Source: Tresia Bowles, WITN, 5/25/20

The recent increase in grocery and meat items due to COVID-19 is affecting how many people spend their Memorial Day holiday. A recent NBC poll suggests that 62% of Americans get together with loved ones and honor the fallen with a cookout on the holiday, but the COVID-19 pandemic has decreased shopper's grilling options and has farmers concerned about the industry. Craige Moore with Craige’s Craft Pork, in Wilson, knows about losses. Not only is he mourning his loved ones on this Memorial Day... "I've lost several friends,” he sighs, “So, it's very important.”

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