Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News: Andrew Brown Updates, CH Robberies and High School Rankings

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell delivers the latest community and state headlines on Tuesday, April 27. The Chapel Hill-Carrboro NAACP President shares her emotions as more details emerge around the police shooting of Andrew Brown Jr. in Elizabeth City. The CDC offers new guidance on wearing masks outdoors. And several high schools in our community place highly on the U.S. News & World Report’s latest list of top schools.

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On Air Today: Rebecca Tippett of Carolina Demography

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

With the first batch of 2020 U.S. Census data released, Carolina Demography Director Rebecca Tippett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss what we’ve learned. Where does North Carolina’s population stand compared to projections and what does its new U.S. House seat mean?

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Chatham County Roundup: Victor Hensley of the Chatham News + Record

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2021 | Chatham County Roundup, Chatham County Roundup

Victor Hensley, the sports editor for the Chatham News + Record, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell for this week’s Chatham County Roundup! He shares updates on a busy period for spring sports, made even busier with some sports having their schedules altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hensley also shares updates on how the coronavirus indirectly led to players becoming academically ineligible and a story about the community rallying behind a local high school football player in need.

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Hillsborough: Pride Flags, Revaluation and North Carolina Weather

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver speaks with 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell about some news around the community. She shares updates from the town’s Board of Commissioners work session, including its first purchase of Pride flags. Plus: how the town is working to reorganize some planning and budget efforts amid a long-time employee retiring and updates on the reservoir expansion project.

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Woods Charter, East Chapel Hill High Recognized in Top 10 NC High Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 27, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education, State

The Woods Charter School in Chatham County earned a top-5 spot in a new ranking of North Carolina...

The 5:00 News: Apple’s New Campus, UNC’s Climate Plan and Census Data

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 26, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares the latest headlines from around our community and North Carolina to start your week on Monday, April 26. Chapel Hill Police continue searching for two people in connection to several armed robberies from the weekend. Apple announces it will create a $1 billion campus in the Research Triangle Park. Plus: how UNC’s updated Climate Action Plan compares to its 2009 plan and how Chatham County is hoping to address water infrastructure issues in Pittsboro.

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

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 26, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Managing Editor of the News of Orange County newspaper Dale Edwards joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell. He shares updates on the paper’s recent coverage of a private prom celebration for Cedar Ridge High School students, the Orange County Department of Aging and a profile of a long-time reader.

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Chapel Hill Police Arrest 1 in Connection to Armed Robberies

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 26, 2021 | Crime, Safety

UPDATE: This article is updated after originally being published on April 24. The Chapel Hill...

The 5:00 News: Sexual Assault Treatment, Dog Adoptions and a New UNC Ranking

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell helps wrap up your week with some of the top stories of Friday, April 23. A program at UNC Hospitals shares treatment options and support for sexual violence survivors. Orange County Animal Services runs a special to try and decrease its animal population. Plus: UNC earns a top-5 ranking in a new college list and several athletics programs with title hopes are in action.

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Stroman on Sports: Transfer Portal Madness

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 23, 2021 | Stroman On Sports

Deborah Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and focuses her weekly check-in on college basketball. The transfer portal has led to already significant change this offseason for the UNC men’s basketball program. Stroman also shares thoughts on players transferring solely to play for certain coaches and on the state of the Syracuse women’s basketball program, which saw 12 players recently leave.

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