Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Chatham County Roundup: Bill Horner III of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2021 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Following a busy week in Chatham County, Publisher and Editor of the Chatham News + Record Bill Horner III joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He discusses a recent Q+A with Chatham County Health Director Mike Zelek and Chatham Hospital’s Dr. Andy Hannapel about COVID-19 vaccinations. Plus: updates on the latest print edition of La Voz de Chatham and this year’s Chatham Life magazine!

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On Air Today: Deb Aikat of the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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Social Media Reacts to Nikole Hannah-Jones Declining UNC Position

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2021 | National, UNC

Less than a week after UNC granted Nikole Hannah-Jones tenure, the acclaimed journalist declined...

Hannah-Jones Declines UNC Position, Announces Teaching Role at Howard University

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2021 | Instagram, UNC

**This article has been updated with the most recent statements from UNC leadership as of 5:00...

Authorities: 3 Men, 1 Juvenile in Chatham County Face Weapon Charges

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 4, 2021 | Crime, Safety

After an overnight search, law enforcement agencies in Chatham County arrested three men and one...

Orange County Governments Announce Service Schedules for Fourth of July Holiday

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 3, 2021 | Local Government

For the first time in two years, Orange County is seeing in-person celebrations and events for the...

Stroman on Sports: Name, Image and Likeness… Oh My!

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 2, 2021 | Stroman On Sports

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The 5:00 News: Election Filing, A New Vaccine and NC Joins NIL

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

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps send you into the Fourth of July weekend with a look at local news headlines on Friday, July 2.

The filing period for local elections has begun in Orange County — who officially began their candidacy today? UNC researchers are testing a new COVID-19 vaccine as university leadership announces new public health guidelines for the fall. Plus: North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signs an executive order on NIL and UNC finishes fourth in the Director’s Cup.