97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest-hosts "News On The Hill" for Wednesday, June 11 and shares the latest local stories.

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Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford joined 97.9 The Hill's Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11.

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Aaron welcomes celebrated local author Daniel Wallace, whose new short-story collection is "Beneath the Moon and Long-Dead Stars."

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Trending today: we discuss "The Wall," the L.A. Clippers' fan section designed to enable fans to throw off opposing free-throw shooters.

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In today's news: new CHCCS superintendent Rodney Trice takes over the position amidst controversy at Carrboro High School.

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Gravely Hill Middle School Art Teacher Amanda Aguayo spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. She discussed her Middle School Art classroom and how she approaches teaching art to that grade level. She discussed highlights from the year and some of what she loves about teaching. She also discussed her appointment to Governor Stein's Teacher Advisory Committee, and more.

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Pittsboro Mayor Kyle Shipp spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10, discussing town news and events. He talked about the passage of the town's budget, including highlights. He also discussed the town's athletic facilities and parks priorities, including over 70 acres the town received from a developer to create a park near The Plant that would include a greenway connecting to downtown. He also gave updates on some other development projects around town and more.

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Hillsborough Mayor Mark Bell spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Tuesday, June 10. He discussed the Hillsborough Town Budget, which the board of commissioners passed unanimously. He outlined the tough decisions that had to be made on revenue and delaying projects, particularly given federal budget cuts. He also talked about Last Friday Art Walk being featured on North Carolina Weekend, an upcoming open house at the Rural Orange Fire Department, and more.

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Trending today: new data suggesting that green energy is still on the rise. Also, Aaron livens things up, and Victor makes a yo-momma joke.

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June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and local officials are getting the word out about an important and under-discussed issue.

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