by Delegates Joey Garcia and John Williams As we hope for a renewed sense of normalcy in the Spring of Year 2 A.C. (After Covid), the enduring […]
Tag: broadband
County broadband effort draws interest from across the country
MORGANTOWN — Monongalia County Commission on Wednesday opened technical proposals from 10 firms looking to help design a comprehensive broadband plan for the county. Thompson & Litton, […]
House sends charter schools bill to governor; Senate approves extending program to drug test TANF recipients
MORGANTOWN – The House of Delegates opened Wednesday’s floor session with a somewhat contentious debate on a failure to debate. After that, things settled down, the the […]
Bills clear first committee hurdles
MORGANTOWN – Legislative committee meetings got underway Thursday morning at the state Capitol and the House and Senate Judiciary committees made short work of a couple measures. […]
Commission seeks plan for comprehensive county-wide broadband
MORGANTOWN — The goal is pretty straightforward — adequate broadband access for every resident of Monongalia County. Now, how do you make it happen? That question will […]
The push to get Mon County connected to broadband is on
The push is on for Monongalia County to lead West Virginia’s charge toward broadband connectivity. Now, Commission President Ed Hawkins said, the state needs to lend a […]
Comcast to start an overage fee
Beginning Jan. 1, Comcast will be rolling out a new data plan that will charge for overage that 95% of its Xfinity customers nationwide never reach. To […]
PCEDA director applies for new broadband grant
Surveys available for area residents’ feedback on speed KINGWOOD — A USDA Community Connect Broadband (CCB) Grant could bring Internet service to several areas of Preston County. […]
AG Morrisey, Tractor Supply announce WiFi service at stores
MORGANTOWN — Attorney General Patrick Morrisey teamed with Tractor Supply Co. Thursday to announce a free WiFi initiative at Tractor Supply stores across the state. Tractor Supply […]
Gov. Justice announces broadband expansion
Initiative totals nearly $1 billion, funded from three sources MORGANTOWN — Gov. Jim Justice and some Republican state legislators gathered on the Capitol steps Wednesday afternoon to […]