Editor’s note: This story is No. 1 in a series looking at the top 10 stories of 2020 for The Daily News, counting down from 10 to 1 from Dec. 23 to Jan. 1. March 12, 2020 was the day the global novel coronavirus pandemic arrived at Onslow County’s doorstep and brought with it a public health crisis full of challenges as well as a community that has stepped up to help those most in need. During the nine months that have followed that first positive case of COVID-19 reported in Onslow County, there are few aspects of life that haven’t been impacted by the pandemic, from healthcare and education to business and the economy.