Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

W. Rosemary Street in Chapel Hill Closed Amid Water Main Break

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 18, 2025 | Traffic

An alert shared by the Chapel Hill Police Department warned community members of a water main break along West Rosemary Street at 7:53 a.m.

Chapel Hill Educator, Historian and UNC Statistician Freddie Kiger Inducted Into Order of Longleaf Pine

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 18, 2025 | News Around Town, State

Members of the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club surprised Freddie Kiger with his induction into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine during its holiday party on Dec. 5.

Chapel Hill Bar to Give Sycamore Beer Profits to Local Rape Crisis Center After Brewery’s Controversy

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 17, 2025 | Business

Goodfellows shared a message reacting to the news surrounding Sycamore Brewing’s former co-owner and pledged its support to abuse survivors.

Chatham County Sheriff’s Office: Hostage Safe, Suspect Dead After Stand-Off Near Goldston

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety, Traffic

The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office warned its deputies were responding to a hostage situation along Pittsboro Goldston Road around 5 p.m.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Details String of Break-Ins, Larceny Charges Against 2 Teenagers

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | Crime, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office formally announced criminal charges against a pair of 18-year-olds for a string of break-ins in November.

‘So Much Fun’: Community’s First ‘Cardboard War’ Brings Out Creativity and Whimsy

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 16, 2025 | News Around Town

The Carrboro Town Commons was the site of a “cardboard war” on Saturday, which was created to spur whimsy and creativity among the community.

External Changes Are Changing Nonprofits’ Approaches — Dec. 12, 2025

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 12, 2025 | Forum On The Hill

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell welcomes Gayane Chambless, Jennifer McFarland, Kyle Shipp, Rachel Valentine and Breah Woolson on Friday, Dec. 12 for a conversation about the local nonprofit community.