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County refocuses on broadband - The True Citizen

Commissioner Evans Martin reported during the Development Authority of Burke County (DABC) meeting Tuesday, November 28, that with the implementation of the new trash program, the BOC can refocus on broadband. County Manager Merv Waldrop said the county is working on a project with Planters Telephone Co-op.. The first phase includes a loop around the county and Waldrop projected completion […]

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