Snapshots of 2020 A year of isolation and loss across lives
An elderly nursing home resident endures eight months without family contact as COVID-19 isolation bites. A high school senior misses football games and prom joys while adapting to a pared down routine. A restaurant worker faces reduced tips amid lingering guidelines. A law enforcement officer confronts harassment during demonstrations, tested by public pressure and trust.
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ENC families thankful despite 2020 challenges
Jannette Pippin reports from Jacksonville as Matt and Keri Littleton celebrate Finley’s first Thanksgiving. Premature birth, NICU stay at New Hanover Regional Hospital, and a COVID era emergency delivery framed a year of fear. Now a thriving home life brings gratitude amid pandemic trials. Nearby in Kinston, Mary and Gregory Darden plan thanks at UNC Lenoir Health Care staff as they recount two weeks battling COVID-19.
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Kinston
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Thanksgiving in the Eastern NC military community observes limited gatherings
The USO serves base meals at Camp Lejeune restricted to barracks due to COVID-19 and distributes dry and canned goods to military families. Marine spouse Megan Boggs notes that the community acts as a family. Operation Homefront held a drive-thru Holiday Meals for Military event in Jacksonville for pre registered families to show appreciation.
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Jacksonville
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Operation Homefront
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