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The South College Criminal Justice and Legal Studies programs will host a free symposium Wednesday, Oct. 28, to help educate the community on how to prevent and overcome domestic violence.

Representatives of steel recycler Gerdau’s Knoxville mill recently celebrated six employees who have been with the company 40 years or longer.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform for more than 8,500 elementary students as part of its annual series of five Young People’s Concerts on October 28-30 at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. “Picture This!” is an educational program designed for students in 3rd through 5th grades. The Sheena McCall Young People’s Concerts are October 28-29 at 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. and October 30 at 9:30 a.m. The 9:30 a.m. shows offer an excellent photo & video opportunity.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley is launching a search for the organization’s next leader. Current President and CEO Lisa Hurst has accepted the position of president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale in Arizona.

Today, Young-Williams Animal Center unveiled a memorial in honor of Knoxville Police Department K-9 Argo, one of the department’s most distinguished police dogs. A stone engraved with Argo’s years of service was placed in Young-Williams Animal Center’s Memorial Garden.

Messer has promoted John Blum to operations vice president in its Knoxville region office.

A national celebration that generates interest in nuclear science will be held throughout the country Oct. 19-23.

Today, 87 South College student pharmacists received their white coats marking the beginning of clinical rotations in the community. As they took this educational step towards their professional careers, speakers focused on the future of the industry.

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and Western Heights Boys & Girls Club connected residents of Western Heights and Mechanicsville with community resources in a festival atmosphere Oct. 12.

The Tennessee Theatre will host a free day of cartoons, costumes and tours on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.