Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

UNC Health, Duke Introduce Walk-Up Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccines

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 30, 2021 | COVID-19, Health, State

As North Carolina continues aiming to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates, two of the largest...

Speaking of Schools: Superintendent Monique Felder of Orange County Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Orange County Schools Superintendent Dr. Monique Felder joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring updates from around the school district. She shares how the transition to Plan A has gone, as well as where graduation and fall plans currently stand. Plus: what can parents expect from Orange County Schools’ Summer Program?

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The 5:00 News: CH Missing Person, Revaluation Deadline and Dame’s

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

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell reports on several stories from around the Orange County community on Thursday, April 29. Chapel Hill Police are searching for a woman reported missing since Tuesday. Northside residents in Chapel Hill are concerned about their property revaluations ahead of the informal appeals deadline. Plus: UNC women’s tennis cleans up conference awards and a popular restaurant opens a new location on Franklin Street!

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Chapel Hill: Health Guidelines, Property Taxes and Composting

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger calls in to speak with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about what’s happening around the community. She shares how the new executive order regarding masks and capacity limits will affect the local government. Plus, Hemminger shares updates on a new local composting effort, a busy schedule for the town council and an upcoming groundbreaking.

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Orange County Elected Officials React to Beasley’s U.S. Senate Campaign Launch

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2021 | Election, Local Government

Several elected officials in the Orange County community recently voiced their support of Cheri...

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles Opens in Chapel Hill with Limited Menu

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 29, 2021 | Business

Dame’s Chicken & Waffles planned for years to bring the popular Durham-based restaurant...

The 5:00 News: Mask Changes, Scholarship Winners and Funding Cuts

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

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares updates from around the community on Wednesday, April 28. Governor Roy Cooper announces a new executive order that will change mask requirements when outdoors. The Orange County Rape Crisis Center is facing several, significant budget cuts. Plus: which local students earned Morehead-Cain scholarships and what did we learn from the first batch of data from the 2020 Census?

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Orange County: Revaluation, School Funding and the Mask Mandate

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

Chair of the Orange County Commissioners Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to bring some updates from the county government. She shares her initial reactions to Governor Roy Cooper’s latest executive order, as well as updates from a joint meeting with school boards Tuesday night. Plus: with the informal appeals deadline approaching, Price shares some resources for county residents to use.