First in Fright

Season 1’s final episode introduces listeners to the eerie and haunted history of North Carolina's coastal region, a place phantom ships, the ghosts of famous pirates and hurricane-summoned shadow figures all call home. It's also where the Battleship North Carolina Memorial honors the dead of World War II -- including some who never left the ship. First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here: ⁠NCFirstinFright.com

While Western North Carolina continues to recover following Hurricane Helene, the Piedmont, coast and some areas of the mountains are ready to welcome you for a fall adventure. However, parts of Pisgah National Forest and Linville Gorge, where the Brown Mountain Lights are located, are not quite ready for your visit. Please check VisitNC.com frequently for the latest updates on visiting the mountains of Western North Carolina. Given strange and unexplained phenomena like blood rain and mysterious floating lights, it's no wonder that we've long pondered whether we are alone in the universe. And given North Carolina's many UFO sightings and abduction stories, listeners may find the answer to that question is all too clear. First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here: ⁠NCFirstinFright.com

North Carolina is abundant in witches, stemming from European immigrant tales and post-slavery, African American folklore. These stories, ranging from shapeshifting crones to the nefarious Boo Hag, are often symbols of both malevolence and empowerment. And one man recounts how a witch's curse ultimately led to a major life transition. First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here: NCFirstinFright.com

Sometimes places of healing are the most haunted places of all. At the Trivette Clinic and Broughton State Hospital, tragic events, restless spirits, spectral children, and mysterious energies have left permanent marks on these eerie locations. First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here: NCFirstinFright.com

Some of North Carolina's most chilling ghost stories are on the move, like the Maco Light, where a decapitated brakeman's spirit searches for his lost head, and the Bostian Bridge, where a ghostly train reenacts its tragic crash every year. Other tales, like Lydia, the hitchhiking spirit, reveal the relentless nature of spirits determined to finish their journey, even long after their deaths. First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here:https://www.visitnc.com/first-in-fright?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=fif_24&utm_content=podcastlaunch

North Carolina's diverse landscapes are home to both a wide variety of wildlife, and also legendary creatures like the Knobby the NC Bigfoot, the Demon Dog of Valle Crucis, and the Loch Ness-like Normie. But none is as terrifying as the Wampus Cat, a fearsome beast that blurs the line between folklore and reality. First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here:https://www.visitnc.com/first-in-fright?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=fif_24&utm_content=podcastlaunch

Meet the ghoulish inhabitants of the Old North State’s most paranormal places from haunted hotels to a store fully stocked with spine-tingling tales. Hear about the Pink Lady of the Omni Grove Park Inn, the ill-fated lovers of the Duke Mansion, Chowan University's Brown Lady and the tragic true crimes behind the haunting of Madison Dry Goods. Want to have your own spooky stay? Explore our list of haunted hotels in North Carolina and try your luck with things that go bump in the night: https://www.visitnc.com/story/U6Yy/haunted-hotels-and-spooky-stays?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=fif_24&utm_content=spookystays First in Fright brings you all things paranormal in NC with insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state. Discover more here:https://www.visitnc.com/first-in-fright?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=fif_24&utm_content=podcastlaunch

On our inaugural episode of everything that goes bump in the North Carolina night, discover the legendary Devil’s Tramping Ground, a mysterious barren circle and notorious spot for unsolved paranormal occurrences where a group of college students encounter a charming stranger who may be much more than he appears. First in Fright explores all things that go bump in the North Carolina night, including insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state, including a brand new podcast. Discover more here:https://www.visitnc.com/first-in-fright?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=fif_24&utm_content=podcastlaunch

The First in Fright podcast explores all things paranormal in North Carolina. Hear the stories behind the strange and get the supernatural scoop on NC’s scary true stories, unsolved mysteries and urban legends. A perfect mix of chilling first hand experiences and historical lore, find out why these North Carolina stories will haunt you in the best way. First in Fright explores all things that go bump in the North Carolina night, including insider tips for ghost hunting, spooky stories and paranormal happenings across the state, including a brand new podcast. Discover more here:https://www.visitnc.com/first-in-fright?utm_source=anchor&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=fif_24&utm_content=podcastlaunch