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More than 700 collegiate athletes are ready to parry their way to victory at the United States Association of Collegiate Fencing Clubs (USACFC) 12th Annual National Championship at the Knoxville Convention Center, April 5-6.

More than 43.6 million Americans prepared and e-filed their own income tax returns in 2013, up 4 percent from the previous year, according to the IRS. However, complicated forms, looming deadlines and stacks of paperwork can discourage some from tackling their own taxes and getting their refund fast.

Four talented KSO musicians that comprise the Principal Quartet will take the stage Sunday, April 6, 2:30 p.m. at the Bijou Theatre for an afternoon of Chamber music. This performance is presented with support from the Aslan Foundation. Tickets start at $15 by calling 865-291-3310.

Home Federal Bank recently awarded $10,000 in scholarships to seven University of Tennessee business students as part of its annual scholarship program at the UT College of Business Administration.

The South College Professional Brewing Science certificate program will graduate its first class on Thursday, April 3, at 6:30 p.m.

Mark Chepses of Searcy, Ark., won the 10th annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon on Sunday, March 30. Chepses finished the 26.2-mile men’s full marathon with a time of 2:27:31. Just 24 seconds behind Chepses was Knoxville’s Ethan Coffey, who came in second at 2:27:55. Abraham Kogo of Hebron, Ky., was third with a time of 2:33:06.

When the starting gun goes off for events in the 10th annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon this weekend, among the 8,000 child and adult participants will be athletes who compete despite amputations, birth defects, paralysis and limiting conditions such as arthritis.

When Invisible Fence of the Tennessee Valley heard the story of Maisy the beagle’s reunion with her family thanks to a microchip, the company was inspired to make a personal and community impact with gifts to the Helland family and Young-Williams Animal Center.

Pilot Flying J, the largest operator of travel centers and travel plazas in North America, will offer unique, interactive experiences for professional drivers and all attendees at the Mid-America Trucking show, March 27-29, in Louisville, Ky.

The Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation has appointed Becky Hancock as the permanent executive director. Hancock has served in the role in an interim capacity since November.