In the spring of 2021, a post on Facebook ignited a wave of excitement and speculation in the Travelers Rest area when a woman claimed she spotted a black panther in her yard in the Sunny Slopes community. This revelation quickly captured the attention of residents across Renfrew, Coleman Heights, Tigerville Road, Fernleaf Drive, Rabbit Road, Keeler Mill Road, Locust Hill Road, Old White Horse Road, and Tugaloo Road, many of whom chimed in with their own accounts of either sighting or hearing the elusive creature in their neighborhoods.

In the summer of 1992, a perplexing sighting captivated the small town of Wellford when a local woman reported seeing a kangaroo-like creature in her backyard. Ada Fowler, a resident on Highway 29, described the unusual animal as a four-legged creature approximately two feet tall, sporting a gray fur coat. “It was hopping around the woods behind the house,” she recounted, noting its distinct movement as it hopped on two large hind legs, while its small, curled front legs remained tucked away.

For over 60 years, residents of northern Greenville County have been captivated and unsettled by the eerie cries and screams of a creature known locally as the Whampus Cat. The haunting sounds have been reported around landmarks such as the old Double Springs School and the former Mountain View School, weaving a sense of mystery into the fabric of the community.

In 1977, the quiet town of Fort Mill in York County was shaken by a peculiar discovery in the backyard of residents Helen and Leonard Gromoske. The couple found a large, strange footprint that sparked intrigue and speculation among locals.

In 1988, residents of Orangeburg County were left perplexed after a bizarre incident involving a couple's 1986 Chevrolet. A strange animal launched a curious and destructive attack on the vehicle, leaving behind a trail of damage and mystery.

In 1964, the Bamberg area was gripped by fear and intrigue as reports of a large feline creature—either a panther or a mountain lion—surfaced from the nearby swamps. The elusive beast was spotted by numerous residents, heightening the tension in the community.