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Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and KCDC Purchasing Manager Terry McKee were recently honored by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) at the organization’s 69th Annual Forum in Orlando, Fla.

The News Sentinel will host a Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tenn. This one-day event allows job seekers to connect face-to-face with East Tennessee businesses to help them find a dynamic new career.

Gastrointestinal Associates, in partnership with Knoxville author and celiac disease expert Janet McKenzie Prince, will present two free, public workshops to help people who have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity understand their condition and learn how to shop, prepare healthy meals and dine out in restaurants. The workshop, “Living Well Gluten Free,” will be held twice, once in September and once in October.

Just in time for Grandparents’ Day on September 8, a recent survey¹ by U.S. Cellular shows that seniors are using mobile technology to stay connected to loved ones.

Pilot Flying J today announced the opening of a Pilot Travel Center in Tucson, Ariz., featuring full amenities for professional drivers.

The historic Westwood residence behind the serpentine wall on Kingston Pike is getting new life starting today thanks to Knox Heritage, the Aslan Foundation and other donors.

The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra announces a $1 million gift from the Aslan Foundation to support three initiatives over the next five years. The gift will support the Chamber Classics Series, allow for subsidized ticket pricing to classical concerts and progress five part-time KSO woodwind musicians to full-time, making the Woodwind Quintet part of our core orchestra. These initiatives will take effect immediately.

Pilot Flying J today announced the opening of two new stores to better serve professional drivers: a Pilot Travel Center in Oakwood, Ill., and a Flying J Travel Plaza in Vandalia, Ohio.

Lamar Dunn and Associates, Inc. (LDA Engineering) today announced that Mark Warriner has joined the company as chief operations manager and senior vice president. Warriner will be charged with managing the flow of the day-to-day work processes at LDA Engineering from project initiation to completion and ensure the quality of completed work to clients.

As area kids go back to school, the Kingsport Aquatic Center is changing its hours of operation beginning Monday, Aug. 12, to offer students additional evening hours to enjoy its outdoor amenities. The Kingsport Aquatic Center is now the area’s only public outdoor water park open during the week.