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Washington, d.c. – The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced Wednesday the 90 local government entities, representing 12 Appalachian states, selected to participate in READY Local Governments.
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - A partnership between federal and state entities will support high-speed internet deployment to rural West Virginia communities, according to an announcement made Wednesday.
W. Metts Engineering Co., Inc. is receiving $268,000 to promote the expansion of high-speed internet in the community of Norway in South Carolina and the community of Blowing Rock in Virginia. W. Metts Engineering Co. Inc. will use funding to provide technical assistance for two existing Metts Eng Clients. This project will serve Distressed Energy Communities and Persistent Poverty Communities in South Carolina and Virginia.
The USDA is funding four projects in South Carolina to bring high-speed internet, modern infrastructure, and economic growth to rural communities.
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