Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chapel Hill Police: Downtown Gunfire Under Investigation, No Injuries Reported

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 16, 2026 | Development, UNC, UNC Sports

Chapel Hill Police officers responded to North Roberson Street following a report of gunfire. Investigators are trying to identify a suspect.

Tornado Watch Issued as Orange, Chatham and Durham Counties Brace for Severe Weather

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 16, 2026 | Safety, Weather

As a band of strong storms sweeps across North Carolina on Monday, the Piedmont is bracing for high winds and the chance of tornadoes.

Recount Set for District 2 Commissioner Race in Orange County; 25 Votes Separate Bronson and McKee

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 14, 2026 | Election, Local Election Coverage, Local Government

The closest race in Orange County from March’s primary elections is headed to a recount....

Chapel Hill’s South Creek Neighborhood Celebrates Construction Milestone, Announces First Business Tenant

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 14, 2026 | Development, Housing

The development team for the future South Creek neighborhood in Chapel Hill gathered on Wednesday for a ceremony recognizing a milestone in the project: the completion of the first full building structure on the site.

UNC Men’s Basketball Fizzles in ACC Tournament, Raising Coaching Staff Questions – Mar. 13, 2026

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 13, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Mar. 13 following UNC men’s basketball’s 80-79 loss in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals on Thursday night.

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Orange, Caswell County Rep. Renée Price Becomes Latest Candidate to Vie for Open State Senate Seat

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 11, 2026 | Local Election Coverage, State Government

Rep. Renée Price, who serves rural Orange County and all of Caswell County, shared a release on Wednesday saying she wants to be nominated.

‘A Recipe for Social Unrest’: UNC Political Scientists Share Reactions to U.S. Military Conflict with Iran

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 11, 2026 | International, UNC

A pair of UNC international affair scholars explained how this latest effort is a departure from past U.S. conflicts in the region and could have global ramifications – at a time when the world already faces rising tensions.