James Lewis speaks with us this week about his time in the Coast Guard. James grew up Down East, and soon after graduating, joined the Coast Guard. He tells stories of his time serving with humor and candor, so enjoy as we hear from him this week to The Landing.

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The next part in our Coast Guard series features Wayne Davis, a member of the Down East community who we have spoken to before. This topic, however, is one he hasn’t shared much about on previous episodes. Enjoy as we listen to Wayne’s Coast Guard story, the ups and the downs, from the beginning when he decided to join the Coast Guard to support his family, to the end when he came back home to Harkers Island.

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Continuing our Coast Guard series, Pete Guthrie shares stories from his years serving. Joined by Wayne Davis, who he served alongside for many of his years in the Coast Guard, enjoy as these two reminisce.

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Join us for the next episode in our series about members of the Coast Guard who served to Cape Lookout through the years. This week, Guyon Willis talks with us, sharing his many memories from his time serving. You’ll hear stories of fun and laughter, as well as stories that remind us how dangerous this job can be. But throughout this conversation, you will always be reminded of how important home is to Guyon.

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This week to the landing, we have a conversation with Joseph Beasley about his time in the coast guard. After growing up a farmer and realizing it wasn’t for him, he decided to join the Coast Guard. Today, he has many stories from his years in service, the places he went, and the people he met, including his now wife, Hannah. Enjoy this first part of a multi-part series on those who were in service at Cape Lookout through the years.

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Randall Russell Lewis joins us this week to talk about growing up to Harkers Island, his days in school and playing with his best friends, and his work to Cherry Point and the drawbridge. Enjoy his memories and stories, and the many interests he has had throughout his life.

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Lillie Chadwick Miller joins us this week to share her love for Straits, the place she grew up. With family originating from Straits, as well as many family members who continued to live there for generations, Lillie tells us about her childhood surrounded by loved ones. From school to family to teaching, Lillie's love for Straits shines through in this episode full of joy and laughter.

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As we close out the last few chapters of Joel Hancock’s recent book, The Education of an Island Boy, he recounts stories from and memories of special people from his youth. He shares how influential they were, not just in his own life, but to the very fabric of Harkers Island. Listen closely to his words, because they contain wisdom, humor, and admiration for these people that played such an important role in Joel’s life. 

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For our last readings this January, we hear pieces written by Staci herself through the years. She recalls Harkers Island’s history, fond family memories, and how the place she calls home is different now. Shining through each of these pieces, however, is the childhood she cherishes through change and hardship, something that reminds is just how special Down East is. 

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With January’s readings soon coming to an end, we share 3 selections today about what it means for Down Easters to carry their heritage - through history, loss, and change. Three different pieces, all with one through line connecting them all.

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