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 National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026