While all residents considered nonessential are urged to stay home to ensure the safety of the community, healthcare workers and first responders continue to labor tirelessly as the most vulnerable in our community face a deadly pandemic. This has inspired many who are in the position to extend a helpful service or gesture of thanks to those on the front lines.

Coastal cushion mask donations. (Supplied Photo)
John and Angela Thrunk of Coastal Cushion in Surf City saw the opportunity early on to donate their time, energy and supplies to make…
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