Locals have reported that SOMEONE has been doing burnouts in the Waffle House Parking Lot late nights and all signs point to the supernatural meteorologist of local legend, Pawleys Island's legendary Gray Man. One patron stated that it LOOKED like "one sick ride". While noise complaints involving motorcycles usually experience an uptick this time of year, locals don't seem so unnerved this time, "Gray Man has been keeping us safe for generations now, and well, if he wants to cut loose for Bike Week? He's earned it!"
"Gray Man has been keeping us safe for generations now, and well, if he wants to cut loose for Bike Week? He's earned it!"
The legend of the Gray Man of Pawleys Island is a fascinating piece of South Carolina ghostlore. The Gray Man is said to be the ghost of a young man who died tragically in 1822 while traveling to see his fiancée. According to the story, he and his horse were caught in quicksand-like pluff mud in the marshes near Pawleys Island12.
Since then, the Gray Man has reportedly appeared on the island’s coast to warn residents of impending severe storms and hurricanes. Those who heed his warnings are believed to be spared from the worst of the storms12. The Gray Man has been sighted before several major hurricanes, including Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and Hurricane Florence in 201812.
The legend gained national attention when a Pawleys Island couple shared their encounter with the Gray Man on the television show Unsolved Mysteries in 19901. The Gray Man is often described as a man wearing gray clothing, sometimes appearing as a translucent figure12.
It’s a story that has been passed down through generations, adding a touch of mystery and local color to the history of Pawleys Island.
However NOW, this harbinger of doom seems intent on changing his public image from solitary guardian of the coast, to wicked sick Bike Week party animal!
One local recalled, 'We kept hearing burning rubber coming from the Waffle House parking lot, but with Bike Week nearing, that kind of thing happens... Do we think it's the legendary Gray Man?! Of course not. We aren't insane people! Wait, are you a REAL news outlet? What is this?".
Do we think it's the legendary Gray Man?! Of course not. We aren't insane people! Wait, are you a REAL news outlet? What is this?"
Obviously some locals are tight lipped over developments but with Bike Week swiftly approaching it's vital that we find the answers you need!
If you're going to be at Beaver Bar this Saturday the 28th to catch Rebellium taking the stage at 7p with their signature style of hard rock, wouldn't you want to know if the biker pulling in next to you was a tortured soul manifest?
Beaver Bar this Saturday the 28th to catch Rebellium taking the stage at 7p with their signature style of hard rock
How else will you be truly sure the figure next to you in the burnout pit or getting spanked by a scantily clad bartender at Suck Bang Blow while Pandora's Box The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute entertains the crowd at 6p October 5th isn't the Grey Man?
at Suck Bang Blow while Pandora's Box The Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute entertains the crowd at 6p October 5th
Do you really want to be grooving next to a supernatural being to enRage Against the Machine the RATM cover band going on at 9p! Or any number of acts performing on the main stage at Suck Bang Blow in Murrells Inlet without knowing it?
While there are conflicting reports on whether it's a sportster or a soft tail, one thing everyone is certain of, he was doing some SICK burnouts!
be sure to catch ALL the sick burnout action this Bike Week on retromyrtlebeachguy.com and on Retro Myrtle Beach Guy on Youtube!
"I'm sorry, I'm just trying to get to work. What is going on?!"
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