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Home Federal Bank named Evelyn Crawford a 2013 Hometown Hero and presented a check for $2,500 in her name to Ronald McDonald House at a ceremony held at Home Federal Bank’s headquarters in downtown Knoxville on Monday, May 6.

To thank the men and women who keep America moving, Pilot Flying J this May is offering double rewards points for professional drivers through its MyRewards program.

U.S. Cellular (NYSE: USM) announced that, starting May 1, it will begin offering its postpaid service in 47 Sam’s Club locations across 14 states, including the two locations in Knoxville. Sam’s Club members can now purchase U.S. Cellular’s value-packed plans and a range of eight cutting-edge devices, which includes the new Samsung GALAXY S® 4.

Home Federal Bank named Gregory E. Walters a Hometown Hero and also the program’s 2013 overall winner and presented a check for $5,000 in his name to Friends of Literacy at a ceremony at Home Federal Bank’s Fountain City branch on Thursday, May 2.

Home Federal Bank named Tami Wyatt a 2013 Hometown Hero and presented a check for $2,500 in her name to Smoky Mountain Service Dogs at a ceremony held at the Home Federal Bank Maryville branch on Wednesday, May 1.

Home Federal Bank named Barbara Hatcher a 2013 Hometown Hero and presented a check for $2,500 in her name to Girl Scout Council of the Southern Appalachians at a ceremony held at the Home Federal Bank Maryville branch on Wednesday, May 1.

Today, PetSafe launched its third annual “Bark for Your Park” contest through which cities across the U.S. can win funding to build local dog parks.

The board of directors of Pilot Flying J today announced the appointment of Reid Weingarten, listed earlier this year by the National Law Journal as one of the nation’s 100 most influential lawyers, to serve as a “special independent counsel”.

Home Federal Bank named Stephanie Wallace a 2013 Hometown Hero and presented a check for $2,500 in her name to SOAR Youth Ministries at a ceremony held at SOAR in the Lonsdale community on Tuesday, April 30.

The Aslan Foundation Board welcomed Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett to the site of the future High Ground Park on Tuesday, April 30, to update the mayors on plans for the project. Construction will begin on the low-impact park in two weeks to preserve the natural beauty of South Knoxville and historic Civil War-era Fort Higley. From left to right are Aslan Foundation Board Member Mark Williams, Aslan Foundation Executive Director Jeff Mansour, Aslan Foundation Board Vice President Lindsay McDonough, Jim McDonough, Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Aslan Foundation Board President Bob Young. Leaders of the Aslan Foundation today briefed Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett on how High Ground Park will preserve an important part of Knoxville’s Civil War heritage as well as contribute to the revitalization of South Knoxville.