More Signs and Omens.
I live in the "Sunny South" too, and here are some of the signs most often heard here:
Peacocks' feathers bring bad luck.
A black cat brings good luck.
Watch a person out of sight, and you will never see him again.
If you point at a grave, a member of your family will die.
Bring a hoe or other garden tool into the house, and it will bring bad luck.
A good fire-maker will always have a smart husband.
A hard storm is often a sign of the death of some rather unpopular man.
I don't know as these are strictly local, but all of them are very common here.
Carolyn Sherman.
Ash Grove, Va.