Marc Basnight was a prominent figure in North Carolina politics, serving as a state senator for over 25 years. He was known for his advocacy for coastal communities and the fishing industry. Born and raised in North Carolina, Basnight's career was deeply influenced by his connection to the state's coastal communities and his understanding of the challenges they face. Throughout his tenure in the state senate, he was known for his advocacy on behalf of fishing communities, pushing for legislation that aimed to protect natural resources and support local industries.

Matthew Barr interviewed Marvin Everett for the Wild Caught Oral. History Project. Everett is a long-time resident of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Born before the Great Depression, Everett recounts his childhood experiences in a close-knit community where everyone knew each other by name. He details the agricultural and commercial activities of his father, who transitioned from farming to running a grocery store and later engaging in commercial fishing.

Interview with Mary Pettus, a longtime member of the Sneads Ferry African-American community

Matthew Barr interviewed Michael and Lisa Cowdrey for the Wild Caught project. Michael "Chops" Cowdrey is a commercial fisherman, and Lisa Cowdrey is a student pursuing elementary education. Michael, having grown up in a fishing family, shares his journey from working as a crew member to becoming the captain of the Lady Kay. He recounts his early years, including his education at UNC Pembroke and his decision to pursue fishing full-time. Michael describes the dynamics of the fishing industry, highlighting the importance of teamwork and partnerships among fishermen.

Michael Cowdrey was raised in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, where his early years were defined by a robust engagement with the fishing industry. His father, a former Marine from Michigan, and his mother, also a Marine, met in Sneads Ferry and chose to pursue a livelihood in commercial fishing. From a young age, Cowdrey's life revolved around the fishing community, beginning his active participation in the business at merely eight years old. He gradually assumed greater responsibilities, eventually managing fishing operations independently.

Matthew Barr interviewed Michael Voiland for the Wild Caught oral history project in Sneads Ferry, North Carolina. Voiland, then Director of North Carolina Sea Grant, discusses his involvement in the state’s Waterfront Access Study Committee, which was formed in 2006 to address increasing public and legislative concerns about waterfront access, especially for working waterfronts. This initiative followed a meeting co-sponsored by Sea Grant in New Bern that highlighted the loss of waterfront heritage and industry.

Matthew Barr interviewed Mogie Norris for the Wild Caught Oral History Project. Mogie Norris, a lifelong resident and fisherman from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, has spent most of his life deeply involved in the fishing industry, following the footsteps of his father and grandfather. The interview begins with Norris explaining the origins of his nickname, "Mogie," which was given to him by his grandfather and has been his lifelong moniker.

Matthew Barr interviewed Murray Guthrie for the Wild Caught project. Murray Guthrie was born and raised in Sneads Ferry. He was born into a family deeply rooted in the region since the mid-19th century. His father worked primarily as a farmer and secondarily as a fisherman. In this interview, Guthrie details the agrarian lifestyle of his youth, where roads were unpaved and electricity was nonexistent until after he joined the Navy in 1940.

Matthew Barr interviewed Nancy Edens for the Wild Caught project. Nancy Edens is a member of the Millis family, a long-standing family in Sneads Ferry with deep roots in the local fishing industry. The interview covers several key topics, including the historical and current state of the shrimping industry in Sneads Ferry. Edens reflects on the community's evolution, noting the increase in population and the rise in property values, which have made it difficult for long-time residents to afford waterfront properties.

In 2003, Matthew Barr interviewed Nancy Edens for the "Wild Caught" oral history project. Nancy is an activist for fishermen and a promoter of "Wild-Caught" shrimp. She is actively involved with the Southern Shrimp Alliance and has a background in the shrimping industry, with her husband and family being long-time commercial fishermen in Sneads Ferry. The interview covers significant challenges faced by the shrimping industry in the early 2000s, focusing on the impact of imported shrimp on domestic prices and the formation of the Southern Shrimp Alliance.