97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has several local and state news stories to share on Wednesday, August 25. A former director of a local historical site is convicted on embezzlement charges. UNC Horizons announces a new affordable housing plan for some of its patients recovering from substance abuse. A mysterious illness is affecting songbirds in eastern states…is North Carolina next? Plus: a former Tar Heel basketball star retires from the sport and the General Assembly advances several bills.