69th Annual Meeting of Members
FOCUS Broadband marked its 69th Annual Meeting of Members in October by highlighting ongoing network investments and the cooperative’s commitment to serving its members and communities. Durin...
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A Big Thank You to Our Customers
We had a great time celebrating our customers during Customer Appreciation Week! The week kicked off with our Customer Appreciation drive-through event on Saturday, October 10th at our Shallotte he...
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Celebrating The Extra Mile
During Customer Service Week, we took time to recognize the people across our company who help make excellent customer service possible every day.From our customer care representatives and tech sup...
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October 1, 2026
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FOCUS Broadband Celebrates National Co-op Month with Customer Appreciation Week
SHALLOTTE, N.C. – FOCUS Broadband is celebrating National Co-op Month by thanking its customers with a week of giveaways and a drive-through Customer Appreciation Day event.The celebration be...
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Celebrating National Co-op Month
October is National Co-op Month, a time to celebrate the cooperative difference and the role co-ops play in the communities they serve. For us, being a cooperative has always meant being part of th...
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Roger A. Cox Memorial Scholarship Award
Reese Ratcliffe has been named the 2026 recipient of the Roger A. Cox Memorial Scholarship at Brunswick Community College (BCC). Reese is pursuing an Associate in Arts degree in Health Technology a...
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Meet the People Behind Your Connection - Cole Smith
What if you could see all of the internet lines buried beneath the ground around you? Cole Smith can. As a GIS Foreman at FOCUS Broadband, Cole helps create and maintain digital maps showing where ...
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Cybersecurity Starts with You
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month and a great time to take a closer look at how to protect yourself online. Scammers are constantly finding new ways to get your attention, but a few simple h...
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Back to School Drive Supports Local Students
FOCUS Broadband employees supported Communities in Schools' (CIS) Back-to-School Drive by collecting school supplies for local students. Donations included notebooks, folders, pencils, crayons...
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2026 Smart Connections Grants Support Local Educators
Through our Smart Connections grant program, FOCUS Broadband is helping 23 local educators bring new classroom ideas to life. The grants give teachers extra resources to create exciting and engagin...
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YOU'RE INVITED - Customer Appreciation Day 2026
We're serving up our appreciation for your support drive-thru style!As a special thank you to our loyal customers, FOCUS Broadband will host a Drive-Thru Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, Octo...
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Supporting United Way of the Cape Fear's Day of Action
This June, FOCUS Broadband employees supported the United Way of the Cape Fear Area's Day of Action by donating items for Birthday Kits and Basic Essentials Kits.The annual initiative helps Brunswi...
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Community Impact in Action: Christian Recovery Centers Inc
With support from FOCUS Broadband’s Community Connections grant program, Christian Recovery Centers, Inc. (CRCI) is continuing its efforts to help individuals overcome substance use...
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Moving to Eastern North Carolina? Here’s What to Consider When Choosing an Internet Provider
As you plan your move to eastern North Carolina, choosing the right internet provider is an important step in making sure your new home has the connectivity you need for work, school, entertainment...
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Community Impact in Action: 86 Hunger Now
With support from FOCUS Broadband’s Community Connections grant program, 86 Hunger Now is expanding its outreach efforts across Brunswick County. The nonprofit delivers meals and nonperi...
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FOCUS Broadband Awards $40,000 in Community Connections Grants to Local Nonprofit Organizations
SHALLOTTE, N.C. — FOCUS Broadband is investing $40,000 in the communities it serves through Community Connections grants awarded to 25 local nonprofit organizations. The funding will support ...
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A Tribute to Local Patriots in Brunswick County
As part of America 250 celebrations, communities across our service area are honoring the people, places and stories that shaped our nation. One such effort is led by The Brunswick Town Chapter of ...
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Two Local Students Awarded Competitive National Scholarships Through Foundation for Rural Service
SHALLOTTE, N.C., — Two local students have earned national scholarship recognition through the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS), the philanthropic arm of NTCA–The Rural Broadband...
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Celebrating the Landmarks and Moments That Shaped a Nation – Right in Our Own Communities
As the United States of America approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we find ourselves reflecting on the remarkable stories woven into the ground bene...
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FOCUS Broadband Helps Turn Educational Goals into Reality with 2026 Scholarships
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband has announced its 2026 scholarship recipients, awarding ten graduating high school students with a $2,000 scholarship to support their continued education. Sel...
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Community Impact in Action: STEM Innovation at Town Creek Elementary
A FOCUS Broadband Smart Connections Grant is helping students at Town Creek Elementary explore innovation in a hands-on way through the addition of a 3D printer and colorful filament materials. The...
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FOCUS Broadband Employees Make Annual Contribution to United Way of the Cape Fear Area
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband recently presented United Way of the Cape Fear Area with a $14,439 contribution made possible through the generosity of its employees and Board of Directors. R...
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Spreading Holiday Cheer!
Our FOCUS Broadband team was filled with holiday spirit this past December! We hosted Toys for Tots, collecting lots of toys with the help of our customers, held a company-wide giving campaign to s...
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FOCUS Broadband Named Best Internet Provider in the 2025 Best of Columbus People’s Choice Awards
Whiteville, NC – FOCUS Broadband has been named “Best Internet Provider” in the News Reporter’s 2025 Best of Columbus People’s Choice Awards, earning the top spot for ...
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Supporting Connectivity Needs for Local Veterans
FOCUS Broadband was proud to present the Veterans Memorial Park of America, Inc. with a $6,300 Connect grant to help bring Wi-Fi services to the new Veterans Community Outreach Center in Whiteville...
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Applications Now Open for FOCUS Broadband's 2026 Community Connections and Smart Connections Grant Programs
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband is proud to once again support the work of local nonprofits and educators through its 2026 Community Connections and Smart Connections Grant programs. This yea...
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FOCUS Broadband Awards Connect Grant to Veterans Memorial Park of America, Inc.
Whiteville, NC – FOCUS Broadband has awarded Veterans Memorial Park of America, Inc, a $6,300 Connect Grant to help bring enhanced Wi-Fi to the new Veterans Community Outreach Center in White...
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The Suds of Love Truck Receives Community Connections Grant
A FOCUS Broadband Community Connection Grant is helping The Suds of Love Truck provide local residents access to washers and dryers. The mobile outreach program also distributes care packages stock...
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FOCUS Broadband to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Day Event
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband will host its 2025 Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, October 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the company’s headquarters, located at 640 Whitevil...
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FOCUS Broadband Awards 2025 Education Grants to Support Innovative Classroom Projects
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband continues its long-standing investment in local communities by announcing the recipients of its 2025 Smart Connections Grant Program. This year, more than 20 e...
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Chowan County Student Awarded Scholarship through the Foundation for Rural Service's National Scholarship Program
Chowan County, NC –Jamaurie Perry, a senior at John A Holmes High School, has been awarded a competitive $1,000 scholarship from the Foundation for Rural Service (FRS). FRS is a national orga...
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FOCUS Broadband Supports Community Initiatives Through 2025 Community Connections Grant Awards
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband has announced the recipients of its 2025 Community Connections grants, awarding a total of $40,000 to 19 nonprofit organizations across Brunswick, Columbus, Ro...
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Grant Funds Brunswick Search and Rescue Training
FOCUS Broadband is proud to support Brunswick Search and Rescue (BSAR) through a Community Connections Grant that will help expand and enhance BSAR’s life-saving capabilities through speciali...
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FOCUS Broadband Awards 2025 Scholarships to High School Seniors
Shallotte, NC – Continuing its tradition of supporting local high school seniors in their academic pursuits, FOCUS Broadband has announced the recipients of its 2025 scholarships. Ten ou...
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FOCUS Broadband Celebrates 70 Years of Serving Rural North Carolina
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband proudly marks 70 years of delivering essential communication services to rural communities in eastern North Carolina. Incorporated on February 14, 1955, as Atl...
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FOCUS Broadband Employees Make Annual Donation to United Way of the Cape Fear Area
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband announced that its Board of Directors and employees recently presented the United Way of the Cape Fear Area with a $14,868 donation to help fund community prog...
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FOCUS Broadband Voted Best Internet Provider in News Reporter’s 2024 Best of Columbus People’s Choice Awards for Fourth Year
Whiteville, NC – FOCUS Broadband has been recognized as providing the best Internet Service in the News Reporter’s 2024 Best of Columbus People’s Choice Awards, where residents ca...
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FOCUS Broadband to Celebrate Customer Appreciation Day
Shallotte, NC – As a thank you for the loyalty and support of their members, and in celebration of National Co-op Month, FOCUS Broadband will be hosting a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturda...
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FOCUS Broadband Awards $40,000 in Smart Connections Grant Funds
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband recently awarded $40,000 in grant funds to 18 educators to support programs that expand educational opportunities for students in Brunswick, Columbus and Robes...
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Roger A. Cox Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Elena Pagnin
Brunswick County, NC - FOCUS Broadband is pleased to announce that Elena Marie Pagnin has been selected as the recipient of this year’s Roger A. Cox Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, awa...
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Local Students Awarded National Scholarship through Foundation for Rural Service
Shallotte, NC – Two local students living in the FOCUS Broadband service area were recently awarded scholarships through the Foundation for Rural Services (FRS), an organization which support...
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FOCUS Broadband Awards 2024 Community Connection Grants
Shallotte, NC - FOCUS Broadband recently awarded Community Connections grant funds totaling $40,000 to 18 local non-profit organizations across Brunswick, Columbus, Robeson, Bladen, and Pender coun...
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Town of Marietta Receives Smart Rural Community Designation
Marietta, NC – FOCUS Broadband recently designated the Town of Marietta as a Smart Rural Community. Marietta received this recognition because of the work FOCUS Broadband has done to ins...
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FOCUS Broadband Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors
Shallotte, NC – Continuing its tradition of supporting local high school seniors in their academic pursuits, FOCUS Broadband has announced the recipients of its 2024 scholarships. Ten outstan...
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FOCUS Broadband Holds Customer Appreciation Day
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband held a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, at the company headquarters in Shallotte. The family-friendly event was attended by hundreds ...
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FOCUS Broadband to Hold Customer Appreciation Day
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband will be holding a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, November 4th, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the company headquarters located at 640 Whiteville...
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