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Today’s edition · Wed., Nov. 4

Panthers reshuffle the defense and Charlotte's watering limits end

Plus, Charlotte Water ends mandatory watering limits and a free course targets the transit-tax building boom.

The Daily Huntersville team2 stories22 sources6 min read

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The Panthers fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero and are retooling the defense before Denver

The Panthers' defense ranks near the bottom of the NFL

27.6
points allowed per game, 28th in the NFL
140.7
rushing yards allowed per game, 30th
45.8%
third-down rate allowed, 27th

Source: Charlotte Observer

If you follow the Panthers, the defense has a new voice this week. Carolina fired defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero after a primetime loss to Green Bay. The Panthers fell 27-19 on Thursday night. Defensive line coach Todd Wash is now the interim coordinator and will call the defense's plays. He ran Jacksonville's defense from 2016 to 2020, and the team also parted ways with passing game coordinator Jonathan Cooley.

Players aren't saying much about scheme. Nick Scott said general manager Dan Morgan gave him a call with the news, and Coach Dave Canales said "we're built to be a 3-4 team."

  • Run game: AC Carter also coaches the defensive line
  • Secondary: Renaldo Hill still oversees the defensive backs
  • Record: 3-4 after the Green Bay loss
  • Evero's four seasons: 29th, 32nd, 15th, 27th in points allowed

Carolina had 10 days between the Green Bay loss and its next game, and the banged-up Panthers will hope to get some players back before they host Denver.

The Panthers' staff changes run from Friday to a Nov. 8 home game against Denver

  1. Oct. 30Panthers fire Evero and Cooley and name Wash interim coordinator.
  2. Nov. 2Panthers hire DeAngelo Hall as cornerbacks coach.
  3. Nov. 3Panthers move on from assistant linebackers coach Mayur Chaudhari.
  4. Nov. 8Panthers will host the Denver Broncos in Charlotte.

Sources: Charlotte Observer, WBTV, WSOC TV

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Business

Charlotte is launching a free course to prepare small businesses for transit-tax construction jobs

If you own a small business and want a piece of the region's next building boom, Charlotte has a free course coming. The city is launching Skilled to Build to teach companies how to compete for big contracts, and the first cohort starts in 2027. Applications for that group open early next year, and owners who want training sooner can sign up through an online form from .

$19.4 billionestimated over several decades from the 1% sales tax

Mecklenburg County voters approved the 1% sales tax last year to support road and transit work. It took effect July 1.

Sources: K104.7, Charlotte Observer

  • Format: six courses, all taught in person
  • Each course: a two-hour core session plus a one-hour bonus session
  • Focus: business skills like capital and legal hurdles, not trade skills
  • Course designer: Growmetix, hired by the city

Why now? A city report found demand will exceed local labor capacity by 2030. If market conditions persist, local businesses could build only about half of the projects when demand peaks around 2040. Program manager Alban Burney said, "When small businesses are successful, Charlotte's economy is successful."

Charlotte expects construction demand to outrun local labor by 2030

  1. July 2026The 1% sales tax for road and transit work took effect.
  2. 2027The first Skilled to Build cohort will launch.
  3. 2030Demand will exceed local labor capacity, a city report found.
  4. 2040Construction demand is expected to peak around this time.

Sources: K104.7, Charlotte Observer

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Water

Charlotte Water moved to a Stage 1 "Low Inflow Protocol" on Nov. 2, so mandatory watering limits ended after nearly six months. The Catawba-Wateree River Basin improved from Stage 2 to Stage 1 after recent rainfall boosted reservoir levels and stream flows. Mooresville lifted its mandatory restrictions too. Charlotte Water still encourages customers to water no more than twice a week. Charlotte ObserverWSOC TVMooresville TribuneWFAE

Charlotte Water's voluntary watering schedule gives odd and even addresses different days

WhoSuggested daysHours
Odd-numbered addressesTue., Sat.6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Even-numbered addressesWed., Sun.6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Pool top-offsThu., Sun.6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Source: WSOC TV

Football

Hough, the unbeaten Huskies from Cornelius (10-0), finished the regular season No. 1 in NC Football News' composite rankings, a spot they held from preseason on, with Providence Day at No. 2. Hough enters the NCHSAA playoffs Friday as a No. 1 seed, defending its 8A title. NC Football News

Data centers

Mooresville approved a 12-month moratorium Monday night on new data center development proposals. The pause gives the town time to review its zoning standards. WSOC TV

Sheetz

Sheetz plans a third Lake Norman location on 2.7 acres at 996 Perth Road in Mooresville, and its rezoning request also seeks more vehicle access from N.C. 150 (River Highway). The Mooresville Planning Board holds a public hearing at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Mooresville Town Hall, 413 N. Main St. The Board of Commissioners has final say. K104.7Charlotte Observer

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Around North Carolina

Bonds

Charlotte voters approved three bond measures, according to unofficial returns late Tuesday. The $425 million package had about two-thirds of the vote with 140 of 169 precincts reporting, including $280 million for transportation. With interest, the city said the transportation bond would cost $437 million to repay. Voters rejected bond packages in Cabarrus and Union counties. Charlotte ObserverWBTV

Iredell

Iredell County elected one new commissioner, and Harmony gets two new council members. In all, 76,046 of 151,233 registered voters cast ballots. Statesville Record

Uptown

Hornets Sports & Entertainment, Lincoln Property Company and Vision Ventures announced a joint venture to acquire , the former EpiCentre, at 210 E. Trade St. The property sits on about 3.17 acres, and no purchase price has been reported. The group said it wants to revitalize the complex. WSOC TVWCCB CharlotteQueen City News

The former EpiCentre property covers 302,324 square feet

Floor area of Queen City Quarter, beside places you know

Queen City Quarter302,324 sq. ft.Uptown Charlotte
A football field57,600 sq. ft.end zones included
A Walmart Supercenterabout 180,000 sq. ft.

5 football fields would fit inside Queen City Quarter

Source: WSOC TV

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Floor area
Queen City Quarter302,324 sq. ft. (Uptown Charlotte)
A football field57,600 sq. ft. (end zones included)
A Walmart Supercenterabout 180,000 sq. ft.

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“It’s not bad enough that we build build build & run them out of their natural habitats, but now we’re allowing hunts on the one place they should be safe. This is inhumane, disgusting behavior & we the people need to put a stop to it.”

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The Wrap

Holiday shopping season has a head start in Mooresville. The Working Fingers Craft Show hits its 50th year on Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Charles Mack Citizen Center, and it's free to get in. It runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Handmade gifts, checked off early. Nicely done, you.

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Panthers reshuffle the defense and Charlotte's watering limits end

Plus, Charlotte Water ends mandatory watering limits and a free course targets the transit-tax building boom.

The TLDR

  1. Panthers fire Ejiro Evero; Todd Wash is interim coordinator
  2. Charlotte's free Skilled to Build course targets small businesses
  3. Charlotte Water ends mandatory watering limits
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