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EVERY YEAR with the best plan in wireless. UPGRADE your phone Switch now and we'll Valid for families and businesses. per month 4 LINES 10GB $ 140 Things we want you to know: New Retail Installment Contracts and Shared Connect Plan required. Credit approval required. Regulatory Cost Recovery Fee applies (currently $1.82/line/month); this is not a tax or gvmt. required charge. Add. fees, taxes and terms apply and vary by svc. and eqmt. Offers valid in-store at participating locations only, may be fulfilled through direct fulfillment and cannot be combined. See store or uscellular.com for details. $140 Price Plan based on $100/mo. 10GB Shared Connect Plan plus 4 lines with discounted $10 Device Connection Charges each. Retail Installment Contract required to receive discounts, otherwise regular Device Connection Charges apply. Other discounts available for additional Shared Connect Plans. Contract Payoff Promo: Offer valid on up to 6 consumer lines or 25 business lines. Must port in current number to U.S. Cellular and purchase new Smartphone or tablet through a Retail Installment Contract on a Shared Connect Plan. Submit final bill identifying early termination fee (ETF) charged by carrier within 60 days of activation date to www.uscellular.com/contractpayoff or via mail to U.S. Cellular ® Contract Payoff Program 5591-61; PO Box 752257; El Paso, TX 88575-2257. Customer will be reimbursed for the ETF reflected on final bill up to $350/line. Reimbursement in form of a U.S. Cellular MasterCard ® Debit Card issued by MetaBank™ Member FDIC pursuant to license from MasterCard International Incorporated. This card does not have cash access and can be used at any merchant location that accepts MasterCard Debit Cards within the U.S. only. Card valid through expiration date shown on front of card. Allow 12–14 weeks for processing. To be eligible, customer must register for My Account. Retail Installment Contracts: Retail Installment Contract (Contract) and monthly payments according to the Payment Schedule in the Contract required. If you are in default or terminate your Contract, we may require you to immediately pay the entire unpaid Amount Financed as well as our collection costs, attorneys' fees and court costs related to enforcing your obligations under the Contract. Upgrade your handset after 12 consecutive payments made on Contract. Kansas Customers: In areas in which U.S. Cellular receives support from the Federal Universal Service Fund, all reasonable requests for service must be met. Unresolved questions concerning services availability can be directed to the Kansas Corporation Commission Office of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at 1-800-662-0027. Limited-time offer. Trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners. Additional terms apply. See store or uscellular.com for details. ©2014 U.S. Cellular 140_RefreshPromo_Print_DI_7_5x10 82424 Goldsboro 200a N Berkeley Blvd., 919-778-9904 CALL FOR STORE HOURS Mount Olive 204 Highway 55 West, 919-658-9904 Pikeville 4779-E US Hwy. 117 N., 919-242-9904 BUZZ around WAYNE COUNTY Local Postal Customer FREE PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE PAID EDDM RETAIL The number 11 is memorable to NFL star Jimmy Graham. He was born in November, the 11th month. His first and last name is comprised of 11 letters. And at age 11, he reached his nadir. As the 26-year-old # 1 ranked NFL tight end now dons a New Orleans Saints jersey, obvi- ously he overcame odds. But before he reached Louisiana, he resided in North Carolina. Jimmy Graham was born on November 24, 1986 and lived in Goldsboro for much of his childhood. He was normal as any other well-be- haved boy. What was abnormal was that at age 11, his mother dropped him off at a group home for orphans and juvenile delinquents, giving him up to the state. "I was placed at this long table with all these adults, and my mom just signs me away," said Jimmy wistfully. Jimmy, the young- est boy at the home, was left to fend for himself among crime- hardened teenagers who physically beat him. At his lowest ebb, Jimmy pined for normalcy. Eventually things looked Spotlight on New Orleans Saints' Former Goldsboro Resident Jimmy Graham: Triumphing from Defeat, to Taking a Place in NFL's Front Seat by Tonya M. Huffman up. Jimmy attended the Abundant Life Fellowship church and youth group volunteer Becky Vinson heard his cry. North Carolina's motto is "To be, rather than to seem," and rather than seem, a better life for Jimmy was meant to be. Vinson eventually became Jimmy's legal guardian. She earned her degree in nursing, and her ac- complishments motivated Jimmy. His grades improved. He played football and basketball. As a freshman, Jimmy attended Eastern Wayne in Goldsboro. As a sophomore and junior, he attended Community Christian in Wilson. He at- tended Charis Preparatory in Goldsboro as a senior and averaged 4.6 blocks, 13.8 rebounds, and 20.7 points. His trove of accolades included earning MVP. He accepted a basketball scholar- ship to the University of Miami. With the Miami Hurricanes, he appeared in 120 games with 39 starts, averaged 4.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 104 blocked shots. In 2009, Jimmy graduated with a double major in marketing and man- agement. He was honored by Help Charlie Find A Home! CHARLIE is a Poodle / Terrier mix looking for that special someone. Char- lie enjoys a good meal, long walks, car rides and engaging conversation…actu- ally Charlie is more of a listener. Although Charlie always appreciates a good belly rub, just being with you makes Charlie happy. Charlie is an older gentlemen, the vet estimates him to be between 8 and 10 years old, and he would like to live with a person who is also more mature. He would also prefer a home with no kids, but will welcome the attention of older children or grandchildren when they visit. Bottom line, Charlie wants someone all to himself...someone he can love and be loved by forever. Charlie has a big personality in a cute, 16 lb little body. Charlie is house-trained and crate-trained and walks well on a leash. He is fully vetted, neutered and on heart- worm prevention and flea control. He has a bit of arthritis in his back hips that is currently managed with diet and exercise. This dog is currently being fostered by Diamonds in the Ruff Canine Rescue. An application is required, along with a home visit and small adoption fee. * Fenced in yard is required. To adopt Charlie, con- tact DITR at 919-222-0500 or by email at www.diamondsintheruffcaninerescue.com A night of laughing and fun on September 28th with Comedians Cocoa Brown, David Foster and Funnyman Skiba at the Paramount page 3 Join the Wayne County Humane Society for "Bark in the Borough" Dog Walk on September 28th. Your dog might win the Cutest Dog Contest! page 4 Jessica Daly, Your "Them" and "They" and why you should thank them. page 11 Kristi Luckenbaugh of Meadow Lane Elementary is the new Wayne County Teacher of the Year. page 15 See Jimmy Graham page 8 Photo courtesy of the New Orleans Saints/Michael C. Hebert Wayne County's Free Monthly Newspaper September 2013

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