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South Carson City McDonald's reopens with all-new look

Despite temperature warming early and quickly Saturday, a line of McDonald's fans were loving the new South Carson Street restaurant's look unveiled at its Grand Opening celebration.

The first 50 people in line were awarded one free Big Mac a week for the next year, said McDonald's Nevada Director of Operations Clayton Burns, while the next 100 customers in line after that qualified for one free McCafe per month for the next year.

Each customer was also able to spin a prize wheel for both food and non-food gifts, Burns said.

The 60-day remodel project finished around July 1, he said, giving the restaurant a fresh, all-new look inside and out.

"It's fresh and looks beautiful," Burns said. "We went throughout and took off all the older outside of the building, resurfaced with stucco and added a modernized edge all the way around the exterior," Burns said.

Inside features all new decor, including tables, seating, and flooring tile.

A new digital kiosk was also installed in the order area for customers who don't want to wait in line for traditional counter service, Burns said, along with direct kitchen-to-table food service tracked using Blue Tooth technology.

"You are going to see table service now that will feature blue-tooth table locators," he said. "You put it on your table and that's going to tell us where you are located in the restaurant so we can bring your order to you."

The all-new McDonald's in South Carson City, located at 3905 South Carson Street off Eagle Station, has seating for about 70 patrons in the dining room plus 50 more seats in the Playland area, which also features a new look.

"The Playland is most exciting to me because I've got two young kids," Burns said. "It's brand-new, state of the art, filled the coolest and best things in there."

McDonald's on South Carson Street employs about 30 part-time crew members, Burns said, along with around 20 full-time staff, including managers.

Even with the addition of direct table service staff, Burns said the new McDonald's is always continuously hiring and he encourages people interested in working for the restaurant to apply.

Business growth is what led to the remodel in the first place, Burns said, and McDonald's customers deserve all of the credit.

"We're thankful for the community, which is what makes all of this happen," he said. "It's why we were able to build this new beautiful building and have that great play land for the kids and offer all the jobs."

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Just a few days left, and the school year will over. Scope out one of Carson City’s neighborhood parks during today’s Easy Walk or participate in something a little more strenuous as Muscle Powered tackles Prison Hill, off Snyder. Kids are encouraged to wear their comfy clothes and bring a favorite stuffed animal during the Carson Library’s weekly Pajama Story Time. The Deputy Howell Memorial Music Festival is quickly approaching, so all volunteers will need to attend tonight’s planning meeting at Harley Davidson.

TUESDAY:

Memorial Day in Carson City is never just a single day event.

Here in the Nevada state capital, it takes four days to make things right for the service men and women buried here who have served and sacrificed over the years.

Members of the Carson City Marine Corps League held a ceremony at the Stewart Indian School Cemetery along Clear Creek Road Monday morning to honor the service and sacrifices of American Indians.

Dozens gathered this Memorial Day at Lone Mountain Cemetery in Carson City to honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom and liberty.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — Runoff from the record snowfall is creating some new waterfalls around the Tahoe Basin. Waterfalls are sprouting in places that are typically parched.

Major ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft say their business model in Nevada is endangered after additional restrictions on their drivers surfaced in the Assembly late Friday and were heard in a budget committee Monday.

A 30-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Saturday for felony suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, misdemeanor violation of bail conditions and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Under the cool shade of a grove of trees behind Fuji Park and across Clear Creek near Baily Pond rest two Union soldiers.

The American Civil War veterans were laid to rest here more than a century ago back when the property was site of the Ormsby County Poor Farm.

The Leisure Hour Club recently installed new officers for the 2017-18 year. Sworn in during the organization’s May meeting by former Co-president Helen Skipworth are:

Carson City Symphony's 33rd annual Pops Party concert will be held on back lawn of the Governor's Mansion on Sunday, June 11. The program features the Carson City Symphony, Carson City Symphony Chorus, and guest singer CeCe Gable.

Carson City has an awesome Farmers Market and it begins on Saturday, June 3. Hear more about the market as It's Your City host Cortney Bloomer speaks with David Theiss of Butler Meats.

The long weekend continues. Memorial Day is for remembering our fallen heroes, those who have or are serving in our Armed Forces. We also honor those loved ones left behind. With several services around the area, you’ll easily find a way to pay your respects. Pick up an American flag at any of the shops or restaurants at the Carson Mall. Stay safe out there, and enjoy the day.

MONDAY: Memorial Day

  • -- Free Swim Day for all active and retired Military at Carson Hot Springs (7am-10pm; outdoor pool only)

CARSON CITY — Gov. Brian Sandoval signed several bills into law on Saturday including measures that will provide voters with physical disabilities more accommodations at polling locations, codify into state law existing regulations allowing for eSports betting and wagering on other specific events, and allow the authorization of a funding stream for enhancements to Nevada state parks and museums.

A water rate agreement between Minden and Carson City could come up for a vote before Carson City supervisors this week.

Update 2:40 p.m.: The male subject has been safely plucked from the river.
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Carson City Fire Department and its swift water rescue team were dispatched Sunday afternoon to the area of Golden Eagle for a rescue on the Carson River.

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SUNDAY:

It is that time of year again, time for the Carson High School Class of 2017 to graduate and move on toward other exciting endeavors. Many graduates will continue their education by heading up to the next level, going off to college, while some will attend a trade school, and yet others will simply begin employment in a field of their choice.

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The Spring Farmer's Market at Musser and Nevada streets, a prelude to the popular Third and Curry Farmer's Market that crowds the parking lot across from Bob McFadden Plaza throughout the summer, was held Saturday morning.

Historic steam engines from the V&T Railway and the Nevada State Railroad Museum (NSRM) were awakened from their long winter slumber Saturday morning to mark the start of Carson City's summer season on the rails.

UPDATE: Traffic lanes on Highway 50 and Fairview are now clear and open, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
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Carson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Saturday afternoon to a vehicle crash involving a motorcycle in the area of Highway 50 and Fairview.

A pair of Dayton women were arrested Friday evening at 7:39 p.m. at a business in the 7000 block of U.S. Highway East for felony burglary, a Carson City Sheriff's deputy said.

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Northern Nevadans in and around the Nevada state capital were given a proper send off to the big three-day holiday weekend Friday afternoon by Carson City resident E.D. Crouser, well known in the community for waving her uplifting messages to motorists at busy intersections around town.