Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Delores Bailey on the P.E.A.C.H Apartments (Finally!) Welcoming Residents — On Air Today (Apr. 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Executive Director of EmPOWERMent Inc. Delores Bailey joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2.

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Leandro Ruling Gets Thrown Out, A July 4th Drone Show and More Affordable Housing — The Evening News (Apr. 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guests hosts on Thursday, Apr. 2 and shares all the top local news stories.

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Climate Thursday: Riverkeeper Emily Sutton of the Haw River Assembly (Apr. 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | Climate Thursdays

Haw Riverkeeper and Executive Director of the Haw River Assembly Emily Sutton speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Thursday, Apr. 2.

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Chapel Hill: A New July 4th Tradition and An Affordable Housing Groundbreaking — (Apr. 2, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | Conversations with the Mayors, Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

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Town of Chapel Hill Announces Plans for Fourth of July Drone Show, Replacing Fireworks Display

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 2, 2026 | Entertainment, Environment, Local Government

The night sky on July 4 in Chapel Hill is set to be filled with lights and action — just with a...

Replacing Sen. Meyer, Preparing for Healthcare Fight and Returning to Short Session — Robert’s Rules (Apr. 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 1, 2026 | Robert's Rules

Rep. Robert Reives chats with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, Apr. 1 ahead of the General Assembly’s short session beginning.

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TABLE Puts Up Solar Panels and UNC Baseball Wins Marathon Game — The Evening News (Apr. 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 1, 2026 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell guest hosts on Wednesday, Apr. 1 and shares the latest local news headlines.

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Jonathon Smith on Orange County’s 2026 Food System Assessment — On Air Today (Apr. 1, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 1, 2026 | On Air Today (PM)

Jonathon Smith — the executive director and food security agent for Orange County’s Cooperative Extension — speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell

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Previewing UNC Women’s Basketball vs. UConn and Discussing Men’s Basketball’s Coaching Vacancy – Stroman on Sports (Mar. 27, 2026)

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Mar 27, 2026 | Stroman On Sports

97.9 The Hill’s Deborah Stroman and Brighton McConnell chat on Friday, Mar. 27 about both UNC basketball programs, as the women’s team prepares for its Sweet 16 matchup vs. No. 1 UConn and the men’s team’s ongoing head coaching search.