Carolinas Medical Center - Morrocroft

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the dead of night, when most hospitals were quiet, a delivery driver noticed something strange outside Carolinas Medical Center’s Morrocroft wing. A soft glow seemed to emanate from one of the windows on the third floor. As he approached closer, he saw an old man waving at him through the window, holding a thermos and wearing pajamas. Turns out, it was just an elderly volunteer who forgot his coffee break.}

2. Late one afternoon, while a young nurse was taking her break in the garden, she heard an unusual sound coming from inside the old playground equipment. Curious, she peered through the fence and saw something that made her laugh out loud—an excited little dog chasing its tail around a mysterious glowing orb that seemed to appear out of nowhere. As she watched, the little dog’s tail spun faster and faster until it looked like a mini tornado! Before long, another nurse joined her, and together they tried to catch the glowing orb, but it kept eluding them, zipping between their legs. Finally, a delivery driver arrived with a box full of snacks for the staff, and everyone laughed so hard when he asked if anyone had seen ‘the magical light show’.

3. Late one morning, an elderly volunteer was watering flowers near the entrance when he heard faint music coming from inside the building. Curious, he peered through the window and saw a nurse dancing awkwardly with a broomstick, humming along to some old tune only she knew. She smiled warmly as she passed him, saying, 'Morrocroft’s secret ingredient is good ol’ fashioned fun!' The volunteer laughed, shook his head, and went on his way, never realizing that he’d just witnessed the most unusual staff meeting ever held.

4. Late one evening, as a delivery driver parked his truck outside the hospital, he swore he heard faint laughter coming from the empty hallway. Curious but cautious, he peered inside and saw nothing but shadows dancing on the walls. As he looked closer, he realized it was just an old ventilator fan making strange noises. With a laugh, he got back into his truck and drove off—only to realize he’d left the headlights on, illuminating the entire hallway again with eerie glow.