Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Glenwood Elementary’s Mandarin Dual Language Program Moving to Rashkis; Questions Remain Around World Language

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2026 | Pre-K - 12 Education

The school board voted to relocate one of Glenwood Elementary School’s Mandarin learning tracks to Rashkis. The other could go to Scroggs.

Dual Language Education Advocate Bonnie Wang on Glenwood’s Mandarin Program – On Air Today (August 20, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2026 | On Air Today

Bonnie Wang, the president of the language education advocacy group FLANC, speaks with 97.9 The Hill on Thursday, August 20.

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UNC School of Social Work Prepares for New Undergraduate Degree Program

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 20, 2026 | Health, UNC

The UNC School of Social Work earned approval to add an undergraduate major for social work this summer, setting up its launch in Fall 2027.

Dale Edwards on The News of Orange County’s Top Summer Stories – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Dale Edwards, the managing editor for the News of Orange County, speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, August 19.

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A New UNC-NC State Series, Student Wellness Hub and Chapel Hill Fire Station – The Evening News (August 19, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, August 19 and shares the latest local news.

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Orange County: Jamezetta Bedford’s Memorial and Federal Grant Distribution

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Jean Hamilton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Andrew Stuckey on Wednesday, August 19.

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UNC-NC State Men’s Basketball Non-Conference Game Officially Scheduled in Greensboro – On Air Today (August 19, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 19, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

97.9 The Hill Sports Reporter Michael Koh joins News Director Brighton McConnell on the air Wednesday, August 19, after returning from a ceremony in Greensboro announcing a new non-conference series between UNC men’s basketball and N.C. State.

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UNC Health Expands, Rebrands Venture Capital Efforts of Emerging Tech

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 18, 2026 | Business, Health, Technology

The statewide healthcare system announced Rex Health Ventures platform is now UNC Health Ventures and will use $125 million to invest in emerging health tech companies.