Through the Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program 25 million dollars is heading to Southwest Virginia for expanding broadband internet access. U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced the funding from the Department of Agriculture was awarded to Scott County Telephone Cooperative.The funding will be used to expand broadband to more than 17,000 residents, 1,018 businesses, 37 farms and 49 educational facilities in Norton, Wise County and Lee County, according to the senators.