Orangeburg gets $9 million dollar grant to expand, create broadband access

Orangeburg, SC (WOLO) — Tuesday morning the US Department of Agriculture Commissioner,  Sonny Perdue announced a more than nine million dollar grant to create or expand broadband access to rural areas in Orangeburg County.

South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner,  Hugh Weathers says high-speed internet in rural areas helps farmers connect to new markets and promote their businesses.