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The Knoxville Convention Center once again is inviting families, young people and adults to travel back in time 65 million years at “Discover the Dinosaurs” on Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19.

There are now more wireless devices in the world than there are humans. July is National Cellphone Courtesy month and people, in all walks of life, have strong opinions when it comes to appropriate cellphone use.

When Young-Williams Animal Center opens tomorrow, July 10, the Feline Palooza adoption special will begin. Adoption fees for kittens younger than 5 months will be reduced to $75, and cats older than 5 months will be free.

The National Senior Spelling Bee is calling all word-lovers over the age of 50 to battle for a national title July 18 at the Knoxville Convention Center.

In mid-May, US Nitrogen employees and community members met at the West Greene High School track to begin a “Couch to 5K” running training program to improve wellness and build teamwork. After only eight weeks of training, the team tested their newfound skills at the US Nitrogen Star & Strides 5K run on July 4.

Continuing to lead the way in gastroenterology care in East Tennessee, Gastrointestinal Associates is investing $15 million to build a Dowell Springs location that will feature an Ambulatory Surgery Center, Center of Excellence for the treatment of Crohn’s and Colitis, and Comprehensive Weight Management Center.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 2, 2015 For more information, Contact: Amanda Shell Jennings Moxley Carmichael (865) 255-0661 [title] The Arts Fund for East Tennessee has awarded the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation a $10,000 grant to support Mighty Musical Monday, a

The days of digging through tattered cookbooks to find a new recipe or an old standby may be coming to an end. Today, top-rated apps for smartphones and tablets can help you plan and follow recipes, seek advice, build grocery lists and share favorite dishes. With so many great apps available, it’s no surprise that a recent U.S. Cellular survey found that 45 percent of smartphone users looked up recipes or planned a meal on their device, and 65 percent used their smartphone at the grocery store at least once a month to ensure they had everything needed for recipes¹.

Loudon County Commission unanimously voted Monday to renew its contract with Priority Ambulance to provide exclusive emergency and nonemergency service to the county.

Asbury Place retirement communities in Maryville and Kingsport recently named Kim Golly regional sales director.