Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Silverspot Cinema Re-Opens in Chapel Hill After 7 Weeks of Flood Damage Repairs

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 6, 2025 | Business, Entertainment

The Chapel Hill movie theater, which sustained flood damage during July’s Tropical Depression Chantal, welcomed patrons back on Friday.

Artificial Intelligence Consultant Ashley Gross Shares Details on Pittsboro Commissioner Candidacy

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 6, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

Among the eight candidates looking to connect with voters in Pittsboro this fall is artificial intelligence advocate Ashley Gross.

Orange County, Chatham County School Districts Set Student Growth Records in 2024-25

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 5, 2025 | Instagram, Pre-K - 12 Education, State

In the student growth data recently released by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, two out of the three districts that fully reached their growth goals are local: Orange County Schools and Chatham County Schools.

New Chapel Hill Cocktail Bar Opens Its Doors; Carrboro Bakery Opens Its Café

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 5, 2025 | Business

Two small businesses in Chapel Hill and Carrboro marked big steps in recent days to welcoming more visitors: Little Gem and Even Dough Bakery.

After 2 Years, Mediterranean Deli Set to Reopen Chapel Hill Location With Dinner Hours

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 4, 2025 | Business, Fire

Two years and two months after a fire destroyed its interior, Mediterranean Deli will welcome back customers to in-person dining next week.

New Chapel Hill Crosswalk Under Construction at Site of Past Pedestrian Collisions

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 3, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Traffic

The Town of Chapel Hill and North Carolina Department of Transportation partnered to add a crosswalk, pedestrian island and RRFBs (rectangular rapid flashing beacons) to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.