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Come one, come all. Scheduled for Monday, Sept. 10 from 4:30 to 8 p.m., this once-a-year event takes the traditional back-to-school night to a whole new level as Carson High School opens its doors a little wider and a little longer.

An 18 year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday morning at 8:45 a.m. in the 600 block of Hot Springs Road on felony drug possession charges along with misdemeanor first-offense domestic battery, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

American culture has been focused on being great for as far back as I can remember.

Striving for greatness is a good thing. I certainly believe in doing and giving my best in all of my daily tasks or endeavors.

Women As Change Makers Summit: Brilliant Women and Bold Ideas is scheduled to take place Friday, Sept. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Atlantis Casino Resort, 3800 South Virginia Street in Reno.

One of the most historic events affecting the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) was the proclamation of Sept. 22 as American Business Women’s Day.

Due to extremely dry vegetation and very high fire danger, Eldorado National Forest Supervisor Laurence Crabtree announced that additional fire restrictions will go into effect that will prohibit recreational target shooting beginning Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. These restrictions will be in effect through Oct. 9, 2018, but could be extended if necessary.

Last month the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office visited a senior citizen for a Caring Neighbors referral. Caring Neighbors is a new program administered by DCSO, where qualified and uniformed volunteers call and visit the seniors in our community.

Carson City businesses have new regulations to follow for temporary signage such as banners, flags, and A-frame boards.

The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Business recently celebrated the commencement of 27 students from its nationally ranked Online Executive MBA program. The program, which is ranked No. 33 of 199 schools in U.S. News and World Report’s “2018 Best Online MBA Programs” category, has now graduated six cohorts.

Welcome to Thursday Carson City. It is Sept. 6, 2018. Today’s events are related to fitness and hikes, a memorial walk and run, plus art showings and business and family support group meetings.

CARSON CITY — In an ongoing effort to address substance use prevention and treatment in the Silver State, Gov. Brian Sandoval has launched a campaign to help Nevadans recovering from addiction and help employers looking to provide a workplace that supports recovery.

Nevadans, prepare yourselves for lower utility bills. And thank tax cuts for the drop. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Global Energy Institute, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — passed and signed last year — will save Nevada investor-owned utility residential ratepayers an average of $200 per customer over the next five years.

UPDATE 7:59PM: Cable and internet service in the Carson City and surrounding areas via Charter are reportedly returning with spotty reception in some areas and full service in others.
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UPDATE 6:42PM: Minden and Gardnerville Charter customers in Douglas County also report cable TV, internet and phone outage.
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UPDATE 6:10PM: Carson City and Dayton area Charter customers are reporting they are without cable TV, internet and phone.
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Charter Communications has confirmed a widespread internet outage that began at around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Carson City area.

The state’s Board of Wildlife Commissioners is currently seeking nominations for the 2018 Wayne E. Kirch Nevada Wildlife Conservation Award.

Dawnyel Ray has been named the new Branch Manager of Greater Nevada Credit Union’s (GNCU) Dayton Branch located at 555 U.S. Highway 50 East, Dayton.

Ray joins GNCU with more than seven years of banking experience, including previous roles as an assistant branch manager and a personal banker. She also has six years of management experience within the car rental business.

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to strengthen and grow our relationships in the Dayton community and to help my new team inspire one another,” Ray said.

General Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Early voting will be open at the Carson City Courthouse Oct. 20 through Nov. 2.

On International Overdose Awareness Day, Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development Anne Hazlett announced Friday that USDA has formalized an innovative agreement in which a nonprofit organization will purchase homes from the Department and convert them to transitional housing for people recovering from opioid misuse.

With daily news reports of gang shootouts and knifings in cities all across America, I thought it would be good time to update our community on where Carson City stands when it comes to dealing with local gang issues. As we all know, growth brings challenges and sometimes those challenges include attracting those less than savory characters causing discomfort in an otherwise sedate and perceivably safe community.

A 24 year-old Carson City man was arrested early Saturday morning at 1:50 a.m. in the 3700 block of South Carson Street on felony methamphetamine possession, misdemeanor drug paraphernalia possession, and an outstanding misdemeanor contempt of court warrant, a Carson City sheriff's deputy said.

Four-legged residents posed a curiosity for participants of the September Wine Walk, a monthly event sponsored by Carson City's Downtown Business Association.

A 52 year-old transient man was arrested Friday afternoon at 1:04 p.m. in the 3200 block of Market Street on misdemeanor charges of ex-felon failing to register and soliciting motorists, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy reported.

Come to Tech Shield’s Open House during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Saturday, Sept. 1 and Sunday, Sept. 2.

It’s nice that the beginning of the school year is almost immediately rewarded with a three-day weekend. You’ll find annual events like Civil War Days in Virginia City and the Best in the West Rib Cook-off in Sparks, in addition to smaller happenings like the monthly Downtown Carson City Wine Walk and a roller derby double-header. If you haven’t made plans to head for the hills, take a look at your options and have a fun and safe Labor Day weekend.

SATURDAY:

CARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has completed his trip to Japan with the National Governors Association. Sandoval has now arrived in Australia for the second leg of his journey.

Join Coffee Connections host Jenny Treece on Thursday morning, September 6, 2018, at Rustically Divine, 410 N. Carson St. in Carson City.

Come mingle with other business professionals and people in the community to expand your network and your way of thinking.

This week we will be brainstorming creative ways to market your business to the local community.

Space is limited so please RSVP to jenny@carsonnow.org or by text to 970-948-3062. See you soon!

In a Tax Court Memo Decision, the property manager of a 60 unit apartment complex was found to be an employee, not an independent contractor. The owner, Hampton Software Development LLC (Hampton) did not issue form 1099-MISC or any other 1099 form to the manager. Mr. Herndon, for the $2,000 per month he was paid.

CARSON CITY — New energy codes and water conservation regulations have made it necessary for builders to become associated with a certified ratings program.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying two commercial burglary suspects who broke into a vapor store and stole merchandise.

RENO — California Pacific Airlines announced plans Monday for service along the West Coast that will begin Nov. 1, 2018. Flying from its base at the McClellan – Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, Calif., CPA will initially offer service to the communities of San Jose in the Bay Area and northern Nevada through the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.

A new, yet not so new, technology policy at CHS has upset some and caused others to look at the potential benefits.

No longer are students allowed to possess their earbuds at school let alone use them during breaks or at lunch time. Accessing cell-phones during class may also result in confiscation, delivery to the office, and a call home to have the parent or guardian come and personally pick it up from the office.