Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News: A Deadly Month, the Undocumented Community and Irene Briggaman

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2021 | The 5:00 News

97.9 The Hill’s News Director Brighton McConnell catches you up on all the local news from the weekend on Monday, February 1. Some of North Carolina’s coronavirus trends are improving, but January marked a new record in deaths. The undocumented immigrant community at UNC sees hope from President Joe Biden’s early actions. And the founder of a popular fundraiser for local food banks passes away.

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Local Government Meeting Schedule: February 2021

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2021 | Local Government

This series of posts will be made monthly on Chapelboro to help inform our community when local...

Chapel Hill ‘Community Treasure,’ RSVVP Founder Irene Briggaman Dies

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2021 | Obituaries

Editor’s Note: An original version of the article incorrectly listed Briggaman’s age as 83 years old. The story has since been updated. Irene Briggaman, who spent decades partnering with local businesses to fundraise...

Car Crash at Estes Drive, East Franklin Street Delays Chapel Hill Morning Traffic

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Feb 1, 2021 | Safety, Traffic

A car crash Monday morning at a popular Chapel Hill intersection led to some traffic delays. Local...

Road Rage Incident Leads to Shots Fired; Chapel Hill Police Investigating

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 30, 2021 | Crime, Traffic

The Chapel Hill Police are seeking the public’s help in finding a motorist or footage of an...

Stroman on Sports: Domestic Violence and Mental Health in Football

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 29, 2021 | Stroman On Sports

Dr. Deb Stroman joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some disturbing news about a domestic violence arrest of an NFL player. Plus: Deb previews some events her Center of Sport Business and Analytics is putting on ahead of the Super Bowl.

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The 5:00 News: A New UNC Cluster and a New Racial Equity Commission

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

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares updates from around Orange and Chatham Counties for Friday, January 29. UNC reports its first cluster of positive COVID-19 cases in a dorm this spring, while the Board of Trustees receive updates on testing. Carrboro launches a new Racial Equity Commission. And a pair of former Tar Heel football players aim to improve their NFL draft stock by playing in this weekend’s Senior Bowl.

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Carrboro: The General Assembly, Greensboro Street and Black History Month

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

Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss several pieces of news from around town. She shares updates from the latest Town Council meeting, the ongoing construction of a roundabout and the town’s plans to celebrate Black History Month.