97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell joined Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 23rd to discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
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On Air Today: Brighton McConnell on Thanksgiving
The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell joined Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, November 23td to discuss the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
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