Source: WRDW-TV/WAGT-TV
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BAMBERG, S.C (WRDW/WAGT) – On Wednesday, leaders in South Carolina announced a life-changing grant to bring broadband internet to one of our rural counties.
In August, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced nearly $700 million in grants and loans to connect thousands of people in rural areas to high-speed internet.
It’s due to the ReConnect Program, which is part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Both Bamberg County and Orangeburg County are getting $12 million each.
The $24 million high-speed internet investment will bring affordable and reliable internet access to people who live in both counties.
Leaders involved in the project say these funds will be a great help for schools in the area.
“I had citizens come up to me today and say, ‘Hey we don’t have internet at all – we have no broadband. And they’re in the service area and they can’t get it from anyone, from any other service providers. So, this is going to be life-changing for several,” said Bamberg County Administrator Joey Preston.
U.S. Rep. James Clyburn of South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District was joined by other officials in making the announcement.
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