Discussions between officials in York County and Tepper Sports & Entertainment remain ongoing despite TSE's recent decision to halt construction on the Panthers' massive Rock Hill campus.

• But at least one York County official has other concerns as the work stoppage drags on — namely, the construction industry's labor shortages, noted William "Bump" Roddey, a District 4 county councilman. 

The big picture: The hundreds of workers who had been on the Panthers project likely are seeking work elsewhere now, Roddey said.

• Resuming work on the site, he added, could prove difficult if the labor isn't available right away.
• This could further drag out the project's timeline.

"If they find something elsewhere, how difficult would it be to get them back onsite?" Roddey said. "How readily available will they be if this work stoppage lasts four months?"

• What's more, Roddey said, ongoing global supply-chain complications could make getting materials like lumber more difficult.

We spoke a few days ago when he was just arriving at the Panthers' construction site. Workers were still trickling out; rented heavy equipment sat idle nearby.

Why it matters: When announcing plans with the Panthers for a taxpayer-supported $800 million team headquarters, South Carolina, Rock Hill and York County leaders eagerly touted the economic boost and jobs the project would provide for the area.

• The delays postpone the community benefit they'd anticipated.

The bottom line: "My concern would be the economic benefit that could possibly be lost or delayed even further," Roddey said. "This is supposed to open for Panthers to have training camp in 2023, next year. That line is in jeopardy along with the work stoppage."

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Mecklenburg County leaders are pushing for recycling improvements to help fight climate change, reports WFAE's David Boraks.

• The county is spending $10 million this year on new equipment that will allow it to accept more kinds of recyclables, county solid waste director Jeff Smithberger told Boraks.
• They're also working on improving public education on recycling practices.

The big picture: This includes teaching residents what's recyclable and not. Often, even if materials have a recycling symbol on their label, they're not recyclable here in Mecklenburg County.

• For instance: Shredded paper, plastic takeout food containers and scrap metal are all not recyclable.
• ICYMI: Axios Charlotte had a story a few months ago on why it matters that so many of us are bad at recycling.

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