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   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

High-concept store offers unique customer experience GALAX, Va.  – To make shopping for wireless service an easy and enjoyable experience for its customers in Galax, U.S. Cellular relocated a new retail location at 1011 East Stuart Drive. The new high-engagement store layout shows off the latest devices, accessories and technology, and it was designed with customers in mind. “ At U.S. Cellular, we focus on providing the best wireless experience for our customers through positive store interactions and the most knowledgeable associates in the industry ,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South . “We’re thrilled to bring this high-concept store to Galax , and we encourage everyone to stop in and learn about how you can get national coverage and a high-quality network that works where you live, work and play.” This highly experiential store was built with state-of-the-art features that make shopping for the lates

Springtime is the perfect time of year to get a garden or landscape project started, whether you’ve already developed a green thumb or are new to the gardening scene. Now, with the help of a smartphone, such as the Apple iPhone® 5s, and some creative apps, both novice and experienced gardeners can simplify and enhance growing their gardens and planting the seeds for savings.   According to the National Gardening Association, an average well-maintained garden can yield up to $500 worth of produce, which can help families save money at the grocery store.  “Whether the desire to see your garden blossom is driven by saving money, simply to add curb appeal to your home, or create a backyard oasis, there are a host of great apps that can ensure you’re choosing the right seeds and plants for your climate and conditions, and protecting your investment in your garden,” said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South, “Mobile devices can definitely simplify and

Family Protector creates Better Moments with additional safety measures for children and peace of mind for parents A recent survey ¹ conducted by U.S. Cellular found that nearly half of their customers say their biggest cell phone concern is access or exposure to questionable content. To deliver peace of mind to these customers, U.S. Cellular is offering its new Family Protector app to help users monitor device usage. Families are already relying on technology in their daily lives and U.S. Cellular is providing tools, such as the Family Protector app, to help people use this technology to enjoy Better Moments with family. Parents see great value in giving their children their first cell phone. In fact, 85 percent of parents say being prepared for emergency communications is a deciding factor to purchase a phone. “Whether at home or on-the-go, families are using mobile devices to make their lives easier, more efficient and meaningful,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. C

Company to offer Local Device Workshops and Parent-Child Agreement for Children’s First Mobile Phones Life’s best moments sometimes happen when least expected — and wireless technology can help make them better and more frequent for families and friends. So say customers of U.S. Cellular who participated in the wireless carrier’s Better Moments online survey¹ last month. Seventy-six percent of respondents say their mobile devices save them time and an equal number say it makes their lives easier. In addition, one in three says their mobile device has improved their relationships with their children. Interestingly, the survey found that even though texting, email, social media, picture messaging and video chat have all become hugely popular forms of communication on mobile phones, nearly 75 percent of respondents said that there’s still nothing like picking up the phone and hearing someone’s voice. Seventy-three percent said phone calls still improve their relationships more than a