Virginia

State News

  • Communities in Southwestern Virginia will get connected, thanks to broadband stimulus funds, reports BusinessWeek.com. Click here to read the full article.
  • The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reported that this federal stimulus funding will stretch broadband through eight Virginia counties. Click here to read the full article.
  • Congressman Rick Boucher announced that the NTIA is providing a federal grant for $22.7 million to Bristol Virginia Utilities for an expansion of its broadband network. The project aims to supply thousands of homes and businesses with high-speed internet access. It is also predicted that 295 jobs will be created as a result. Click here to read the SWVA Today’s full story.