Displaying items by tag: broadband internet
Lumber River Council of Governments, member counties' broadband demand study response deadline extended to Sept. 17
PEMBROKE — The Lumber River Council of Governments in conjunction with its members Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland counties, and the municipalities therein have been working on a broadband (internet access) demand study aimed at improving broadband availability within the five-county region.
Richmond County announces campaign to promote broadband speed tests and survey
ROCKINGHAM — High-speed broadband internet access is critical to the growth of the local economy in both community and business development.
Lumber River Council of Governments, counties conduct broadband demand study
PEMBROKE — The Lumber River Council of Governments in conjunction with its members Bladen, Hoke, Richmond, Robeson and Scotland counties, and the municipalities therein, are conducting a study aimed at improving broadband availability within the five-county region.
Broadband funding will capture lawmakers’ attention this session
RALEIGH — When the General Assembly reconvenes next week, broadband promises to be a hot topic.
Legislative leaders, governor announce deal on rural broadband funding
RALEIGH — Leaders in the General Assembly and governor say they have reached a deal to ensure $30 million for the GREAT rural broadband program.
OP-ED: Rural broadband a great grant issue
On Sept. 3, a bipartisan supermajority in the North Carolina General Assembly appropriated $30 million for rural broadband to help rural areas impacted by the pandemic.
