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U.S. Cellular upgraded the wireless experience for its Tennessee customers in 2013 by investing $57.6 million in 4G LTE network enhancements across the state. Currently, nearly 90 percent of U.S. Cellular customers have access to 4G LTE speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G and similar to a cable Internet connection. The company also invested $13.3 million in upgrades to its existing high-speed network in Tennessee.

Young-Williams Animal Center is celebrating World Spay Day with 24 hours of surgeries for female and male cats, an “Op Around the Clock” event on Tuesday, Feb. 25, with two convenient check-in times at 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.

A new medical transport company, Priority Ambulance, announced today the establishment of its corporate headquarters in Knox County, bringing more than 50 jobs to the area and several familiar faces among its leadership team.

Five Covenant Health hospitals that offer obstetrics services have been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association for reducing the number of babies born electively between 37 and 39 weeks, thereby increasing their chances for better lifelong health.

The Knoxville Area Urban League, with the City of Knoxville, announced today its new community development financial institution (CDFI) certification at its annual membership meeting at the Holiday Inn at World’s Fair Park.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Lucas Richman have announced the 2014-2015 Classical Season. 2014-15 marks the KSO’s 79th season and the Orchestra’s final year with Maestro Richman.

When Henry the hound mix first came to Young-Williams Animal Center, he had been hit by a car in North Knoxville. A dislocated hip and broken pelvis left him unable to move his back legs. Henry was much closer to death than adoption.

Legendary artist Kenny Rogers, best known for country hits like “The Gambler” and “Islands in the Stream,” will headline the Tennessee Theatre’s annual “Stars on Stage” fundraiser on Saturday, May 17, at 8 p.m. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Historic Tennessee Theatre Foundation to support ongoing operations and maintenance for the theatre in the coming year.

The public, elected officials and community leaders are invited to a free kickoff event and free preview of Knoxville Restaurant Week’s special menus at Taste of Knoxville Restaurant Week at the Emporium Center, 100 S. Gay St., on Feb. 18 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Tennesseans successfully petitioned to “fix the beer tax” in 2013, and now in 2014, citizens across the state are working to “Fix the Beer Cap” as well.