The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development awarded a grant of $1,204,502 for broadband in Giles County. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"Reliable internet access provides a gateway to new opportunities for the economy, education, and innumerable other areas. USDA Rural Development's award of more than $1.2 million for broadband in Giles County will help meet this vital need and support internet service in the region."