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In addition to providing free cellphone charging stations and waters at the UScellular retail locations in Galax and Wytheville, the stores will now also offer perishable goods and flashlights (while supplies last) to area residents impacted by Hurricane Helene. These locations are open during regular business hours:  Wytheville UScellular Wytheville Commons 295 Commonwealth Dr #67  Wytheville, VA 24382 Phone: (276) 625-0193 Store Hours: Mon-Sat: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm  Sun: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Galax UScellular 1011 E Stuart Dr. Galax, VA 24333 Phone: (276) 236-2433 Store Hours: Mon-Fri: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm  Sat: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm  Sun: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm About UScellular UScellular is the fourth-largest full-service wireless carrier in the United States, providing national network coverage and industry-leading innovations designed to help customers stay connected to the things that matter most. The Chicago-based carrier provides a strong, reliable network supported by the latest techn

    Attention Virginians! Here is a fun way to celebrate HispanicHeritageMonth2024. Voting has begun for the Second Annual UScellular Hispanic Heritage Art Contest with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia , representing 11 clubs throughout the greater Roanoke area and beyond. The contest invited members of the clubs to create their original pieces of artwork in recognition of influential Hispanic icons, including historical figures, world leaders, scientists and educators.  Ten finalists have been chosen by representatives from the Boys & Girls Club based on creativity, quality, interpretation, clarity of theme and overall impression. The finalists’ artwork will be digitally displayed in select stores, and until September 22, anyone 18 and older is invited to vote for their favorite art online. The top three vote-getters at each Club will be announced in October with the winners receiving the following: $250 for first place,  $150 for second place and $100 for third pl

Watch the Video Preview How and Why to Start a Business in South Carolina Free Virtual Discussion Series Helps Ready Startups to Launch in Honor of South Carolina Day, Aug. 28, https://meet.zoho.com/xWyhUrDUvc CHARLESTON, S.C. (Aug. 14, 2024) – The great resignation has sparked a startup generation as 42 percent of Americans want to start their own business 1 . And Gen Z is defining the future of work as 50 percent set their sights on entrepreneurship 2 . So why don’t more people start a business? Lack of money say 63 percent and not knowing how to get started report 39 percent 3 are the main obstacles. That’s why Charleston based Loan Mantra is offering a free, hands-on webinar to equip budding entrepreneurs and those interested in starting a business with the tools they need to start and grow. The series is designed to help business owners, entrepreneurs, innovators, and start-ups to have a place to get free help, ask questions, and express concerns through this special discussion,

                There's a  heat wave  for most of the country’s population and the Weather Channel predicts that summer 2024 could see the  highest temperatures  in the last decade. For many, this means more time cooling off at the pool or at a beach, but this also means putting your smartphone at-risk to high temperatures or water. A smartphone is a vital communication tool, but it’s important to remember that if your device is exposed to excessive heat or water, it could become damaged. This means leaving  a cellphone in a car or even driving with it attached to your dashboard or windshield might cause overheating.      UScellular offers some tips on how to keep a phone from overheating or becoming water damaged:         Get a water-resistant device : Consider getting a water-resistant phone so you can visit the pool or beach without fear. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24+ offer water-resistant technology that allows them to be briefly submerged in water and still f

Reese Sadler poses with giant $20,000. Sadler is the national winner of UScellular's $20K Vacay Sweepstakes.   Reese Sadler, the winner of the $20,000 Vacation Sweepstakes, was presented with a giant $20,000 check at a special celebration held at UScellular Authorized Agent ANW Wireless in Appomattox on Saturday, March 23.  The sweepstakes was part of a campaign from UScellular that encourages people to take a break from devices and celebrate human connection over digital use called US Mode . The contest encouraged people across the country to stop scrolling and start dreaming for the chance to win a distraction-free, $20k vacation to their dream destination to connect with family and friends. Entries were received May 6, 2023, through January 31, 2024. UScellular customers and non-customers ages 18 and older were eligible to enter and no purchase was necessary. And out of thousands of entries, Reese Sadler was the winner. Smartphones have become an essential part of everyday lif

Loanmantra.com Provides Advice by Women for Women --  Overcoming Gender Inequality around Funding Together It’s Women’s History Month! As we celebrate the outstanding contributions women have made in the past, there are current trends making history. The  United Nations  champions International Women’s History theme: “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality,” to highlight the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education. One-way women are fueling growth as innovators is through business ownership. The U.S. has  12.3 million  women-owned businesses, which generate $1.8 trillion per year. America also leads the way in growth for  female businesses globally! Despite these accomplishments, there are still forms of inequity to address when it comes to financing women-owned businesses. Many people already know about the “wage gap,” or that female employees earn less than men, but a lesser-known statistic is that women acquire less business funding in

Photo courtesy of Cottonbro Studios According to a recent Monster survey, 96% of people are currently job hunting, in large part because they need to make more money. Unfortunately, since pay isn’t keeping up with inflation, 39% of Americans currently have a side hustle and 44% believe they’ll always need one to make ends meet. But what if money could be earned while you sleep? Or Dave Ramsey says it this way, “What if you could give yourself a raise in your spare time?” That is where passive income comes in. It can be incredibly helpful to generate passive income, which is revenue that takes very little effort to acquire. Passive income is a type of unearned income that is acquired with minimal labor to earn or maintain. It is often combined with another source of income, such as regular employment or a side job. Passive income, as an acquired income, needs to be reported to the IRS for taxes. Examples of passive income include rental income and business activities in which the e