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COVID funds to fix NC’s rural internet ā€˜dead zones’ likely won’t be used

By Liora Engel-Smith Update: On Dec. 10, lawmakers announced that $30 million toward GREAT would come from the general fund. The state will use the CARES Act funds for other qualifying expenses. When Karen Hammett wants to use her internet connection for a doctor’s appointment, a meeting or to check her blood test results, she […]