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Tideland EMC updates commissioners on RiverStreet (formerly Tri-County) broadband work; board to invite RiverStreet rep
Summary
Paul Spruill of Tideland EMC told the Washington County Board that Tri-County is now RiverStreet Networks and that RiverStreet operates eastern and western fiber loops and uses fixed wireless; Spruill offered to arrange for RiverStreet’s Greg Coltrain to brief the Board in November.
Paul Spruill, president of Tideland EMC, updated the Washington County Board of Commissioners on Oct. 7 about progress on broadband in the region. Spruill said Tri-County is now operating as RiverStreet Networks and is building eastern and western fiber loops; the provider uses fixed base wireless to extend coverage.
Commissioner Phelps asked why Washington County did not have a representative on Tideland’s board; Spruill said no one from the county had applied and explained that a resident can petition for a seat by gathering 50 signatures. Chair Tracey A. Johnson asked Spruill to connect the Board with Greg Coltrain of RiverStreet; Spruill offered to arrange Coltrain’s attendance at the Board’s November meeting so commissioners could hear more about broadband options.
Why it matters: Broadband infrastructure is a recurring county priority for economic development and service access. A briefing from RiverStreet could clarify fiber coverage, fixed wireless options and potential next steps for county coordination.
What’s next: Spruill said he would arrange contact with RiverStreet, and commissioners requested Coltrain attend the Nov. 2019 meeting for further discussion.
