Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

CHCCS Shares Application, Timeline for Filling Vacant Board of Education Seat

Chapel Hill-Carrboro residents are now able to submit their pitches to temporarily join the CHCCS Board of Education. Applications are due Sept. 14.

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman joins News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, September 4, for their weekly chat.

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Jamezetta Bedford’s Orange County commissioner colleagues recently dedicated the future crisis diversion facility in her honor and memory.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 3, 2026 | Business

For seven decades, some iteration of the Dual Supply Co. has sat in downtown Hillsborough. But soon, the local hardware store will close.

A person unaffiliated with UNC verbally harassed students on campus Monday night. Several Black student organizations are speaking out.

Seaforth High women’s tennis is hosting Orange High on Wednesday. There will be a story unfolding in the stands as well as on the court.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation officially activated the new west-bound on-ramp from Highway 86 to Interstate 40 on Saturday.

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Sep 1, 2026 | Safety

Chapel Hill Police officers and firefighters are searching Eastwood Lake for an 85-year-old man reported missing earlier on Tuesday.

Opening an art gallery is just the latest example of Endswell Funeral Home attempting to stand out from the traditional experience.

The North Carolina Education Lottery office revealed that Jean Johnson, who teaches in Chatham County, is the winner of a $10 million prize.