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Every bride wants to be beautiful on her wedding day, and for many that image incorporates a vision of long cascading hair or a dream updo with thick, lustrous curls and other adornments to crown the perfect dress, makeup and veil. In fact, brides-to-be spend countless hours looking through social media sites and bridal magazines looking for inspiration and on average spend $500+ on hair and makeup for their wedding. "Many brides might think that if they weren't born with their ideal hair they are out of luck, but that's not true," says Jennifer Hutchens, Brand and Product Development Director with Barely Xtensions, "There are so many alternatives for women that want to add length, volume, and color to enhance their natural beauty -- whether it's for daily use or a special occasion. We make hair extensions easy-to-use, affordable and fun." Here are some simple tips to say "I do" and stay within your beauty budget: • DIY Hair. Wi

U.S. Cellular is actively providing resources to residents in Lynchburg, Elon and the surrounding communities who have been impacted by recent tornados. The company is donating $5,000 to the local Red Cross to help with recovery efforts. In order to keep local residents connected to loved ones, U.S. Cellular is providing free Wi-Fi, charging, battery packs and portable chargers at the following U.S. Cellular locations during normal store hours (while supplies last) at https://www.uscellular.com/support/disaster-response/index.html. WHERE: U.S. Cellular 3911 Wards Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 Phone: (434) 832-0808 Store Hours: 10 am – 9 pm, Sat. 10 am- 7 pm, Sun. 12 – 5 pm U.S. Cellular 3901 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 Phone: (434) 385-1641 Store Hours: 10 am – 8 pm, Sat. 10 am- 7 pm, Sun. 12 – 5 pm D.J. Electronics (U.S. Cellular Agent location) 308 Amelon Sq. Madison Heights, VA 24572 Phone: (434) 847-4712 Store Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 7 pm, Sat. 9 am

Staying in touch with friends and family while on the go is important, but being on your smartphone, among other distractions, while driving could be dangerous. In Maryland it is unlawful to use a hand-held cell phone while driving. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), about 4.57 million people were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2017, and fatalities topped 40,000 for the third straight year. In Maryland, fatalities were up 7 percent year over year in 2017. Distracted driving is one of the top two leading causes of accidents. Many people recognize distractors including texting and using apps for directions when using a smartphone, but eating, grooming, smoking, adjusting vehicle settings, driving when tired or being lost in thought can be hazardous as well. Fortunately, there are ways that drivers can avoid many of these distractions, and parents can monitor teen drivers to ensure better safety using the latest in wireless technology. “This Distracted Drivin

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia hosts celebration recognizing top three artists Mayor Sherman Lea joined U.S. Cellular to announce the winners of its 11th annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia at a celebration earlier today. The 10 finalists’ art was displayed in U.S. Cellular stores during the month of February, where the community voted for their favorites. Club members created original artwork in honor of influential African-Americans, including business people, sports figures, historical figures and celebrities for the contest in January. Over the years, U.S. Cellular has awarded $9,350 in gift cards and over 7,600 youth have participated in the annual program. “There is nothing like seeing an award winner’s face when they realize that they have been recognized by the community; it’s simply priceless,” said Bertram Daniels, area sales manager for U.S. Cellular. “This contest allows U.S. Cellular t

Vote in U.S. Cellular Stores Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 LYNCHBURG, Va. – The top 10 drawings from U.S. Cellular’s Fourth Annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lynchburg are now on display in area retail stores. Local community members are encouraged to visit select local U.S. Cellular stores to vote on their favorite piece of artwork. In January, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lynchburg members created original artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, sports figures, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ artwork was chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs. Those creations will be displayed in U.S. Cellular stores through Feb 28, and anyone 18 and older is encouraged to visit the stores to vote for their favorite. Three winners will be chosen based on the voting results and will be announced in March. Prizes are gift cards in the following amounts: • $500 f

Vote in U.S. Cellular Stores Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 The top 10 drawings from U.S. Cellular’s 10th Annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club are now on display in area retail stores. Local community members are encouraged to visit select local U.S. Cellular stores to vote on their favorite piece of artwork. In January, Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club members created original artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, sports figures, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ artwork was chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club. Those creations will be displayed in U.S. Cellular stores through Feb 28, and anyone 18 and older is encouraged to visit the stores to vote for their favorite. Three winners will be chosen based on the voting results and will be announced in March. Prizes are gift cards in the following amounts: • $500 for 1st Place • $250 for 2nd Place • $150

Vote in U.S. Cellular Stores Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 MARTINSVILLE – The top 10 drawings from U.S. Cellular’s 3rd Annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Club of the Blue Ridge are now on display in area retail stores. Local community members are encouraged to visit select local U.S. Cellular stores to vote on their favorite piece of artwork. In January, the Boys & Girls Club of The Blue Ridge members created original artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, sports figures, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ artwork was chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club. Those creations will be displayed in U.S. Cellular stores through Feb 28, and anyone 18 and older is encouraged to visit the stores to vote for their favorite. Three winners will be chosen based on the voting results and will be announced in March. Prizes are gift cards in the following amounts: · $500 f

VOTING BEGINS IN U.S. CELLULAR’S 11th ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST Vote in U.S. Cellular Stores Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 ROANOKE -- The top 10 drawings from U.S. Cellular’s 11th Annual Black History Month Art Competition with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia are now on display in area retail stores. Local community members are encouraged to visit select local U.S. Cellular stores to vote on their favorite piece of artwork. In January, Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Virginia members created original artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, sports figures, historical figures and celebrities. The 10 finalists’ artwork was chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Clubs. Those creations will be displayed in U.S. Cellular stores through Feb 28, and anyone 18 and older is encouraged to visit the stores to vote for their favorite. Three winners will be chosen based on the voting results and will be announce

Over sixty Richmond business, marketing and advertising community leaders gathered together for a happy hour and thought provoking discussion on Thurs., Jan. 25, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM at initiate-it, a digital first ad agency, at 1813 East Broad St in downtown Richmond. Attendees explored the modern evolution of the creative advertising landscape and head unique and insightful perspectives from a diverse panel on how the change in consumer behavior and modern technology has shaped the creative process. Discussion included examples of some of the most creative projects, how to deliver changing demands of constant content (that immediately resonates with key audiences), increased speed, shrinking budgets and capturing key messages in video bits of sound bytes. In addition, the change from message delivery to now inviting audiences to interact with brands with the adoption of social media and online conversations. “Richmond has long been a wellspring of creative vitality,” said A

BECKLEY, W.Va. – From setting up passwords and email accounts to editing and storing photos, smartphones can offer an overwhelming array of options. That’s why U.S. Cellular is holding a free Device Workshop for seniors that offers a look at device technology and how it can work for a person’s specific needs. “Our associates are always available to assist anyone with questions,” said Brandi McCune, area sales manager for U.S. Cellular. “The free Device Workshops are a great opportunity to learn the best tips to enhance and simplify life through technology to start off the New Year.” The free Device Workshop will be held on Jan. 23 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Raleigh County Commission on Aging in Beckley located at 1614 South Kanawha Street Beckley, WV 25801. Attendees will learn how to use their devices and they do not need to be U.S. Cellular customers to attend. Specific topics that will be covered are: • Use of both Android and Apple • Organizing both email and

MORGANTOWN/CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (Jan. 15, 2018) – In honor of Martin Luther King Day this week, local U.S. Cellular associates joined youth from the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club to get the 10th annual Black History Month Contest underway . At an event held today at the club, the youth were encouraged to create an original 8.5 x 11 piece of artwork in recognition of influential African-Americans, including business people, sports figures, historical figures and celebrities. Ten finalists will be chosen and the local communities will be invited to vote for their favorites in local U.S. Cellular stores. “Working with the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club on this contest is always a highlight of our year, and it’s a great way for us to support volunteerism in this community,” said Teresa Amick, area sales manager for U.S. Cellular. “The creativity and excitement that the kids have when creating their artwork is inspiring, and it’s a privilege for us to showcase their work in ou

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Growing Digital Agency Adds Hobbytown to Roster of National Clients initiate-it, one of Richmond’s fastest growing digital-first ad agencies, has been named ‘Agency of Record’ by Hobbytown, a leading toy and hobby retailer in the United States with more than 150 stores across the nation. initiate-it beat out firms from larger metropolitan areas like Chicago and Minneapolis, further solidifying its place as an agency to watch, and a specialist in franchise marketing. The Richmond-based agency is already hard at work on a new campaign for HobbyTown that will launch early this year. “The initiate-it team is buzzing with creative exuberance, working for Hobbytown and other clients. We feel privileged to help grow Hobbytown’s brand presence, increase their sales and dominate market share through our commitment to hard work and dedication,” said Andrew Smith, president and founder of initiate-it. initiate-it won their most recent business in part, by executing a test program for