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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) Chief Operating Officer Art Cate was recently appointed by Governor Bill Haslam to the Tennessee State Workforce Development Board for a two-year term beginning in 2013.

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) is committed to the revitalization of the Five Points neighborhood, which includes the Walter P. Taylor Homes and Dr. Lee L. Williams Senior Complex public housing developments. On Wednesday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m., KCDC is taking the next step by hosting a public workshop focused on gathering input to develop a Five Points Master Plan.

Thanks to the sponsors and volunteers of Free Flu Shot Saturday, 5,102 East Tennesseans received free flu vaccinations today, and $23,411.73 was raised for the Knoxville News Sentinel’s Empty Stocking Fund.

The Knoxville Area Urban League recently elected new officers and directors.

The Knoxville Area Urban League invites you to cover the tenth annual Induction Ceremony of the National Achievers Society, an honor society that recognizes and celebrates the academic achievements of African-American and other minority youth.

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM), in conjunction with its partner, King Street Wireless, announced that additional Tennessee towns have access to high-speed 4G LTE services starting today. New communities can enjoy 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection.

Maria M. Cornelius, a longtime communications professional, has joined Moxley Carmichael as a writer/editor.

In honor of Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 15-21, Pilot Flying J will celebrate Driver Appreciation Month throughout September, offering double MyRewards points and giveaways for its professional driver customers.

The Knoxville Area Urban League is currently accepting applications for the Minority Scholarship Program in honor of Walter S E Hardy, M.D., one of the first African-American physicians in Knoxville.

The Knoxville News Sentinel Readers’ Choice contest returns Sept. 8-22, 2013, with print ballots available each day in the News Sentinel. Readers may cast their vote for their favorite businesses throughout East Tennessee in 150 categories ranging from Romantic Dining to Mortgage Company.