The Landing: Where Our Crowd Gathers

Leanne Chadwick Peppers Shares How Softball Has Impacted Her Life

Leanne Chadwick Peppers joins us to discuss softball, a sport she has played nearly all her life. She shares her memories and stories of playing softball growing up, as well as coaching the sport today.

Alton Paul on What Baseball Means to Him

This episode we speak with Alton Paul about baseball. He shares his stories and knowledge of the sport, from listening to games on the radio, to coaching teams, to the history of baseball in Down East.

Jimmy Paylor on His Love for Baseball

For the first episode of Season 2 of The Landing: Where Our Crowd Gathers, we speak with Jimmy Paylor about his long-time love for baseball. He takes us back to his childhood, when his love for the sport first began, to his days in umpiring school, to now as he gets ready for the upcoming season.

Oral History Spotlight: Elsie Ballance Garrish

For our final episode of January, we spotlight an oral history recorded in 1988 with Elsie Ballance Garrish. Born in Ocracoke, she trained in Raleigh to become a nurse,. She returned to Ocracoke in 1963, where she worked as a midwife's assistant.
Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LsaiQlCe9hrapd2PItRnL-qPtwhdU-Uy/view

Oral History Spotlight: Mattie Willis

This week we spotlight an Oral History from the Cape Lookout National Seashore Connie Mason Collection. In this episode, join us as we hear two interviews with Mattie Willis on the changes in Harkers Island, her father's days in the Coast Guard, her faith, and more. 

Oral History Spotlight: Worth Harris

In this week's Oral History Spotlight, we hear a 2009 interview with Worth Harris as he tells about menhaden fishing, making and repairing nets, and more.
Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rEXYx825K7Ur-uI4hcJy2M5UyNw8CUxn/view

Oral History Spotlight: Connie Farrow

This month, we continue to shine a spotlight on some of our favorite oral histories. Today, we hear from Connie Farrow, interviewed by Amy Glass in 1988. We hear about what it was like for Connie growing up and living in Frisco, NC.
Interview Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mBjjQowEHP0thHgBiPDx0P3FKN41D6EB/view

Oral History Spotlight: Arnold Adams

For the month of January, we are looking back at some of our favorite oral histories. Today's oral history puts a spotlight on Arnold Adams, East Carteret High School's former band director of 29 years and a beloved member of the community.

Wendy Lewis Reflects on Her Love for Family & Christmas

Wendy Lewis joins us for the last week of December to share her Christmas memories. She recalls the anticipation she felt as a child, the fun she had with her friends and family, and reflects on her family's tradition of gathering at her grandmother's house.

Mrs. Collo Brooks Shares Her Christmas Memories

Marena "Collo" Brooks looks back on past Christmases, from decorating the tree and Christmas dinner to heartfelt gifts and fun Christmas memories.