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Va. to receive $6.22M to expand broadband
Federal funding comes from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Virginia is receiving $6.22 million in “Internet for All” federal grants funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced Thursday.
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New Kent, Cox announce $34M internet expansion
Rollout to expand internet access to full county
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New Kent County and Cox Communications Inc. have announced a $34 million public-private partnership to bring internet access via a fiber-optic network to all county residents and businesses. Work on the
Lumos plans Hampton Roads fiber internet expansion
$83M investment to serve 85,000 residents, businesses
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Lumos announced last week an $83 million ultra-high-speed fiber internet expansion that is expected to extend 100-gigabyte capacity over 760 miles in Hampton Roads, affecting as many as 85,000 residents
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Bill Buchanan named CEO of BARC Electric Co-op
Scheduled to start May 9
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Millboro-based BARC Electric Cooperative has named Bill Buchanan as CEO, replacing Michael Keyser, who left the cooperative in December 2021. Buchanan will take over as CEO effective May 9. Chief
Va. invests $722M in broadband expansion
Governor says state will have nearly universal coverage by 2024
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Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam this week announced a state investment of $722 million in grants toward expanding high-speed internet service in 70 localities across the commonwealth. The governor says the
Youngkin promises biz-friendly climate for Va.
Governor-elect, Va. Chamber agree: talent, lower taxes keys to growth
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Talent, taxes and regulations, broadband access and energy are the top concerns for Virginia businesses, according to survey results gathered for the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Blueprint Virginia 2030, an
Roanoke biz to create 30 jobs in Scott County
VFP Inc. will spend $7.2M to expand the ability to produce larger shelters
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Roanoke-based VFP Inc. will invest $7.2 million to expand in Scott County, creating 30 jobs, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Monday. The expansion will allow VFP to produce larger concrete shelters.
Major companies pledge $1.5M for broadband expansion
Dominion Energy, Meta, Primis Bank and Cameron Foundation collectively pledge funding
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Dominion Energy Inc., Meta Platforms Inc. — formerly Facebook — Glen Allen-based Primis Bank and Petersburg-based The Cameron Foundation have collectively pledged more than $1.5 million to expand broadband access
Va. on track to achieve universal broadband by 2024
Northam says $2B in public, private funds going toward effort
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The state government expects to achieve universal broadband access in Virginia by 2024, Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday, with more than $2 billion in public and private-sector funding going toward
Facebook bringing broadband to Grayson County
Social media giant partnering with Appalachian Power, Gigabeam
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Facebook, Appalachian Power and Gigabeam Networks are partnering to bring faster internet to Grayson County residents, the social media giant announced Thursday. The trio of companies will bring fiber-to-the-home and