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Wishful mapping
Connected Nation unveils its map of broadband access in North Carolina, but will it help the state secure stimulus dollars?
By Fiona Morgan | 15 Jul 2009

North Carolina has been among the more progressive states when it comes to tackling the problem of Internet access, though efforts to address the problem in Raleigh have been hampered by a lack of national strategy in Washington.
By Fiona Morgan | 3 Dec 2008

"Whenever we have a discussion around here about what's important, the public service journalism—specifically watchdog reporting—always comes out on top," says Executive Editor John Drescher.
By Fiona Morgan | 1 Oct 2008

Under a new law, funding has dried up—and the cable industry opposes an attempt to save it
By Fiona Morgan | 8 May 2008

Kevin Martin
Soft-spoken and politically moderate (despite his Bush ties), the Federal Communications Commission Chairman from North Carolina is a rising star in Washington.
By Fiona Morgan | 15 Aug 2007

What happens when telecom companies write state legislation? Check your wallet.
By Fiona Morgan | 11 Jul 2007

Changing channels
What does a state cable franchise mean for TV watchers?
By Fiona Morgan | 24 Jan 2007

With media consolidation back on the FCC's agenda, more than 400 people attend an unofficial commission hearing in Asheville.
By Fiona Morgan | 12 Jul 2006

We want our #&% TV!
Lobbyists are capitalizing on consumer passion to push through a complex telecom bill that's full of bad ideas
By Fiona Morgan | 7 Jun 2006

Chairman Kevin Martin needs to make sure the FCC's payola investigation has teeth
By Fiona Morgan | 5 Apr 2006

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