Press Releases Western N.C. Downtowns Awarded $272,000 in Grants for Wi-Fi Wednesday, September 14, 2016 The Appalachian Regional Commission is awarding $272,000 to 10 western North Carolina communities that plan to offer free Wi-Fi in their downtowns. Gov. McCrory Releases State Broadband Plan Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Gov. Pat McCrory releases the State Broadband Plan to expand affordable high-speed internet access for students and businesses across North Carolina. McDowell County Moves to Expand, Improve Broadband Infrastructure Thursday, April 28, 2016 McDowell County announces a new partnership with Skyrunner Internet to expand broadband availability to cover approximately 90% of the county. 68,000-Plus New Connections as Providers Use Connect America Funds in N.C. Friday, August 28, 2015 Four broadband providers will receive $19 million for six years to improve connectivity and speed for 68,000 N.C. households and businesses. Town of Mars Hill Awarded BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant Friday, May 22, 2015 Mars Hill has been awarded a BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant of $13,435 for fiber-optic infrastructure at Advanced Superabrasives, creating 15 jobs. Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 2
Western N.C. Downtowns Awarded $272,000 in Grants for Wi-Fi Wednesday, September 14, 2016 The Appalachian Regional Commission is awarding $272,000 to 10 western North Carolina communities that plan to offer free Wi-Fi in their downtowns.
Gov. McCrory Releases State Broadband Plan Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Gov. Pat McCrory releases the State Broadband Plan to expand affordable high-speed internet access for students and businesses across North Carolina.
McDowell County Moves to Expand, Improve Broadband Infrastructure Thursday, April 28, 2016 McDowell County announces a new partnership with Skyrunner Internet to expand broadband availability to cover approximately 90% of the county.
68,000-Plus New Connections as Providers Use Connect America Funds in N.C. Friday, August 28, 2015 Four broadband providers will receive $19 million for six years to improve connectivity and speed for 68,000 N.C. households and businesses.
Town of Mars Hill Awarded BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant Friday, May 22, 2015 Mars Hill has been awarded a BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant of $13,435 for fiber-optic infrastructure at Advanced Superabrasives, creating 15 jobs.
