EDITOR’S NOTE: Strangeville explores the legends, folklore, and unexplained history of Western North Carolina. From Cherokee mythology and Appalachian ghost stories to Bigfoot sightings and UFO encounters, the Blue Ridge Mountains have long been a hotspot for the strange and mysterious. Join us as we dig into the past and uncover the truth behind the region’s most curious tales.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Western North Carolina’s French Broad River is known for its sweeping mountain views and rich history. Locals and travelers alike have long claimed the river holds something far older and darker: the spirit of a siren whose beauty lures the living to a watery grave…