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Carson City's Battle Born Business Center welcomes new expansions, celebrates grand opening
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/17/2017 - 3:40pmTwo Reno-based companies, Frame Architecture and Sierra Contractors Source Plan Room, established Carson City sites in the Battle Born Business Center, a joint venture between Nevada Builders Alliance, RCM Realty Group, Handelin Law and NAI Alliance Carson City in April.
Greater Nevada Credit Union groundbreaking
Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/11/2017 - 10:35amGreater Nevada Mortgage promotes Eva Simmons
Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 6:07pmSimmons also served as a past Board member of The Young Business Professionals in Carson City, and the Carson City Chamber of Commerce ...
Greater Nevada Mortgage promotes Eva Simmons to Carson City Mortgage Funding Manager
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 10:29amGreater Nevada Mortgage has promoted Eva Simmons from Loss Mitigation Supervisor to Mortgage Funding Manager. She will be located in Carson City.
Senator Square: CHS dress code not optional
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 5:20pmIt is beautiful outside, the sun is shining, and all of nature is demonstrating its beauty through its natural and exquisite display.
The wind blows, and the trees dance. Cats and dogs run to and fro playing with one another, at least most of the time. Wild animals, though difficult to see at times, are moving about through the forest in search of food. So what is the story here a reader will ask?
CHS students are taking advantage of the beautiful weather, and some of them are going too far with the natural.
Senator Square: CHS students to present Senior Projects
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 2:20pmCarson High School students worked tirelessly over the previous eight months to prepare for Carson City community volunteers, many of them CHS graduates who completed the Senior Project themselves, to evaluate both their portfolios and their speeches to be delivered Saturday.
Senator Square: CCAI presents High School Picks 2 at CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 2:31pmThe Carson City Arts Initiative (CCAI) is delighted to present High School Pic[ks] 2 in the Community Development Building (the Brick) at 108 East Proctor Street in Carson City with 50 pieces of art by 41 students from four high schools, including Carson and Pioneer high schools.
Senator Square: Community helps Carson High dance into spring
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/08/2017 - 12:58pmThe support received from the community of Carson City is enough to make people from all over the country want to relocate. Former students know there are no special funds available for high school clubs to organize a prom or enjoy interscholastic competition.
Car Wash Fundraiser for Carson High Robotics Team
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 8:00amPlease support the Carson High School Robotics Team at our Car Wash on Sunday April 9, 2017 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ARCO (SE corner of N Carson St and E Williams St) 1017 N Carson St, Carson City, NV 89701. $5 donation. Team Captain (FIRST Tech Challenge Team #5687).
Senator Square: Carson High School's Health Occupation Students of America on fire
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 3:05pmThe 2017 Future Health Professionals State Leadership Conference results are in, and CHS students and staff were on fire, proving all their hard work paid off because both students and staff took many of the major award.
New food items introduced at Greater Nevada Field in 2017
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 3:26pmThe Reno Aces Baseball Club and Professional Sports Catering have revamped and reinvented the menus at Greater Nevada Field in 2017, officials announced Thursday. Additional game day concepts for the 2017 season include numerous brisket and bacon options, specialty hot dogs for every opponent, and an 1868 Burger, inspired by Reno 1868 FC.
Carson High School Robotics Team advances to FIRST World Championship
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 11:28amTeam Captain, the Carson High School robotics team representing Carson City, has been invited to the prestigious FIRST World Championship, which includes 39 countries, in Houston, Texas to be held next month.
Reno Aces extend television partnership with My21TV
Submitted by editor on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 9:26amThe Reno Aces Baseball Club announced Tuesday a one-year local broadcast partnership extension with Reno’s My21TV, part of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, INC. My21TV will remain the exclusive English-language broadcast home of the Reno Aces Baseball Club and air 14 Aces games throughout the season.
Senator Square: Carson High reveals its winning Shark Tank entrepreneurs
Submitted by editor on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 10:12pmThe Carson High School winners of the Shark Tank competition are in with amazing new ideas for start-up companies and new inventions of products, not to mention the monetary winnings that allow these aspiring entrepreneur-contestants to take the next step in the process of starting their own businesses or inventing and marketing their new products.
Special Olympics Northern California, Nevada prepare for epic Polar Plunge at South Tahoe
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/09/2017 - 9:26amSpecial Olympics Northern California and Nevada will host the annual South Lake Tahoe Polar Plunge fundraiser on Saturday, March 18, in the icy waters of Lake Tahoe at Zephyr Cove Resort. The Plunge will be featured during a full weekend of events and activities to benefit Special Olympics.
Senator Square: Sharks at Carson High School circle the tank in entrepreneur skills contest
Submitted by editor on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 8:40pmBringing an American reality television series to CHS Business Students is another reason why Carson High School is a cutting edge high school. Thanks to teachers Billy McHenry and Angila Golik as well as Carson City community professionals, students are offered real life experiences.
Senator Square: Seventh annual 5K Run/Walk this Saturday at CHS
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 5:22pmIt is time for a great workout at Carson High School to both support its students and potentially win a race, not to mention avoid a heart attack.
The seventh annual Safe and Sober 2017 5K Run/Walk at the CHS track facility, presented by Carson High Safe Grad Booster, is set for Feb. 11.
Senator Square: Harry Potter comes to Carson High School for Winterfest
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 9:31pmThis year’s Winterfest theme is hanging out with Harry Potter, and the plan is to turn CHS into Hogwarts with teachers creating a Hogwarts’ themed door followed by a door decorating contest.
Cruz to lead Greater Nevada Credit Union's Carson City branch
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2017 - 5:45pmHe is also actively involved with the Carson City Chamber of Commerce and teaching financial education to students through the Bite of Reality ...
Carson High Safe and Sober 5K Run/Walk
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 3:46pmPlease join us on February 11th at 10:00a.m. for the seventh annual Carson High Safe Grad - Safe & Sober 5K Run/Walk. This event is organized by volunteers of the Carson High Safe Grad Booster and will be held, once again, at the CHS Track/Field.
Fugitive in Dec. 14 kidnapping and robbery of Gardnerville man now in custody
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 10:35amA man wanted in connection to a Dec. 14 kidnapping, robbery and beating of a Gardnerville man is in custody after he was arrested at a Yerington residence Tuesday, a Douglas County sheriff's official said.
WNC business program provides students with real-world training experience
Submitted by editor on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 2:48pmIt’s a great time to be a business student at Western Nevada College. Changes to WNC’s Business program are providing students with important community contacts, real-world training, marketable skills, online course offerings and the opportunity to transfer to a four-year business program as a junior.
One in custody, one at large in Dec. 14 assault, robbery and kidnapping of Gardnerville man
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 3:18pmAn investigation into the Dec. 14 robbery, beating and kidnapping of a Gardnerville man at his home has resulted with one woman in custody and her alleged partner in the crime a fugitive from justice who is considered armed and dangerous, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Carson City emergency crews respond to brush fire on North Carson Street
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 9:15amUPDATE 8:32AM: A small brush fire was extinguished Thursday morning in a field next to Greater Nevada Credit Union on North Carson Street. The cause of the 20 by 20 foot fire was likely from a nearby homeless camp, said Carson City Fire Department Capt. Scott Baker.
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Emergency dispatch reported a brush fire shortly after 8 a.m. Thursday morning off North Carson Street next to Greater Nevada Credit Union near the Arrowhead Drive/Medical Parkway intersection.
Senator Square: Carson High to compete Wednesday against rival Douglas in faculty basketball game
Submitted by editor on Sat, 11/05/2016 - 9:54pmThis event may not be as exciting as Major League Baseball’s Chicago Cubs triumph over the Cleveland Indians, ending a 108 year title drought, but anyone who ever attended Carson High School or Douglas High School knows that its rivalry has lasted equally as long.
Community Welcome to Aces Themed Trick or Treat Event
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 10/27/2016 - 10:28amKids of all ages are invited to Greater Nevada Credit Union’s trick-or-treat event from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on October 31 at the Eagle Station branch located at 451 Eagle Station Lane in Carson City.
Guests can play Halloween games, enjoy treats, and get their pictures taken with Reno Aces baseball mascot Archie from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. There is no charge to attend, and the branch is also collecting canned food to benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada from those who would like to donate.
Tricks, treats, festivals and more: everything Halloween in Carson City and beyond
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 9:59pmIt’s that time of year again. The ghosts and ghouls come out of hiding and paint the town orange. Halloween isn’t just one night around here. Combined with the festivities of Nevada Day, you can be sure to enjoy at least a week’s worth of celebrating.
Here is a comprehensive list of fall festivals, Halloween parties, and fun for all. Items in italic are for those 21 and older only.
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I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Oct. 22 – 23
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 10/21/2016 - 7:20pmHold onto your broomstick, this weekend is bound to sweep you up in Halloween fun. First you’ll need a pumpkin. The Harvest Train Festival and Pumpkin Patch at the Nevada State Railroad Museum is a good place to start. Take the costumed kids to a Trunk or Treat at Advantage Auto Works off Old Hot Springs Road courtesy of the members of Carson Cruise Meet and Greet. Team up with Mark Twain for a ghostly tour of our haunted downtown or you can choose a shorter tour that’s perfect for families. Keep reading, this is just the tip of the candy corn.
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Carson High School celebrated 20 years with Greater Nevada Credit Union
Submitted by admin on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 12:18pmRepresentatives from Carson High School, the Carson City School District, and Greater Nevada Credit Union (GNCU) recently gathered to celebrate ...
Senator Square: Carson High School homecoming is here
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/24/2016 - 7:09pmThe excitement at Carson High School right now is off the chart as every student prepares for Homecoming and all the fun and festivities that come along with its arrival. Beginning at 1 p.m., every student in the school hustled to the CHS big gym to prepare for and celebrate everything from the freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior classes to the upcoming crowning of the 2016 Homecoming Queen and King.