As State Hands Out Millions for Broadband Expansion, Surry Waits

As state hands out millions for broadband expansion, Surry waits

In late April, the state announced that another large chunk of money was being allotted to connect 19,000 homes and businesses to broadband as part of the Completing Access to Broadband (CAB) program. The funding package totaled more than $68…

Surry supervisors adopt $62 million budget

Surry County supervisors voted 3-1 on May 8 to adopt a $62.1 million budget for fiscal 2025-26, which will begin July 1. The total reflects an 11.5% decrease from the $70.2 million budget for the current year. The majority of that decrease is tied to the county’s capital improvements plan for one-time expenses, which dropped by $13 million, or 91.7%, from the $14.2 million budgeted last year. Last year’s capital improvements plan included $10 mi…