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09/26/2025

On September 26th, 1969, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘉𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘩 aired for the first time, and TV viewers heard the soon-to-be-famous opening lyrics: “Here’s the story of a lovely lady, who was bringing up three very lovely girls…” The series was panned by critics, and during its entire network run, it never reached the top 10 of the Nielsen ratings.

09/25/2025

The idea that all Americans should have reliable access to communications has been a U.S. objective for over a century. Learn how the Universal Service Fund helps rural consumers get and stay connected to . https://bit.ly/465ddgc

09/24/2025

If you’re of a certain age, you’ll recall that dial-up service involved using a phone line to connect your computer to the web. At any given time, you had to choose between being on a call and accessing the internet, since you couldn’t do both simultaneously. Even as broadband and wireless internet became the predominant types, some Americans — especially in rural or remote areas — continued to use dial-up service. It’s estimated that about 175,000 U.S. households still do today.

09/22/2025

If your TV picture turns snowy or blurry around September 22nd, the date of this year’s fall equinox, it’s probably from a solar outage. This is a natural phenomenon which occurs when the receiving antenna on Earth, the satellite, and the sun are in direct alignment. Fortunately, a solar outage lasts only about 15 minutes — just enough time to fix yourself a snack before resuming TV viewing.

09/16/2025

Enjoy DIRECTV Steaming with Piedmont Communications Internet

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08/31/2025

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08/18/2025

🚜 Ready to tackle that backyard project? 🚜 Don’t forget to dial 811 first! It’s the safest way to avoid damaging underground utilities. Learn more at nc811.org/811-day

08/07/2025

⚠️ Safety first! ⚠️ Before any digging project, big or small, make sure to call 811. It’s the law and it’s free! Learn more at nc811.org/811-day

08/05/2025

🏡 DIY enthusiasts, this one’s for you! 🏡 Before you pick up that shovel, pick up the phone and call 811. It’s easy and free! Visit nc811.org/811-day for all the details.

08/01/2025

Supporting our local athletes is what community is all about! We’re proud to be part of the Dragon Nutrition program!

Thank you to Molly Michael and Andrew Byrd with Piedmont Communications for their donations to our Dragon Nutrition program today!