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V oting begins in fourth year of program to help schools Voting begins this Friday, September 14, in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign. Returning for its fourth year, U.S. Cellular is giving communities the opportunity to help improve the education of students at 18 schools by challenging them to rally community support for the chance to win a share of $1 million. The school that garners the most community votes will win $150,000 and the next 17 schools with the most votes will receive $50,000. Potential voters can visit their local U.S. Cellular store beginning Sept.14 to pick up their voting code to vote for their favorite school. “Calling All Communities gives schools the opportunity to earn the funding they need to invest in the areas most critical to their students’ learning experiences,” said Carter S. Elenz, executive vice president of sales and customer service for U.S. Cellular. “We are active members of our customers’ communities and we b

                                                             Free Clothing Boutique Helps Chesterfield Residents with Back-to-School, Other Needs Mercy Mall fulfills unique need in community to empower, lift spirits of those down on their luck CHESTERFIELD, Va. (Sept. 7, 2012) — A new charity, called Mercy Mall, has opened in the area to serve the needs of Chesterfield families and beyond. Mercy Mall is located at Uncle Bob’s Self Storage, units 136 and 121, at 3830 N. Bailey Bridge Rd. in Midlothian, just behind the Wawa Gas Station on the corner of Bailey Bridge Road and Hull Street. This hidden gem provides shoppers with a unique experience. The boutique is open every Tuesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Patrons may visit during store hours or make an appointment by sending an email to bncmercymall@gmail.com or call (870) 688-1535. Shoppers will be asked to fill out a registration card. During their visit, volunteers help them l

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U.S. Cellular will host a back-to-school ice cream social Thurs., Aug. 30, from 12 noon to 8 p.m. at the Farmville retail store located at 227 Sunchase Blvd., Farmville, Va. 23901. This event is free and open to the public. At the event, U.S. Cellular will host an ice cream sundae party for children, parents, and everyone else that enjoys sweets. The store will set up an ice cream bar with a variety of candy and toppings. This will be a great way to beat the heat and celebrate the first days of school. Grownups and those young at heart are also invited to take a break from work or come for happy hour to eat ice cream and visit with friends, neighbors and other businesses. “U.S. Cellular is pleased to host this ice cream social, which is just one of the ways we provide the best customer experience,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “From offering the only points-based reward program in the industry to new devices faster without re-signing

U.S. Cellular recommends apps to save on groceries and restaurants September is National Coupon Month. Whether you’re a seasoned coupon shopper or a beginner you can save by using your mobile device to find and use coupons, compare prices or receive deal notifications. There are currently 1.8 billion smartphones in the U.S. and as that number increases, mobile couponing is expected to rise along with it. Research by the Yankee Group suggests that mobile couponing will increase in 2013 to 66.9 billion coupons redeemed. “In honor of National Coupon Month, why not put your device to work for you by downloading a few mobile couponing apps?” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “At U.S. Cellular, we know that your phone simplifies and enhances your life, which is why we provide a high-speed nationwide network to keep you connected to the apps and information you want when you need it.” The following free apps are available in the Google Play store

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) continues to invest in its high-speed nationwide network with a new cell tower in Junction. The site increases U.S. Cellular’s coverage in parts of Burlington, Purgitsville and Romney areas, and is one of more than 250 towers U.S. Cellular has built across the state. “We’re committed to delivering products and services that simplify and enhance our customers’ daily lives,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “This network enhancement will help our customers stay connected to friends and family.” With U.S. Cellular’s nationwide network, websites open fast and emails download quickly on the company’s smartphone and mobile tablet lineup that includes the Samsung Galaxy S III and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. To select locations for new towers, U.S. Cellular has teams of system performance engineers who drive through the company’s network coverage area, sometimes hundreds of miles a day, to test the signal strength and call

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) has named Brandi McCune the retail area sales manager for the Mid-Atlantic region. She has 12 years of wireless phone experience with U.S. Cellular and is a native of the greater Summersville area. Brandi began her leadership journey with U.S. Cellular working at the Summersville Walmart in September 2000. She was named sales manager in 2004 and promoted to store manager in September 2008. She is a native of Hico, West Virginia. “Brandi’s knowledge of the company and commitment to serving customers are some of the reasons consumers who switch to U.S. Cellular are the happiest customers in wireless,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “She has held all positions in the retail channel which effectively prepared her for this new role. Brandi has advanced her career with the highest level of professionalism and passion.” About U.S. Cellular U.S. Cellular rewards its customers with unmatched benefits and industry-leadi