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Dr. Samer A. El-Chemeitelli joins Roane Medical Sleep Center as medical director for the evolving hospital-based sleep program.

“We welcome the leadership of Dr. El-Chemeitelli,” said Jim Gann, president and chief administrative officer of the Harriman-based hospital.

“Dr. El-Chemeitelli’s expertise and dedication to diagnosing sleep disorders will lead our efforts in effectively administering personalized patient care and help manage demand for this specialized service,” Gann added.

The Sears Hometown Store of Harriman has been named a 2011 Sears Hometown Store Premier Dealer.

This annual award recognizes Sears Hometown Stores across the country that consistently offer the quality customer service, outstanding store performance and standards and exceptional demonstrations of community involvement.

Harriman Sears is among only 190 stores from more than 800 locations throughout the U.S. to receive this national recognition.

Tennesseans receiving unemployment benefits are no longer looking for that check in the mail.
That’s because the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development has phased out paper checks.
Claimants are now receiving either a Visa debit card called Tennessee Automa-
ted Payment or electing to have their benefits directly deposited into their bank account.