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The Internet is constantly evolving, as are the devices used to access it. High-tech smartphone and tablet users need to know how to avoid compromising their personal information online. Thus, there are many ways that individuals can safely use today’s technology. “As people continue to utilize smartphones, such as the iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S8, for online purchases and other activities where security is paramount, it is important that they know how to stay safe and secure online,” said Nathan Waddell, U.S. Cellular’s director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “We want to be a resource for customers, and we encourage safe online habits to reduce privacy risks.” In honor of Internet Safety Month in June, U.S. Cellular offers the following online and wireless device tips: • Password Protection – First and foremost, smartphones can be locked to require a pin or fingerprint to do anything other than dial 911. It is also valuable to have pins or passwords on any down

Nicholas County Students and Staff pose with the giant $1,000 check from U.S. Cellular.  Picture here:  BACK ROW: (L-R) Deborah Hall, Christina Poston, Tom Gayness NCCTC Principal, Catelin Riffle, Madeoline Paige, Kaitlyn Knight, Leah McKinney, Mandy Kessler Health Science Education Instructor.  FRONT ROW: (L-R) Kathleen Foster, Bralynn Meadows, Elizabeth Dietz, Breanna Keyser, Gracie Hellwege, Jaqualyn Cateli.   The Nicholas County Career and Technical Center in Craigsville received $1,000 sponsorship through U.S. Cellular’s “Community Connections” program. This funding will support four students who are a part of the Future Health Professionals Organization. To celebrate, U.S. Cellular leaders presented a check at the Nicholas County Career and Technical Center located at 215 Milam Addition Road on Tues., April 18 at 10 a.m.  The Center signed up to participate in this program, became eligible to receive sponsorship dollars from U.S. Cellular at www.pearup.com/uscellular an