Emma Guthrie is a Harkers Island Native who richly enhances the history of The Islander.  Emma (Emmer as she is lovingly called by family members and friends) is a historian who shares her knowledge and vision of Island Life with many in around her community.  She often is asked to attend and participate in events of educational value as she is amazing with telling her account of how Island Life used to be and how it was in the days at Wade Shore/Shackleford Banks/Cape Lookout. At her ripe age of 91 she still goes out in the boat, clams, climbs dunes, and even rock walls with her great grands. She is an amazing woman and is a gem to all who know her. She has contributed so much to many who have written about the history of The Banks and continues to spread her knowledge everywhere she goes.  She also leads a group called "Bring Back The Lights" on Harkers Island and was founded in part to decorate Harkers Island at Christmas time for all to enjoy.  She deserves the spotlight for how much she has contributed to preserving the history of Harkers Island.

Emma Guthrie is a Harkers Island Native who enjoys sharing her knowledge and history of Harkers Island. She is often invited to local events to speak on the heritage and culture of Island Folk and happens to be beloved to her family and all who know her. She is talented, as she also creates many crafts out of shells and oysters such as oyster trees and shell wreaths. She is an avid church goer and sings in the choir at her local church.  She, along with others, lead "Bring Back The Lights,” which is an organization formed to enhance Harkers Island during Christmas Time by decorating the entire Island with lights and lovely decor for all to enjoy. She is a phenomenal woman and historian.