Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

AI Emphasis, Fee Increases and Grad Student Experience: Highlights of the UNC Board of Trustees Meetings (November 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 13, 2026 | UNC

For the last time in 2026, members of UNC’s Board of Trustees gathered to conduct official business. Here are updates from the November 11-12 meetings.

Carrboro Council Members Back Town Manager Amid Criticism of Police Department Merger Proposal

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 11, 2026 | Local Government

Nearly a month after a proposal for a police department merger sparked outrage, Carrboro Town Council members shared their latest thoughts.

UNC Breaks Ground on New North Campus Residence Halls, Targets 2028-29 Opening

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2026 | Development, Housing, UNC

UNC dignitaries gathered to celebrate the start of construction on Jackson Hall and an additional new dorm in the Cobb Residential Community.

Tonya Council on Her Pop-Up Shop, Holiday Offerings and Fire Recovery – On Air Today (November 10, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 10, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Tonya Council, the owner and chef of Tonya’s Café & Bakeshop in Chapel Hill, speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 10.

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Chapel Hill Police: Man Charged for Intentionally Starting Fire in Franklin Street Building

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 9, 2026 | Crime, Fire

Chapel Hill Police have arrested and charged a man responsible for intentionally starting a fire late Sunday in an Franklin Street building.

Approved NC Constitutional Amendments Concern Democrat Legislators. Could Their Wins Mitigate the Effects?

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 9, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, State Government

Voters approved a trio of constitutional amendments on the North Carolina ballot last week. Local leaders are worried what will happen to the services funded by two of the measures.