Brighton McConnell
The 4:00 News: Hillsborough Fire, Examining Pittsboro’s South Village Vote, Baseball Schedule
During an abbreviated “News On The Hill” on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell shares local news headlines.
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Read MoreHillsborough: Fourth Amendment Rights, Urban Service Boundary and Holiday Service
Hillsborough Mayor Bell joins 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Tuesday, Nov. 25 to detail news around town.
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Penalties Unravel UNC Football’s Comeback vs. Duke and Bowl Hopes — The Carolina Football Hour (Nov. 24, 2025)
Despite a spirited second-half comeback, UNC football couldn’t hold on vs. Duke. 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Michael Koh discuss.
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Read MoreOn Air Today: Eliazar Posada-Orozco on the Community’s Response to ICE Operations
In the wake of last week’s federal immigration enforcement operation, Eliazar Posada-Orozco joins 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell on Monday, Nov. 24 to share his own experience.
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Read MoreImpressions of UNC and ACC Women’s Basketball 5 Games In — Stroman On Sports (Nov. 21, 2025)
Deborah Stroman speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, Nov. 21. With the UNC women’s basketball team coming off of two convincing wins following their first loss of the season to No. 3 UCLA, Stroman shares her impressions of the Tar Heels — including which players have stood out and which she believes need to step up.
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Alfredo’s Pizza Villa Opens After Move at Chapel Hill’s University Place
Alfredo’s Pizza Villa completed its move across the University Place parking lot and officially opened to customers in its new space on Thursday night.
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Lifelong Tar Heel Dr. Cristy Page Selected as Next CEO of UNC Health
The University of North Carolina is turning to a familiar face to lead its health care system and...
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Chatham County Returns Fifth Positive Rabies Case of 2025 in Skunk
The Chatham County Sheriff’s Animal Resource Center alerted the community to the latest positive rabies case: a skunk near Silk Hope.
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