Dove shooting damages broadband fiber lines in Appomattox and other counties

PALMYRA, Va. — Firefly Fiber Broadband, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Virginia Electric Cooperative (CVEC), suffered damage to its infrastructure during opening day of the 2024 Dove Hunting Season on Sept. 2. The costly damage resulted in internet and phone outages across Appomattox, Buckingham and Cumberland counties.

In the days leading up to hunting season, Firefly advocated to protect their fiber lines from this unlawful destruction by educating the public on the dangers of shooting at electric and communication lines. Firing at power lines is a federal offense and can cause costly damage to electric and fiber infrastructure.

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