Brighton McConnell, Author at Chapelboro.com

Mebane, Orange County Warn of Lake Michael Dam Potential Failure Amid Heavy Rain

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 7, 2025 | Local Government, Safety, Weather

UPDATE: During a press conference on Monday afternoon, Orange County Emergency Services Director...

Dozens of Water Rescues, Evacuations Reported in Orange County After Flash Flooding

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 6, 2025 | Safety, Traffic, Weather

Heavy rains fell on Orange County and the region on Sunday, causing flash flooding and leading to both evacuations and road closures.

Hillsborough Police Investigate Gunfire, Injury From A Fourth of July Party

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 5, 2025 | Crime, Safety

One man suffered a gunshot wound to the leg during a Fourth of July celebration in Hillsborough in the early morning hours of Saturday, with the police investigation extending into the day.

Crash and Vehicle Fire Briefly Close E. Franklin Street in Chapel Hill; 2 Injured

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 4, 2025 | Fire, Safety, Traffic

A crash in a residential area of East Franklin Street briefly closed the road and led to a vehicle fire, according to the Town of Chapel Hill.

Efforts Helping Hillsborough’s Fairview Community Lose Federal Funding in GOP’s Bill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 4, 2025 | Health, National, UNC

UNC’s Food Fitness Opportunity Research Collaborative shared how cuts to SNAP grants will affect its work to engage the Fairview neighborhood.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Arrests Second Man in Connection to Break-In, Theft

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 3, 2025 | Crime, Safety

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced charges against two Rougemont men on Monday following an investigation into a residential break-in.

Residents of Chapel Hill’s Elliott Woods Apartments Share Concerns of Displacement, Conditions as A Sale Looms

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 3, 2025 | Housing, Nonprofit

The Elliott Woods Apartments and Chase Park Apartments complexes in Chapel Hill are set to be sold. Tenants are worried about their futures amid poor current conditions.