Construction surge

Mitchell is navigating a boom in building projects

  • MNJ photo/Sarah Quintas. The new middle school in Ledger is currently under construction. With more than $100 million in construction projects underway in Mitchell County, the county inspections office is busy. While some construction projects may contract with engineers to approve work, most inspections fall to the county to complete.
Building is booming in Mitchell County. A quick drive through the area easily highlights the rapid developments in construction. From the expansion of the Blue Ridge Boutique Hotel to the new…

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