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U.S. CELLULAR ANNOUNCES NEW 4G LTE SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE IN LEXINGTON AND NATURAL BRIDGE STATION

  LEXINGTON, Va. – U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced that Lexington residents now have new access to 4G LTE services. In 2015 the company is adding more than 600 4G LTE cell sites across the country, and expanding existing 4G LTE service in 10 states. By the end of the year, 98 percent of U.S. Cellular customers will have access to 4G LTE speeds. In addition to Lexington this latest U.S. Cellular network expansion brings additional 4G LTE service to areas in:   Buffalo Forge, Denmark, Kerrs Creek, Mechanicsvlle, Timber Ridge and Buffalo Bend also have access; and in Natural Bridge Station, Fancy Hill, Gilmore Mills, Greenlee and Piney Grove.   In other states: California, Maryland, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oregon, West Virginia and Washington.     “We are a wireless carrier with national coverage that keeps our customers connected in the places where life happens, even where you least expect

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SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS HELP LEAF PEEPERS MAKE THE MOST OF A VIRGINIA VISIT

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According to the 2015 Farmers’ Almanac, Virginia’s fall foliage colors will peak Oct. 12-28 inland and Oct. 19-Nov. 4 in the coastal areas.   Planning a relaxing getaway to enjoy the fall season can be done at the touch of a button with today’s mobile devices, and sites like http://dof.virginia.gov/fall/index.htm offer some great ideas for scenic byways and some of the state’s most majestic forests. Whatever the reason people travel or wherever they go, studies show that mobile devices are becoming a prominent travel resource. In fact, according to a recent U.S. Cellular Better Moments Survey, 68 percent of smartphone owners used their smartphones to assist them while traveling. Free apps available on smartphones can help save travelers time and money while booking trips and arranging itineraries.    Every autumn travelers journey to Virginia from all over the world to experience the crisp air, comfortable temperatures and fall foliage.   Affectionately called “lea

DOES DENTAL CARE HAVE AN AGE LIMIT?

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    :DentalPlans, An Alternative to Dental Insurance, Filling Healthcare Gap for Seniors PLANTATION, Fl. (Sept. 15, 2015) — Unfortunately for a lot of seniors in America, traditional Medicare does not cover dental services, and any type of dental coverage under Medicare would require supplemental coverage or a Medicare Advantage Plan. A 2015 report by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research reported that 23 percent of seniors, or almost one quarter of the senior population 65 and older, have not been to the dentist in the last five years . And half of all seniors 65+ haven't seen a dentist within the past year. As a result, people are seeking other solutions to meet their needs.   One such alternative is a dental savings plan or discount dental plan , which is an alternative to traditional dental insurance. “Seniors represent a significant part of our customer base,” states Bill Chase, vice president of marketing for :DentalPlans. “