Nearly $4M Coming to Edmonson County For Expanded High-Speed Internet

Edmonson Co. Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey receives a ceremonial check from Gov. Beshear and a staff member.

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Edmonson County is the beneficiary of state funding allocated for expanded high-speed internet that will be matched by local communication company South Central Rural Telecommunications, or SCRTC.

According to Edmonson County Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey, SCRTC was allocated $1.9M as a result in Kentucky's  Hi-Speed Internet initiative. Governor Andy Beshear's office invited Lindsey to Pikeville, KY on Friday, October 18th for the check presentation, which was held on the final day of the SOAR Summitt (Shaping Our Appalachian Region). 

Edmonson County is the westernmost county in the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The funding will allow SCRTC to expand their projected service, and is expected to secure fiber optic internet for an additional 809 homes in Edmonson County, according to Judge Lindsey. 

Lindsey also said that SCRTC has agreed to match the amount given by the Governor, which will result in Edmonson County receiving $3.8 million in total funding for fiber optic internet expansion.

"We want to thank the Governor and our State Legislators for their generosity and support of our continued growth,  infrastructure development, and opportunities to better serve the people of Edmonson County," Lindsey said. "This award of over a $1.9 million investment in high-speed internet initiatives demonstrates a commitment to improving the infrastructure and the future of our community. We also want to thank SCRTC for matching the funds allocated by the Governor's initiative. This allows even more people in Edmonson County the opportunity to have fiber optic internet access."