Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Hope Renovations CEO Talks Ways to ‘Fight’ After Federal Funding Deemed ‘Wasteful’ by Trump Administration

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 17, 2025 | National, Nonprofit

Exactly 13 months ago, Hope Renovations hosted the U.S. Labor Secretary to tout work done with a federal grant. But now, that money is gone.

Southern Village’s Market and Moss Set to Close After 5 Years of Business

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 16, 2025 | Business

Market and Moss — a restaurant in the Chapel Hill neighborhood of Southern Village — shared it will be permanently closing on June 20.

UNC Researcher: Overhaul of CDC Vaccine Advisory Group Adds to ‘Incredibly Stressful’ Health Environment

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 16, 2025 | Health, National, UNC

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. announced one week ago he would shake...

Paris Miller-Foushee Launches Re-Election Campaign for Chapel Hill Town Council, Shares Priorities

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 15, 2025 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Pre-K - 12 Education

The first incumbent in this fall’s Chapel Hill Town Council election has entered the race, as Paris Miller-Foushee announced she is seeking a second term.

Siena Hotel Leadership Recaps Busy Week Hosting Mexico Men’s National Team

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 14, 2025 | Business, International, Sports

While they were in Chapel Hill, the Mexico men’s soccer national team stayed at the Siena Hotel – catching the attention of El Tri fans.

Here’s What You Need to Know Before CHCCS, Orange County High Schools’ 2025 Graduations

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 13, 2025 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The local school districts are preparing to hold their graduations this weekend and have shared instructions for participants and visitors.

Man Armed With Machete Charged After Fight at Hillsborough Encampment

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2025 | Crime, Safety

A dispute between two men living at an encampment in southern Hillsborough led to charges, after one attacked the other with a machete.

Chatham County Roundup: Former Pittsboro Mayor and ‘On The Porch’ Host Randy Voller

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jun 11, 2025 | Chatham County Roundup

Randy Voller — a realtor and former mayor of Pittsboro — joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, June 11 for the “Chatham County Roundup.”