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 Delta Dental of Virginia awards $825,000 in grants to bolster Virginia’s safety net clinics Web Staff April 20, 2026 “Brady” hails new gun violence prevention laws in Virginia Gene Marrano April 20, 2026 Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026
