GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Join 9OYS digital reporter Emily Cervarich for this edition of Reporter’s Notebook with 9OYS weekday evening anchor Courtney Cortright.

Courtney tells us about a special story she got to do about a young girl here in Eastern North Carolina who the community has rallied behind in order to get her a service dog. Courtney shares six-year-old Clara Thompson’s amazing story of resilience and joy.

MORE ABOUT CLARA AND HER STORY:

Project SHINE – By Janna Thompson (projectshineproject.com)

Fundraiser by Clara Thompson : Service Dog for Clara! (gofundme.com)

COURTNEY’S STORY: