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Wireless Carrier Provides Maryland Community Support Detailing how K-12 Groups can Raise up to $1,000 for Academic, Arts, Sports and Other Extra-Curricular Activities   For the seventh year in a row, youth-focused organizations in their local communities can earn up to $1,000 through UScellular’s Community Connections program. That’s why local UScellular leaders are holding a dial-in and video call to make non-profits more aware of the opportunity and answer any questions that they may have. The call will be held on Thursday, April 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST.   For more information call or visit your local UScellular store or to get dial-in information contact Tammy.Stewart@uscellular.com .  Call attendees can also enter for a chance to win a new Braven BRV X2 Black Portable Speaker (AVR: $99.99).*   Whether it’s STEM programs, sports teams, marching bands, dance teams, arts or a variety of other groups, organizers can sign up at uscellular.com/communityconnections and start

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

RICHWOOD, W. Va.  – Richwood Middle School in Nicholas County received more than $600 for technology needs through U.S. Cellular’s “Community Connections” program.  Richwood Middle School signed up to receive sponsorship dollars from U.S. Cellular at www.pearup.com/uscellular and then rallied their neighbors, friends and family to earn points that were converted into money for iPad devices. “Organizations like Richwood Middle School are at the heart of our communities. By ensuring they have the necessary tools and resources to provide meaningful opportunities for our youth, we are investing in our future,” said Brandi McCune, area sales manager for U.S. Cellular. “Community Connections” is in its second consecutive year, and is an exclusive collaboration between U.S. Cellular and Pear, an online platform that connects local brands with local community needs. Last year, U.S. Cellular provided $295,000 in sponsorships to more than 700 local school groups and youth sports teams throug

West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland youth groups are encouraged to apply for sponsorship consideration at www.pearup.com /uscellular BECKLEY, W.Va. (March 4, 2016) – U.S. Cellular announced today that it is continuing its “Community Connections” program for the second consecutive year to support local youth organizations. Last year, the company sponsored more than 700 school groups and youth sports teams through a partnership with Pear, an online platform that connects local brands with local community needs. Beginning today, academic and athletic groups (K-12) in West Virginia can sign up at www.pearup.com /uscellular to receive sponsorship from the company to go towards the needs of their group . “As a neighbor and dedicated member of the community, U.S. Cellular is committed to supporting programs and organizations that have a positive impact in the lives of our youth,” said Nathan Waddell, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “These