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Brush Fire Contained, But Still Burning in Carolina North Forest; Officials Warn of Smoky Conditions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 21, 2026 | Fire, Safety

A brush fire in the Carolina North Forest just south of Seawell Elementary School continues to...

Speaking of Schools: CHCCS Chief Communications Officer Andy Jenks

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 14, 2025 | Speaking of Schools

Andy Jenks, the chief communications officer for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Monday, July 14.

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‘We Need Help’: Orange County Flood Victims Beginning to Pick Up the Pieces

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 9, 2025 | Housing, Local Government, Weather

Orange County residents whose homes were flooded during Sunday’s storm shared their emotions and what help they need in the aftermath.

Orange County Reports First Fatality From Storm; Shelter Opens for Flood Victims

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

As the area continues assessing storm damage and waiting for high waters to recede, Orange County opened a public shelter at Smith Middle School.

Smith Middle School Team Wins National Title at Quiz Bowl Championship Tournament

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 13, 2025 | Instagram, National, Pre-K - 12 Education

A Chapel Hill team took home the quiz bowl national title at the Middle School National Championship Tournament last weekend.

Railroad Work to Close Homestead Road in Chapel Hill, Allowing Sidewalk Work to Be Finished

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 12, 2024 | Traffic

Chapel Hill alerted residents that Homestead Road will be closed between Weaver Dairy Road Extension and Seawell School Road next week.

As Fire Cleanup Continues, Location Changes Still Active for Some Seawell Elementary Students

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 15, 2024 | Fire, Pre-K - 12 Education

Seawell Elementary School students displaced after the school experienced a fire in a mechanical...

CHCCS Shares Plan for Students Affected by Seawell Elementary Fire

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 9, 2024 | Fire, Pre-K - 12 Education

A fire in the Lawler/B-building at Seawell Elementary School means some students are being asked to stay home on Tuesday.

Chapel Hill Fire: 4 Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash that Closed Road

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 17, 2022 | Fire, Safety, Traffic

A fiery single-vehicle crash led to several trips to the hospital and a road closure late Friday...

CHCCS Passes Measures on Overcrowding at Smith Middle

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 31, 2019 | Pre-K - 12 Education

As the 2019 school year approaches, Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools face the task of solving overcrowding in Smith Middle School. Thanks to a large cohort of 5th graders moving into middle school this year, the Chapel...

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