Brightspeed was everywhere in Johnston County, North Carolina in 2025! 🎉 From Downtown Clayton, NC ’s Downtown Live to teaming up with Smithfield Parks and Recreation and supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Johnston County, we loved showing up for the moments that bring this community together. One highlight—partnering with Johnston Community College to launch a new fiber optics training course—giving students hands-on skills, opening doors to new careers, and powering local job growth. Here’s

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