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Pet of the Week: Scooby Share Updated: 1:28 PM EST Mar 10, 2021 Pet of the Week: Scooby Share Updated: 1:28 PM EST Mar 10, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript CHECK OUT THE NOMINATION FORM ON OUR WEBSITE. TIME FOR OUR PET OF THE WEEK. THIS WEEK WE ARE FEATURING SCOOBY. BREANNA OSBORNE, FROM THE YADKIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER, INTRODUCES US. >> HEY. THIS IS BREANNA WITH THE YADKIN COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER AND TODAY FOR THE PET OF THE WEEK WE HAVE SCOOBY. SCOOBY IS A FOUR...

They’re some of our favorite videos – military members reuniting with their families. Author Talitha Vickers says it’s one of her favorite things to see on the news.

Jennifer Bringle Special Correspondent When WXII anchor Talitha Vickers began the process of getting her children’s book published, she had no idea the obstacles she’d face. Navigating the traditional path of literary agents and big-name publishers, Vickers met resistance to the story of a young Black boy contending with his father’s military deployment. In the most extreme case, a literary agent suggested she lighten the skin of the main character on the book’s...

This year was a year of racial unrest and division -- but also unity.When it comes to racism, a single word with a lot of layers, how do you explain it all to a child or teen?Known as "The Talk," its a difficult conversation that predominantly happens in Black and brown communities about race. Click the video player above to hear from families as they discuss their experiences with "The Talk," its meaning, and importance.Theres a lot to try to grasp that some people from other races may no...