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As U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign continues, the carrier revealed the Top 100 schools leading the pack and what those new votes mean for participating schools. To date 15,728 total votes have been cast so far with nearly 13,500 just this week in the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. “It’s great  to see so many local schools already rallying support, but it’s still early and rankings can change quickly,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “With four weeks left, there’s plenty of time for communities to pull together to help their local schools make it to the top. We’re committed to enhancing the learning experience for students, and hope you vote for your favorite school.” The top 18 schools that receive the most votes will win a share of $1 million to spend any way they see fit. The school that garners the most votes will receive $150,000, and the next 1

As U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign continues, the carrier revealed the Top 100 schools leading the pack and what those new votes mean for participating schools. To date 15,728 total votes have been cast so far with nearly 13,500 just this week in the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. “It’s great  to see so many local schools already rallying support, but it’s still early and rankings can change quickly,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “With four weeks left, there’s plenty of time for communities to pull together to help their local schools make it to the top. We’re committed to enhancing the learning experience for students, and hope you vote for your favorite school.” The top 18 schools that receive the most votes will win a share of $1 million to spend any way they see fit. The school that garners the most votes will receive $150,000, and the ne

U.S. Cellular , the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Washington County Division of Emergency Services will hold a free event for National Preparedness Month on Sat., Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the U.S. Cellular store located at 17163 Cole Road in Hagerstown. At the event, U.S. Cellular will host an array of activities for children, parents, and local residents. This event is designed to be both fun and educational allowing people to come and meet business leaders, local heroes, and visit with friends and neighbors. Safety event attendees will: Learn about child safety and pick up a free DNA kit Speak with fire and sheriff department personnel Tour police cruisers, ambulances and fire trucks Learn how to dial 911 on a cellphone “U.S. Cellular is pleased to host this safety event, which is just one of the ways we provide the best customer experience,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “In times when dis

Store is Larger to Accommodate Growth, Better Serve Customers Whether you prefer to call and text or you are a technology enthusiast who wants all the bells and whistles of a power-packed smartphone, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) encourages customers to visit its relocated location in Wilkesboro at 1809 U.S. Highway 421 opening on Friday, September 28 at 10 a.m. Along with better accessibility, at the 1,600 sq.-foot store, customers can speak with an associate about the many benefits of being a U.S. Cellular customer, such as new devices faster without resigning contracts and the only points-based reward program in wireless. “At U.S. Cellular, we treat our customers like neighbors not numbers, and our stores are designed with them in mind,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We are committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives, and our associates are always eager to help.” The location provides

Store to Double in Size to Accommodate Growth, Better Serve Customers Whether you prefer to call and text or you are a technology enthusiast who wants all the bells and whistles of a power-packed smartphone, U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) encourages customers to visit its relocated location in Summersville at 1032 Wal Street opening on Friday, September 28. Along with better accessibility, at the 3,000-sq.-foot store, customers can speak with an associate about the many benefits of being a U.S. Cellular customer, such as new devices faster without resigning contracts and the only points-based reward program in wireless. “At U.S. Cellular we treat our customers like neighbors not numbers and our stores are designed with them in mind,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We are committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives, and our associates are always eager to help.” The location provides a c

Wireless carrier releases first list of top 100 leaders in $1 million contest In just three days of voting in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign, more than 250 schools have jumped into the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. Today, the carrier released the first list of the 100 schools leading the pack, and the race looks like it’s going to be a good one. U.S. Cellular’s commitment to education is just one of the ways it goes above and beyond other wireless carriers. Five schools in the Mid-Atlantic region placed on the Top 100 list this week: The Fuqua School, Farmville, Va., #27 Buckhannon Upshur High School, Buckhannon, W.Va., #39 St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Morgantown, W.Va., #50 Gladeville Elementary School, Galax, Va., #63  Spiller Elementary in Wytheville, Va., #86 The full Top 100 school list for this week can be seen at uscellular.com/callingallcommunities .

Free app helps customers seamlessly find and use Wi-Fi hotspots to help manage data usage With millions of Wi-Fi hotspots available across the country it is becoming easier for smartphone and tablet users to stream a baseball game or download important documents while maximizing their data usage. U.S. Cellular is simplifying the process even more with the launch of Wi-Fi Now, a free app that allows users to easily connect to Wi-Fi hotspots wherever they are. Customers can use fast Wi-Fi Internet connections on their smartphones and tablets in their home, hotels or favorite coffee shops and not worry about using their data plan allotment. Some large events and venues have added Wi-Fi networks to encourage users to be interactive and connected. Wi-Fi Now detects and automatically connects customers to the Wi-Fi hotspot, making a seamless transition from the cellular network to Wi-Fi. “Wi-Fi Now complements our high-speed nationwide network and allows customers to easily get the data th

V oting begins in fourth year of program to help schools Voting begins this Friday, September 14, in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign. Returning for its fourth year, U.S. Cellular is giving communities the opportunity to help improve the education of students at 18 schools by challenging them to rally community support for the chance to win a share of $1 million. The school that garners the most community votes will win $150,000 and the next 17 schools with the most votes will receive $50,000. Potential voters can visit their local U.S. Cellular store beginning Sept.14 to pick up their voting code to vote for their favorite school. “Calling All Communities gives schools the opportunity to earn the funding they need to invest in the areas most critical to their students’ learning experiences,” said Carter S. Elenz, executive vice president of sales and customer service for U.S. Cellular. “We are active members of our customers’ communities and we b

                                                             Free Clothing Boutique Helps Chesterfield Residents with Back-to-School, Other Needs Mercy Mall fulfills unique need in community to empower, lift spirits of those down on their luck CHESTERFIELD, Va. (Sept. 7, 2012) — A new charity, called Mercy Mall, has opened in the area to serve the needs of Chesterfield families and beyond. Mercy Mall is located at Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, units 136 and 121, at 3830 N. Bailey Bridge Rd. in Midlothian, just behind the Wawa Gas Station on the corner of Bailey Bridge Road and Hull Street. This hidden gem provides shoppers with a unique experience. The boutique is open every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Patrons may visit during store hours or make an appointment by sending an email to bncmercymall@gmail.com or call (870) 688-1535. Shoppers will be asked to fill out a registration card. During their visit, volunteers help them l