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U.S. Cellular Provides Tech Tips for Storm Prep, Tracking, Communication, Recovery MID-ATLANTIC (Jan. 22, 2016) – As Winter Storm Jonas approaches, U.S. Cellular engineers have already begun prepping cellphone tower networks across the Mid-Atlantic, fueling generators and lining up recovery resources so that they are ready to use if needed.  U.S. Cellular’s group of “on call” heroes are closely monitoring conditions and ready to respond when needed.  In addition, there are many things that residents can do to monitor conditions using their smartphones.   Mobile devices have changed the way we prepare for, endure and recover from severe winter weather. According to a recent U.S. Cellular survey 1 , 94 percent of smartphone users check the weather forecast regularly from their mobile devices.  Smartphones and tablets are valuable tools for tracking and preparing for pending storms, learning about school cancellations, checking road conditions, and dealing with a s

Pictured here are last year's winners of the BHM Art Contest.                                   Winners Determined by Local Community Votes MORGANTOWN, W.Va.   (Jan. 18, 2016) –To help celebrate Martin Luther King Day, U.S. Cellular and the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club is kicking off the 8th annual Black History Month Art Contest, which honors the many contributions of African-Americans and encourages young people to learn more about these current and historic influencers.   Boys & Girls Club members are encouraged to research and learn more about African-American role models and their important contributions to society. They are then invited to create and submit an original 8.5 x 11 portrait representing the figure of their choice using any art medium from any point in history, including present day. "We look forward to seeing the great art projects from the Boys & Girls Club members.   The level of creativity and talent is

   Winners Determined by Local Community Votes MARTINSVILLE, Va.   (Jan. 20, 2016) –To help celebrate Martin Luther King Day earlier this week, U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge will hold a Black History Month Art Contest to honor the many contributions of African-Americans and encourage young people to learn more about these current and historic influencers.   During the month of January, Boys & Girls Club members are encouraged to research and learn more about African-American role models and their important contributions to society. They are then invited to create and submit an original 8.5 x 11 portrait representing the figure of their choice using any art medium from any point in history, including present day. "We look forward to seeing the wealth of artistic submissions in the Martinsville area,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “U.S. Cellular’s commitment to educa

Pictured here Mayor David Bowers speaks to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia and presents last year's winners. Winners Determined by Local Community Votes ROANOKE/CHRISTIANSBURG, Va.   (Jan. 18, 2016) –To help celebrate Martin Luther King Day, U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Clubs in Southwest Virginia are kicking off the 9 h annual Black History Month Art Contest, which honors the many contributions of African-Americans and encourages young people to learn more about these current and historic influencers.   Boys & Girls Club members are encouraged to research and learn more about African-American role models and their important contributions to society. They are then invited to create and submit an original 8.5 x 11 portrait representing the figure of their choice using any art medium from any point in history, including present day. "Once again, we are looking forward to seeing the great art projects from t

Pictured here is Last Year’s First Place Winning Portrait drawn by from Heritage High School, who won a $500 gift card for a portrait of Malcolm X. Winners Determined by Local Community Votes LYNCHBURG, Va.   (Jan. 18, 2016) –To help celebrate Martin Luther King Day, U.S. Cellular and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lynchburg is kicking off the 3 rd annual Black History Month Art Contest, which honors the many contributions of African-Americans and encourages young people to learn more about these current and historic influencers.   Boys & Girls Club members are encouraged to research and learn more about African-American role models and their important contributions to society. They are then invited to create and submit an original 8.5 x 11 portrait representing the figure of their choice using any art medium from any point in history, including present day. "We look forward to seeing the great art projects from the Boys & G