RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) - On Monday, Gov. Josh Stein announced the state is making a $50 million investment in western North Carolina for their Broadband Recovery Program.

According to the governor's office, the state will provide grants to help internet service providers rebuild and repair broadband infrastructure destroyed by Hurricane Helene. The state wants internet service providers with infrastructure projects in the 39 Hurricane Helene disaster-designated counties to apply for funding.

“We are working hard to rebuild western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, and that includes making sure folks have access to high-speed internet services,” Stein said in a statement. “With these investments, western North Carolinians can stay connected and more easily get back on their feet – whet

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