It’s Election Day and 97.9 The Hill’s Brighton McConnell shares what the news team and community are monitoring on Tuesday, November 2. The Chapel Hill mayoral race is expected to come to an end, finishing one of the more contested recent elections, as well as crowded races in Carrboro too. Plus: Hillsborough discusses enforcement for its non-discrimination ordinances, UNC wrestling has a strong start to its season and the CDC advances the likelihood of COVID-19 vaccines for younger children.

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