Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

The 5:00 News: Missing Person, UNC COVID-19 Testing and the Ackland Art Museum

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

97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares the latest updates from around the Orange County community on Thursday, January 28. UNC’s Board of Trustees hold its first meeting of the new year and discuss the ongoing COVID-19 testing efforts. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools have a snow day for students. And the Ackland Art Museum reopens its doors with a powerful exhibit honoring Breonna Taylor.

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Chapel Hill: Climate Action Plan, Transit to Vaccination Sites and Financial Plans

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

Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss some of the items from Wednesday’s town council meeting. She shares an update on how the town’s Climate Action Plan is coming together, as well as on Chapel Hill Transit providing rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites and the town’s financial forecast for the next year.

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On Air Today: The Rivalry Challenge

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 28, 2021 | On Air Today (PM)

Evan Kolin and Jared McMasters, the sports editors for the Duke Chronicle and the Daily Tar Heel, join 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the third annual Rivalry Challenge to fundraise for both student newspapers ahead of the UNC-Duke men’s basketball showdown.

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Giorgios Group Announces New Restaurant in Chapel Hill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 28, 2021 | Business

A popular restaurant group in the Chapel Hill and Durham community has announced its latest...

CHCCS Cancels Classes, Chatham and Orange Counties Move to Remote Due to Winter Weather

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 27, 2021 | Pre-K - 12 Education, Weather

Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools students are getting a snow day on Thursday, according to school...

The 5:00 News: Silent Sam Charges, Leveling COVID-19 Trends and East Rosemary Street Development

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

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On Air Today: Angela Stuesse of UndocuCarolina

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

Angela Stuesse of UndocuCarolina joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to provide perspective on the local reaction President Joe Biden’s early actions on immigration. Plus: what other steps could the administration take in the future to protect the undocumented community?

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Orange County: Vaccine Doses and Long-Term Recovery Plan

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

Orange County Commissioner Renee Price joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell to discuss the latest news from around the county. How has Orange County responded to a shortage in vaccine first-shot doses compared to a high demand? And what plans are the local government crafting to prepare for life after the pandemic?