Rural broadband expansion – as more work, learn and play at home Gene Marrano April 17, 2020 1 minute read The recent surge of people sent home to work, learn or play online with social distancing restrictions due to the Coronavirus may also expose where shortcomings in the nation’s broadband network must be addressed. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Drumstick Dash registration opens early to raise Rescue Mission fundsNext: With more of us at home, more are adopting pets Related Stories Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0 Roanoke College and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0
