Construction of an apartment-style housing complex for teachers has been completed in McDowell County. Construction on the $8 million Renaissance Village housing project started a year ago in Welch. The public-private group Reconnecting McDowell and the city of Welch say the apartments are ready for renters. The housing project is the centerpiece of a decade-long effort to revitalize the county’s schools and economy and is an effort to attract and retain teachers. The partnership also has worked to improve student performance in the county, including through a mentoring program.