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Carson High School senior honored as Coca-Cola scholar semifinalist
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/08/2020 - 9:14amThe Carson City School District and Carson High School are pleased to announce CHS Senior Cristian Garcia Perez has been named a semifinalist for the 2021 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, putting him in the running for one of the 150 college scholarships worth $20,000.
Senator Square: Helping to give Carson City students in need a merry Christmas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/06/2020 - 5:38amMany in Carson City do everything they can to help the less fortunate, and those opportunities never cease being opportunities. With this in mind, the holidays are here, the semester at Carson High School is almost over, Christmas vacation, also known as winter break, begins Dec. 19, and there is another opportunity to be generous for those who have plenty.
Longtime Educator, Commissioner to Receive Academic Degree Posthumous
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 5:49pmNevada Indian Commission Commissioner Lori Pasqua will be honored with a posthumous Bachelor of Arts degree by the University of Nevada-Reno at its winter commencement on Saturday. Her family will accept this honorary degree on her behalf.
It’s a ‘Food of Love’ Story at Pioneer High School in Carson City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 9:46amMahatma Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Putting gratitude into action by helping others is an authentic way to express an attitude of thanksgiving. Students at Pioneer High School (PHS) “lost themselves” in service by assembling Thanksgiving dinner baskets for those in need.
Obituary: Alan Harney Glover, Carson City's previous Clerk-Recorder, dedicated resident
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/04/2020 - 8:25amCarson City's Happy Outlet hosts 3rd annual Happy Holiday Food Drive now through Dec. 18
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/03/2020 - 1:18pmHelp us feed Northern Nevada this season. The Happy Outlet's annual Happy Holiday Food Drive is our most successful event of the year. In 2019 we were able to help feed nearly 500 families. Our goal this year is to meet or exceed that.
Former Carson City Clerk-Recorder, Nevada lawmaker Alan Glover dies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 11:50amFormer Carson City Clerk-Recorder Alan Glover, who served nearly 40 years of public service including elected seats in the Nevada Legislature, died on Monday. According to the Nevada Appeal he died of pneumonia caused by a COVID-19 infection.
Carson City supervisors to discuss proposed water rate hike, vehicle purchases and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 2:16pmThe next Carson City Board of Supervisors meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center located at 851 E. William Street.
On the agenda for discussion includes an increase in water rates, the replacement of 32 city vehicles, water purchases and more.
Stroudwater Associates Partners with Greater Commercial Lending to Help Rural Healthcare Businesses Fund High Impact Projects
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 11:03amStroudwater Associates, the nation’s leading source of strategic, operational, and financial strategy for rural, community and county-district owned hospitals, announced today a joint venture with Greater Commercial Lending (GCL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Greater Nevada Credit Union, recognized as one of the nation’s leading USDA lenders, to help rural healthcare businesses access USDA guaranteed loans. The new partnership will be known as StroudwaterGCL Rural Healthcare Capital.
More flights, enhanced cleaning measures added at Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/01/2020 - 10:06amAirlines have added a blend of new seasonal and year-round flights at Reno-Tahoe International while the airport has added extensive measures to help keep customers safe who need to travel this year.
Agencies continue prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 3:57pmTahoe Fire and Fuels Team members will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, weather and conditions permitting. California State Parks and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District are scheduled to burn hand piles on the east and west shores. Smoke may be visible.
Beautiful reflection of Slide Mountain on Washoe Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 7:16pmThis beautiful reflection of Slide Mountain on Washoe Lake was photographed Saturday by Carson Now reader Deb Taylor.
DMV advises to avoid post-Thanksgiving lines; Carson City remains appointment-based
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 4:50pmCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles wants to remind customers to try online services first and to avoid standing in line at offices early next week.
Outdoor gardening with JoAnne Skelly: Composting pine needles
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 3:19pmOn our walk today I was commenting to my husband “I can’t believe two pine trees could lose that many needles!” This was after I spent a number of hours raking the needles up from the driveway. My next question was “Can I compost pine needles?”
Senator Square: Carson High School's Fellowship of Christian Athletes selling Christmas trees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 8:18amPastor Tim Plummer, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Missionary Area Director, has once again brought Christmas trees to Carson City to support FCA. Christmas is fast approaching, and most agree it is the best time of the year. The holidays can be a difficult time for many, but it does not have to be this way.
Carson City's Miles Construction Secures Project for New thyssenkrupp Service Center at Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:20amMiles Construction of Carson City, Nev., has partnered with thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, a German-based company, to design and build the company’s new service and manufacturing center at the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center in 2021.
Public Service Announcement from Mayor Elect Lori Bagwell
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/27/2020 - 9:15amColumn: Hail to the Turkey, an American icon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 2:04pmSince the first Thanksgiving feast held 400 years ago, the turkey has served as an enduring icon of one of America's most beloved holidays.
Appearing as a plump, grandly plumed image on everything from collectible trinkets to practical place settings these days, the tom turkey has long symbolized the blessing of bounty celebrated by Americans each Thanksgiving Day.
Local 169 donates $12,500 in grocery gift cards to northern Nevada nonprofits to help families and veterans
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 8:50amLaborers Union Local 169 donated $12,500 in grocery store gift cards to seven local nonprofits in northern Nevada to support the local community in this time of need.
Insurance agency partners with Carson City's FISH for food and clothing holiday drive
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 7:30amFarmers Insurance Greg Burnop Agency in Carson City is proudly collaborating with Friends in Service Helping, also known as FISH, in sponsoring a food and clothing drive.
Veteran Reno news anchor, public service spokesman Brent Boynton dies of COVID-19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 3:50pmLongtime Reno news anchor Brent Boynton died of coronavirus on Tuesday. He was 64.
Greater Nevada Credit Union ignites Audacity Fund Reno with $25,000 contribution
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:04amGreater Nevada Credit Union, a Carson City-based credit union serving northern Nevada, contributes $25,000 as the first corporate sponsor and financial institution to the Audacity Fund Reno, which provides funding, education and support to local business owners from underserved populations.
Nevada governor limits gathering sizes, reduces occupancy at certain places as COVID-19 cases climb
Submitted by admin on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 6:26pmGov. Steve Sisolak announced on Sunday that he is lowering occupancy limits and once again reducing the size of allowed gatherings as COVID-19 continues to spread like wildfire across the state, setting records day after day for new reported cases.
Senator Square: Carson High School NJROTC cadets compete, serve and remember
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/22/2020 - 7:54amCarson High School's NJROTC Drill and Color Guard team competed in their first ever ‘virtual’ drill competition hosted by University of North Carolina ROTC program. The various teams’ performances were captured on video and sent to the University for judging.
Carson Nugget to host annual Community Thanksgiving Feast with COVID measures in place
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 2:27pmThis year the Carson Nugget in Carson City will celebrate its 63rd annual Community Thanksgiving Feast on Thursday, Nov. 26 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to join us in the Grand Ballroom. All guests will receive a free 8-inch turkey sandwich, stuffing, cranberry sauce and more.
Carson Tahoe offers 2 COVID testing sites, extended weekend hours; closes 2 Walmart clinics
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 5:15pmDue to the great demand for COVID-19 symptomatic testing in our area, and to help manage the influx of COVID cases, Carson Tahoe is providing symptomatic testing at two convenient locations. This service is reserved is for people experiencing COVID-like symptoms such as; fever, cough, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, and sore throat.
Carson City issues Public Service Annoucement regarding COVID-19, flu season, construction, and more
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 2:54pmNevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition encourages participation in Thursday's Great American Smokeout
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 10:33amThe Nevada Tobacco Prevention Coalition, comprised of collaborating public health and private partner organizations, encourages Nevadans to participate in Thursday's 44th Annual Great American Smokeout.
WNC partners with donors to start food and hygiene pantry for Carson City area students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/18/2020 - 9:03amAddressing a need that was revealed during a 2020 student survey, Western Nevada College is nearing completion of a Food and Hygiene Pantry for students and their families.
Homeless pets to eat well over holidays thanks to Carson City real estate agents delivering 436 pounds of pet food
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 5:08pmColdwell Banker Select real estate agents serving Northern Nevada delivered 435.8 pounds of pet food to Friends in Service Helping, or FISH, a Carson City-based social services organization and pet food provider site for Feeding Pets of the Homeless.