Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News: Hubert Davis’ Introduction, NC Vaccine Eligibility and Long Haul COVID

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 6, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on the latest local news on Tuesday, April 6, including highlights from Hubert Davis’ introductory press conference as the Carolina men’s basketball head coach. Plus: the suspect in UNC’s Campus Y vandalism is charged, North Carolina prepares to open its vaccine eligibility to everyone over 16 years old and the local governments revisit the Green Tract project.

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Chatham County Roundup: County Commissioner Karen Howard

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

Chatham County Commissioner Karen Howard joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details on the county government opening some facilities back to the public and the advancement of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. Plus: Chatham County prepares for its Founding Day celebration on Saturday!

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Hillsborough: Protecting Transgender Rights and Street Lights

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 6, 2021 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast

Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to talk about several topics the community is talking about, including vaccine eligibility and UNC men’s basketball’s new head coach. Plus, she shares her thoughts on some recent proposed legislature in the state General Assembly and updates on some street lighting changes.

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The 5:00 News: Hubert Davis is UNC Men’s Basketball’s New Head Coach

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

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest news stories and headlines from around the community on Monday, April 5, including breaking news as UNC taps Hubert Davis to lead its men’s basketball program.

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On Air Today: Dr. John Baratta

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 5, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Dr. John Baratta, the director of UNC’s COVID Recovery Clinic, joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss how some COVID-19 survivors experience “long haul,” persisting symptoms. He shares how his clinic is helping treat these, as well as how the project came to be.

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Speaking of Schools: Superintendent Nyah Hamlett of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 5, 2021 | Speaking of Schools

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Superintendent Nyah Hamlett joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on the first day elementary school students begin a Plan A in-person learning model. She shares details on successes and challenges determined so far, as well as details on their role in the FAFSA Challenge and this week’s school board meeting.

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On Air Today: Art Chansky Instant Reactions to Hubert Davis’ Hire

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 5, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

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On Air Today: Lucky to be Local

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Apr 5, 2021 | On Air Today (PM), Sponsored

Anna Griffin and Nicki Harris join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to share details about the ongoing Lucky to be Local promotion and its major prize pack!