StoryCorps in ENC

StoryCorps, the nation's largest oral history project, was in Eastern North Carolina for 6 weeks recording interviews with area residents. Public Radio East is broadcasting interviews recorded by StoryCorps during its residency. To hear these stories tune to Public Radio East Wednesday through Friday at 6:50 am and 8:50 am. Below are a few stories already broadcast on PRE.

Sisters Brenda Downing Garvey and Bobbie Downing discuss the role their faith in God has played in their lives.

Venus Davis is an 84 year-old Beaufort native. She discusses life in Beaufort during segregation. She shares her story with her daughter Edna Davis Johnson.

The Sanitary Fish Market and Restaurant is a Morehead City institution. This is the seafood establishment’s 70^th anniversary. John Tunnel has been employed at The Sanitary Restaurant for over 60 years and shares his story with his friend Beth Garner. You can hear their interview Friday at 6:50 am and 8:50 am during Morning Edition on Public Radio East.

StoryCorps residency in Eastern North Carolina was made possible by Ward and Smith, PA, Safrits Building Supply, Jacksonville Builders Supply, and The Inlet Inn of Beaufort.