Brighton McConnell
News Director and Host at WCHL-AM (Chapel Hill, NC)
News Director for @WCHLChapelboro. Alum of @UNCHussman. One half of @RatedPPodcast! 🎙️ (He/Him)
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chapelboro.com | Brighton McConnell
As Hillsborough continues to grow and plan for the future, the local government is asking for feedback on where people prefer to park their vehicles downtown and near some of its attractions. The town launched a new parking study at the start of April as the latest step in its staff’s efforts to develop a long-term parking management strategy to consider alongside planning initiatives and projects.
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chapelboro.com | Brighton McConnell
Written by TIA GOLDENBERG and SAM MEDNICKTEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel approved plans Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel’s operations in Gaza and likely bring fierce international opposition.
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chapelboro.com | Brighton McConnell
https://chapelboroaudio.s3.amazonaws.com/2025/05%20-%20May/02/CRC%2025th%20Anniversary_WRAP.mp3As people gathered at the United Church of Chapel Hill on Tuesday afternoon, cheers, waves and hugs often met each person who walked into the space. The atmosphere felt like a family reunion, with people from across the local criminal justice system turning up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Community Resource Court in Orange County and 20th anniversary of its work in Chatham County.
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chapelboro.com | Brighton McConnell
A downtown Pittsboro business is preparing for an important milestone while juggling a financial reorganization. Havoc Brewing Company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 25, according to a report by the Triangle Business Journal, amid the challenges of rising interest rates on their federal small business loan and strains on the supply chain.
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chapelboro.com | Brighton McConnell
On April 29, 2024, hundreds of UNC community members and protesters sat on the Chapel Hill campus’ Polk Place, entering their 72nd consecutive hour on the quad in protest of Israel’s military action in Gaza and the university’s administration’s unwillingness to take a stand as well. One day later, the scenes were much more charged — as demonstrators criticized UNC leaders and police for arresting people over violations of its public space policy and for cleaning out the area.
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Fascinating change of heart...it hits differently after visiting the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum in Greenville, SC for the first time last year and learning more about SJJ as a person. Highly recommended for any baseball fans out there! https://t.co/9yRh8G2ZyA
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RT @RellDMC: Convinced the Hornets could go 0-82 and still not get the No. 1 pick.
A big example of how changes at the federal level affect folks locally: with the threats of less federal funding, the local govs. are likely to either cut ff-supported programs or raise residents' taxes to keep them. My latest on what tax rates are being considered this year ⬇️
Uncertainty around property values and cuts to federal funding were common themes as the Orange County government, Town of Chapel Hill, and Town of Carrboro each shared their recommendations for the upcoming fiscal years. https://t.co/VzKV971wAW