Internet
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Get to know North Carolina’s viral animal stars
The internet can’t get enough of cute animals. Check out these furry celebrities from North Carolina who have become fixtures online,
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Tips to avoid scams during the holiday season
Scammers are kicking their operations into high gear for the holidays and consumers in North Carolina and across the country should be on high alert.
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‘This should not be a partisan issue’: The political tug-of-war over rural NC broadband internet gaps
State and federal leaders say they’re making progress extending access into NC broadband internet gaps—mostly because of Biden infrastructure funding—but the Republican closure of an affordable broadband program for lower-income people threatens to dampen progress.
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Unless Congress acts, 900,000 North Carolinians could lose access to affordable internet
Despite bipartisan support, Republican leaders in Congress have blocked additional funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which will run out of money on May 1. Without it, most families in the program will lose a vital utility.
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Three years later, here’s how Biden’s American Rescue Plan has impacted North Carolina
The American Rescue Plan turns three today. Here’s how President Biden’s first signature accomplishment not only invested billions of dollars into North Carolina’s economy, but also made a difference in the lives of millions of people. Three years ago, on March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law.…
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Biden visits Raleigh, announces $82 million for high-speed internet in NC
President Joe Biden on Thursday visited Raleigh to announce an $82 million dollar investment in high-speed internet, which will help expand the critical technology to an additional 16,000 households in North Carolina through funding provided by the American Rescue Plan. This latest investment in high speed internet brings the administration’s total funding for high speed…
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This federal program is saving North Carolinians money on their internet–here’s how to sign up
About 863,000 households in North Carolina have enrolled in President Biden’s Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides discounts on internet bills.
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North Carolina Gets $1.5 Billion for High-Speed Internet Expansion From Biden’s Infrastructure Law
This funding’s aim is to help connect the estimated 8.5 million families and small businesses nationwide that still haven’t been able to access the full capabilities of modern technology.
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What North Carolina Has Gotten Out Of Biden’s Infrastructure Law (So Far)
In North Carolina, 158 infrastructure projects have been announced so far, and more are in the works. Here’s a look at the work that’s being done in the Tar Heel State and how it helps North Carolinians.
