Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News: NC COVID Trends, Food Distribution and Olympic Gold

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell has the latest local and state news from Thursday, July 29, including Gov. Roy Cooper’s latest comments on the state’s COVID-19 trends. Plus… Duke infectious disease experts share what kind of threat the coronavirus’ delta variant poses to public health. Chapel Hill is seeking volunteers for its food distribution program. And several former Tar Heels are in action Thursday and Friday in Tokyo!

Chapel Hill: Delta Variant and Deck Destruction

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the air Thursday, July 29. She reacts to the latest COVID-19 trends and executive order presented by state officials, as well as her thoughts on discussing vaccination with those who are not yet. Plus: the East Rosemary Street Parking Deck is days away from the start of demolition.

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Former UNC Player Allisha Gray Earns Gold Medal in 3×3 Basketball in Olympics

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2021 | Sports

A former Tar Heel helped make history in the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Thursday. Allisha Gray, who played on the UNC women’s basketball team, and the United States women’s 3×3 basketball team won the gold medal...

Trio of Tar Heel Football Players Land on Preseason Watch Lists

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2021 | Football, UNC Sports

More preseason honors continue to roll in for UNC football players ahead of the 2021 season,...

UNC Football Lands New Highest-Rated Recruit for Class of 2022

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 29, 2021 | Football, Instagram, UNC Sports

Just six days after landed its highest-ranked high school commitment in the Class of 2022, the UNC Football program added a new high-water mark recruit to its incoming class. Four-star linebacker Sebastian Cheeks of Evanston...

The 5:00 News: Broadband Expansion Efforts, Flying Flags and Women’s Soccer

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell brings you the latest from around Orange and Chatham Counties on Wednesday, July 28. A hit-and-run investigation in Hillsborough leads authorities to seek the public’s help. Orange County’s Broadband Task Force is examining potential solutions to unreliable internet access. Hillsborough is having to reconsider its flag-flying traditions. Plus: UNC women’s soccer releases its schedule and several field hockey players are representing the U.S. team in Chile.

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Orange County: State of Emergency and Broadband Expansion

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Wednesday, July 28. She details the recent decision to indefinitely extend the county’s state of emergency for COVID-19.

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KIDSQ: The Hottest of Hots or the Coldest of Colds?

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 28, 2021 | KidsQ

97.9 The Hill’s Ali Evans joins Brighton McConnell to answer the question: would you rather it always feel like the hottest day of the summer or the coldest day of the winter?