Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Unpacking the A’ja Wilson-Fever Fan Interaction, UNC Football vs. Notre Dame – Stroman On Sports (October 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 2, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell speak on Friday, October 2 about recent drama in the WNBA and UNC football’s big test.

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‘Mind Your Business’: Local Openings, Closings and Updates in July-September 2026

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 1, 2026 | Business, Mind Your Business

From fires and entertainment districts to relocations and closures, the local business scene saw lots of action from July to September. Here are the highlights.

Town of Carrboro: Missing 62-Year-Old Resident Safely Located

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Oct 1, 2026 | Safety

**UPDATE: In an alert shared at 12 p.m. Thursday, the Town of Carrboro said Penny has been safely...

Police Arrest, Charge Suspect in Armed Robbery at Chapel Hill Gas Station

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 30, 2026 | Crime, Pre-K - 12 Education, Safety

Chapel Hill Police are responding to and investigating an armed robbery on Wednesday that took place on a high-traffic street corner.

School Boards, Medical Debt Relief and Tennis Court Lights — The Evening News (September 29, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 29, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Tuesday, September 29 and shares the latest local news stories.

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Chatham County Roundup: Chatham Chamber CEO Rebecca Dickenson (September 29, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 29, 2026 | Chatham County Roundup

President and CEO of the Chatham Chamber of Commerce Rebecca Dickenson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29.

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2 Years After Hurricane Helene, Where Does Relief Fall Short in North Carolina? – On Air Today (September 29, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 29, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Public Policy Analyst Alex Campbell joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, September 29 shortly after the two-year mark of Hurricane Helene.

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Aaron Keck on Day 2 of the Inter-City Visit to Charlottesville – On Air Today (September 28, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 28, 2026 | On Air Today

97.9 The Hill’s Aaron Keck calls in to chat with guest host Brighton McConnell as he visits Charlottesville, Virginia on the Chamber for a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro’s 2026 Inter-City Visit.