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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

Calling All Teachers Comes Back, West Virginia Teachers can apply via DonorsChoose.org starting Aug. 11 MORGANTOWN, W. Va. -- U.S. Cellular is donating $1 million to fund teacher classroom projects through its Calling All Teachers program. Last year, the company contributed $500,000 towards educational materials for improved classroom experiences. U.S. Cellular is working with DonorsChoose.org for a fourth time and encourages teachers to post their projects on the site for potential funding. DonorsChoose.org is a charity website that helps teachers identify funds from corporate and individual donations for classroom projects. “Teachers play such a transformative role in student achievement and we want to help ensure they have the necessary tools to provide a positive learning experience,” said Jack Brundige, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-South. “The Calling All Teachers program allows us to impact teachers and students in our entire footprint and create uniq

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) continues to invest in its high-speed 4G LTE network with a new cell tower in Westover. The site will increase U.S. Cellular’s coverage in the Westover area and parts of downtown Morgantown. It is one of more than 250 towers U.S. Cellular has built across the state. “With 4G LTE speeds, you can quickly get what you want when you need it,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We’re committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives, and this new tower will help customers stay connected to friends and family.” Customers enjoy faster web browsing and quick app downloads with access to 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection. 4G LTE speeds allow customers to begin watching a movie in seconds, enjoy smoother video streaming with little to no buffering and experience seamless video chatting with family or business collea

Pictured here: left to right Malina Alexander, assistant director of the Boys and Girls Club, holding the first place winner Miah Kaehler’s art — a portrait of Billie Holiday; Anecia Miller who acted as Mayor during a portion of the winners ceremonies, Mayor Jim Manilla; Camden Fitzgerald holding his third-place portrait of Michael Jackson; Jaheim Felton holding his second-place portrait of Usher; and Linda Click, area sales manager for U.S. Cellular U.S. CELLULAR, MAYOR JIM MANILLA ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS OF THE FOURTH ANNUAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH ART CONTEST South Middle School Student Wins First Place, Second Year in a Row MORGANTOWN (March 14, 2013) –Mayor Jim Manilla joined U.S. Cellular and the Mountaineer Boys & Girls Club to announce the winners of the carrier’s fourth Annual Black History Month Art Contest at the Boys & Girls Club at 300 Court Street. “This contest is a great way for area children to get excited about our diversity,” said Mayor Manilla. “I am happ