For the first time in its 150-year history, Mooresville will host a Pride parade on Saturday. Despite support from several businesses and community groups, organizers say there's still quite a bit of pushback in the town. Destiny Richards joins the show from Moorsville with the latest details on the parade and Pride event.

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