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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Ready to Roll – Remotely
Buses provide Wi-Fi across county, state Newsroom@DominionPost.com Fifteen buses from Mon Schools are parked in locations across the county, bringing Wi-Fi to students where service is typically spotty. […]
Commission asks for public’s patience
Monongalia County is in the red. COVID-19 numbers continue to climb. Schools have gone online and sports, outside of WVU, have been sidelined. People are frustrated. In […]
Schools equip buses with Wi-Fi technology
Even before the pandemic, the idea of digital connectivity on the western end of Monongalia County was a lot like that quote from the old “Forrest Gump” […]
Capito Visits Preston County
Concerns shared about rural internet service KINGWOOD — U.S. Senator Shelly Moore Capito, R-W.Va., stopped Friday at the Preston County Inn. The Senator was on her way […]
Schools, businesses working to expand Preston County broadband
KINGWOOD — Both educators and business leaders are working to improve Prestonians’ access to affordable high-speed Internet. “We’re working on writing a grant to the state,” to […]
Wotring concerned about access to technology
KINGWOOD — As Preston County Schools adjust to the new normal of remote learning, they are trying to find ways to reach every student. Last year, Preston […]