Business

Austin Dickson of Farragut understood the educational benefits of Roane State Community College’s Advanced Materials Training and Education Center when he signed up for the courses.

He wanted to learn new skills and broaden his résumé, and the AMTEC program’s classes — including Occupational Safety and Health Administration safety certification and computer skills — fit his goals.

The AT&T Authorized Retailer in Pinnacle Pointe shopping center at 1828 Roane State Hwy., Harriman, is among the stores included in a merger between Thompson Wireless and We’re Wireless.

The new company, NewWave Link, is one of the largest groups of AT&T Authorized Retailers in the U.S., with more than 80 locations in Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, Arkansas and Virginia.

Thompson Wireless was founded in 1993 and headquartered in Hernando, Miss. We’re Wireless was founded in 1990 with headquarters in Jackson.

Food City stores in Harriman, Kingston and Oliver Springs recently recognized employees through the supermarket chain’s Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program.

Cory Hines of the Harriman store was honored for his work with the Harriman Fire Department and Roane County Rescue Squad.

The Kingston store applauded Cory Frye for his work with the Lenoir City Youth Football Organization.
Megan Webster, an associate at the Oliver Springs store, was honored for her work with the Oliver Springs Historical Society.

Mediator Janis Stone is in the business of practicing peace in the courtroom.

Stone’s business, Practicing Peace Mediation Services is located above Tom McFarland’s office on 100 E. Race St. in Kingston. Through the business, she offers affordable mediation to her client base.

Mediators can come into legal matters as a way of cutting costs in a drawn-out situation, whether it be for domestic or substance abuse, divorce or custody arrangements.