Carroll county jail

County commissioners are discussing the idea of putting solar panels in the field to the left of the Carroll County House of Corrections (the jail). (DAYMOND STEER PHOTO)

OSSIPEE — The Carroll County Board of Commissioners are exploring the idea of using solar panels to help power the jail.

The commissioners met with Solar Exploratory Committee Chair Wharton Sinkler on Monday to discuss the project.

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