Welcome to Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership and airing on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com!

This month enjoy a conversation with Laura Beckum, Program Specialist for Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) North Carolina.

December is a time of year when more people are traveling and attending holiday celebrations, and a time of year to be mindful of excessive drinking while celebrating.

Listen to the full conversation between 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell and Laura Beckum as they discuss messages that could be sent to young people about drinking during the holidays, how to have a conversation with young people ahead of time, and tips for celebrating safely.


Bridging the Gap, presented by Orange Partnership, showcases a new conversation on the first Friday of each month airing on 97.9 The Hill, with the full series posted on Chapelboro. Meet local partners working together to close the communication gap between parents and their children and help all young people in our community live healthy and productive lives through awareness, compassion, consideration and positive action!