Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News: New Budget, New Restaurants and Mental Health Talks

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 16, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell takes you around the top local news stories of Tuesday, November 16. Governor Roy Cooper says he will sign a new budget for North Carolina. The UNC campus community discusses mental health challenges and hopes for expanded resources. A pair of Duke basketball players face DWI charges in Orange County. Plus: a pair of new restaurants are set to open soon in Chapel Hill.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 16, 2021 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 16 to discuss several events around the area. Howard shares details on the recent Board of Commissioners meeting and CIP work session. She also shares thoughts about the latest water contamination for Pittsboro and the close of Chatham 250 celebrations.

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Hillsborough: New Fire Station and Comprehensive Sustainability Plan

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 16, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, November 15. She previews the groundbreaking event for a new fire station near the Waterstone community, which will house several departments’ vehicles. Plus: the town’s comprehensive sustainability plan is set for another next step and Hillsborough prepares for Arbor Day.

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Two Duke Basketball Players Face DWI Charges in Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 16, 2021 | Crime

Two Duke men’s basketball players are facing charges for driving while impaired in Orange...

The 5:00 News: Mental Health Summit, Greene Tract and UNC Women’s Soccer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 15, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest local news stories to start the week on Monday, November 15. A power outage causes some traffic in Chapel Hill. UNC holds its mental health summit for the campus community. The local Orange County governments prepare for a joint vote for some geographical changes to the Greene Tract plan. UNC women’s soccer falls out in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Plus: UNC women’s basketball earns a historic win, men’s basketball wins a shootout and a new dating app is for a good cause.

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Speaking of Schools: Jasmine Johnson and Crystal Epps

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 15, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

On November’s Speaking of Schools Teacher Feature, Scroggs Elementary School fifth grade teacher Jasmine Johnson joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on her virtual reality elements of teaching. Plus: CHCCS Principal of the Year Crystal Epps shares her perspective on how Johnson’s projects are helping student engagement.