountain Lights, Maco Light, and phantom hitch hikers, have occurred in North Carolina over the years.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 62 Issue 5, Oct 1994, p30-31, il

Subject(s):

Optical illusions; Apparitions; Ghosts--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

10669

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

The Maco Light is one of a number of unexplained and unsolved mysteries that have occurred in North Carolina over the years. Sixty years ago, at Maco, located fifteen miles west of Wilmington, a passenger train crashed into the rear of a freight train. The flagman aboard the freight frantically waved his lantern, but the engineer of the oncoming train did not stop. The flagman was killed, and ever since a bobbing light has been seen on the tracks at various times where the accident happened.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 37 Issue 2, June 1969, p9-10, il

Subject(s):

Optical illusions; Ghosts; Apparitions

Record #:

30997

Author(s):

Eckarda, J. Eric

Abstract:

According to paranormal investigators, just about every community across North Carolina has a stretch of railroad tracks haunted by a train accident victim carrying a lantern, looking for his head. Ghost hunters from the National Society of Paranormal Investigation and Research in Raleigh describe some of the most notable ghost sitings and haunted areas in the state.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 40 Issue 10, Oct 2008, p21, il

Subject(s):

Apparitions; Ghosts; Ghost stories; Legends