EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the curious and unexplained stories that have long defined Asheville and Western North Carolina. The region is full of unanswered questions, from old folklore and local legends to eerie encounters, unsolved moments in history, and the true-crime mysteries that still leave people wondering. Each week, we look back with an open mind and a sense of curiosity, trying to understand why some stories take hold and why some can never be explained.
TRYON, N.C. 828newsNOW — The Tryon Theatre has stood as a fixture in downtown Tryon since opening in 1932 and reopening after a fire in 1938. According to local lore, the theater is haunted.
Former employees have reported doors opening and closing on their own. Others have said they felt an unexplained presence when they were alone in the building…