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February 17, 2026

rural broadband

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From air force to executive suite, Doug Davis leads Spectrum in NC

September 13, 2025 Dan Reeves

CHARLOTTE — Forbes published its seventh annual list of Best-In-State Employers for 2025 — and Spectrum has been recognized as a leading employer in North Carolina. “This award not only speaks to the way the […]

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Rural North Carolina schools using COVID-19 funds for tech

August 31, 2021 Bryan Anderson, Associated Press

RALEIGH — When the COVID-19 pandemic hit their rural community, Weldon City Schools raced to give its pupils the tools they needed to quickly transition to virtual learning. The district set up internet hotspots for […]

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Broadband, education atop Cooper’s $5.7B virus aid proposals

May 20, 2021 Gary D Robertson Associated Press

RALEIGH — Broadband, K-12 and higher education, local infrastructure and targeted businesses would be among the greatest beneficiaries in Gov. Roy Cooper’s proposals unveiled Wednesday on how to spend $5.7 billion in federal COVID-19 aid […]

Attorney General Josh Stein
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Dish Network settlement money may go to expand broadband access

December 17, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Students and citizens in rural areas may see a broadband access boost from a settlement agreement related to illegal telemarketing calls announced on Dec. 7. In a press release, North Carolina Attorney General […]

Phil Berger, Roy Cooper, Tim Moore
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Legislative leaders, Gov. Cooper reach deal on rural broadband funding

December 10, 2020 North State Journal Staff

RALEIGH – Legislative leaders and Gov. Roy Cooper reached a deal to ensure the GREAT rural broadband program receives $30 million as promised in a joint statement announced Thursday. In September, the legislature passed, and […]

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Lawmakers respond to Cooper administration pulling rural broadband funds

December 10, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Lawmakers in the N.C. Senate are pushing back after receiving an explanation by the Cooper administration as to why the governor redirected COVID-19 relief funds earmarked for rural broadband projects. A Nov. 21 […]

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USDA announces $2M broadband investment for rural N. Carolina

September 16, 2020 Emily Roberson

WEST END — The Trump Administration announced last week that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing more than $2 million to provide broadband service in unserved and underserved rural areas in North […]

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