Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

KIDSQ: Halloween Candy or Thanksgiving Dinner?

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 3, 2021 | KidsQ

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CHCCS School Board Adds Jenkins, Griffin and Sharp

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 2, 2021 | Election, Local Election Coverage

Three candidates led wire-to-wire in the race for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education on Tuesday night.

The 5:00 News: Election Day Preview and Non-Discrimination Enforcement

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 2, 2021 | The 5:00 News

It’s Election Day and 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares what the news team and community are monitoring on Tuesday, November 2. The Chapel Hill mayoral race is expected to come to an end, finishing one of the more contested recent elections, as well as crowded races in Carrboro too. Plus: Hillsborough discusses enforcement for its non-discrimination ordinances, UNC wrestling has a strong start to its season and the CDC advances the likelihood of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 2, 2021 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, November 2, for the Chatham County Roundup. Howard shares what Election Day is looking like in Chatham, as well as highlights from the latest Board of Commissioners meeting and details on the upcoming Chatham 250 finale.

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Hillsborough: Election Day, A New Mural and Advisory Board Openings

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 2, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Election Day, Tuesday November 2. Weaver details what her day’s been like as a candidate running unopposed, as well as a new mural project that just finished in downtown Hillsborough.

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The 5:00 News: Tragedy at Northwood, The 203 Project and Newcomer Program

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 1, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell starts off your week with top local news stories on Monday, November 1. The Northwood High School community continues to deal with recent tragedy as another student dies from a car crash. The Orange County community prepares for Election Day and sees a new record for early voting. The 203 Project advances despite another recent rise in costs. Plus: UNC football falls short against No. 11 Notre Dame, but other Carolina Athletics teams do well and the CHCCS Newcomer Program does well too.

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On Air Today: Dale Edwards of The News of Orange County

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Nov 1, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Managing Editor Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about some recent stories shared in the News of Orange County newspaper. He details the election coverage in Hillsborough, as well as some news regarding the paper’s home in the town and expanded sports coverage.