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U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) announced today that it will begin offering its postpaid service in more than 460 Walmart stores across the country, including 47 stores in Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Customers can select from U.S. Cellular’s value-packed plans and enjoy all of the carrier’s unique benefits, such as the only points-based rewards program in wireless, no new contract after the first one ends and free incoming calls, texts and picture messages. “Bringing our postpaid service to Walmart provides consumers with another option when they’re shopping for wireless,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “We look forward to showing Walmart customers that a better relationship with their wireless carrier is possible by providing the best customer experience and treating our customers like neighbors, not numbers.” Postpaid service is available in the Mid-Atlantic at the following Walmart locations: Walmart, 125 Clarion

Final days have increased importance for schools to win up to $150,000 With less than a week to go in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign, nearly 100,000 votes have been cast, including more than 37,000 in the past seven days. Schools have been in and out of the Top 18 every week, so there is still time for schools to rally their communities and get their share of $1 million. Three schools in the Mid-Atlantic are in the Top 100 this week: The Fuqua School in Farmville, Va., #31 Keyser High School, W.Va., #41 Buckhannon-Upshur High School, Buckhannon, W.Va., #53 St. Paul Elementary School, Va., #65 Gladeville Elementary School, Galax, Va., #67 St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Morgantown, W.Va., #90 The last Top 100 school list before the winners are announced can be seen at www.uscellular.com/callingallcommunities . “Now is the time for schools and communities to keep their momentum going to ensure their spot among the top vote

Less Than Two Weeks Remain to Vote for Schools in $1 Million Contest U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign is entering its final weeks and the competition is heating up for the schools that are close to the Top 18, with the chance to earn up to $150,000 on the line. Six schools in the Mid-Atlantic region placed on the Top 100 list this week: Fuqua School, Farmville, Va., #28 Buckhannon-Upshur High School, W.Va., #45 Keyser High School in Keyser, W.Va., #56 Gladeville Elementary School, Galax, Va., #58 St. Paul Elementary School, Cana, Va., #67  St. Francis De Sales Central Catholic School, Morgantown, W.Va., #88 While more than 57,000 votes have been cast since the $1 million nationwide campaign launched on September 14, only a handful of votes separate 18th ranked Greenville Elementary School in Greenville, Wis., from Hugo Middle School in Hugo, Okla., which sits at the 19th spot. “There is a lot of shuffling between the schools inside the

Only Three Weeks Left to Vote for Schools in $1 Million Contest Today marks the halfway point for voting in U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign, and the carrier has announced the list of the Top 100 schools receiving votes. Almost three weeks remain to rally community support and add to the 33,579 votes that have been cast so far to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. With more than 16,000 votes cast in the last week, there’s plenty of time to rally votes to make a difference for your school. “It’s been great to see the excitement and community support throughout the first half of the Calling All Communities campaign,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “There was a great deal of movement on the Top 100 list in the first few weeks and there’s plenty of time left for schools to rally their community in the final half of the campaign. We’re excited to help our communi

As U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign continues, the carrier revealed the Top 100 schools leading the pack and what those new votes mean for participating schools. To date 15,728 total votes have been cast so far with nearly 13,500 just this week in the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. “It’s great  to see so many local schools already rallying support, but it’s still early and rankings can change quickly,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “With four weeks left, there’s plenty of time for communities to pull together to help their local schools make it to the top. We’re committed to enhancing the learning experience for students, and hope you vote for your favorite school.” The top 18 schools that receive the most votes will win a share of $1 million to spend any way they see fit. The school that garners the most votes will receive $150,000, and the next 1

As U.S. Cellular’s (NYSE: USM) Calling All Communities campaign continues, the carrier revealed the Top 100 schools leading the pack and what those new votes mean for participating schools. To date 15,728 total votes have been cast so far with nearly 13,500 just this week in the race to win a share of $1 million in the company’s fourth annual campaign to support education. “It’s great  to see so many local schools already rallying support, but it’s still early and rankings can change quickly,” said Dana Dorcas, director of sales for U.S. Cellular in the Mid-Atlantic. “With four weeks left, there’s plenty of time for communities to pull together to help their local schools make it to the top. We’re committed to enhancing the learning experience for students, and hope you vote for your favorite school.” The top 18 schools that receive the most votes will win a share of $1 million to spend any way they see fit. The school that garners the most votes will receive $150,000, and the ne

U.S. Cellular , the Washington County Sheriff's Office and the Washington County Division of Emergency Services will hold a free event for National Preparedness Month on Sat., Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the U.S. Cellular store located at 17163 Cole Road in Hagerstown. At the event, U.S. Cellular will host an array of activities for children, parents, and local residents. This event is designed to be both fun and educational allowing people to come and meet business leaders, local heroes, and visit with friends and neighbors. Safety event attendees will: Learn about child safety and pick up a free DNA kit Speak with fire and sheriff department personnel Tour police cruisers, ambulances and fire trucks Learn how to dial 911 on a cellphone “U.S. Cellular is pleased to host this safety event, 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. “In times when dis