McDowell County announces a new partnership with Skyrunner Internet to expand broadband availability to cover approximately 90% of the county.

Four broadband providers will receive $19 million for six years to improve connectivity and speed for 68,000 N.C. households and businesses.

Mars Hill has been awarded a BizConnect Broadband Pilot Grant of $13,435 for fiber-optic infrastructure at Advanced Superabrasives, creating 15 jobs.