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State awards Pulaski County millions as part of larger effort to bring broadband to rural VirginiansHundreds of thousands of Virginians lack access to high-speed internet— there are gaps in just about every county in the Commonwealth. There are also dozens of projects underway to get people connected, including one in Pulaski County.
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A new report by the Appalachian Regional Commission reveals that the Appalachian region as a whole made economic improvements in recent years.
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The Appalachian Regional Commission will be awarding is making available $73.5 million to projects that include multi-state cooperation. “We should be working together to lift up our region,” said Gayle Manchin the federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, which oversees the funding.
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Appalachian Power filed a proposal last week with the state Virginia State Corporation Commission to add fiber cables on their utility poles in Bland and Montgomery Counties. It’s part of a regional project to bring high-speed broadband to people in southwest Virginia.
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Governor Ralph Northam proposed a historic investment in the state’s continued efforts to get Virginians connected to broadband Friday.Virginia is set to…
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Floyd, Virginia has long been known for its arts scene, particularly live music. But residents, businesses, and visitors also know the rural mountain town…
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Last year, a government-owned broadband network in Bristol Virginia was plagued in scandal -- as executives jacked up internet prices on customers who had…
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Yesterday, Governor McAuliffe opened his annual Summit on Rural Prosperity. The event brings business leaders, delegates and state officials together for…
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Virginia and localities are trying to get a handle on how widespread--or not--broadband access is in the state. A new survey website from The Center for…