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Understanding the shortage of healthcare professionals across the United States, Carson Tahoe Health is excited to announce that nearly half of the 2016 Western Nevada College nursing graduates will be coming to work for CTH.

With a total of 20 WNC nursing graduates filling positions at Carson Tahoe, the health system’s Chief Nursing Officer, Anna Anders, had the honor of serving as an official speaker during the WNC pinning ceremony on Friday, May 20, 2016.

Toni Thompson has long had a love for the American West and its history. It shows both in the decor of her retail store and in the building she rents.

Thompson, owner of Eagle Mountain Trading Post at 110 S. Curry Street in Carson City, said she couldn't be happier running her business out of the historic structure that once served as a freight depot, livery and Overland Stage stop back in the early days of the Nevada state capital.

Recognizing the Nevada State Prison Preservation Society’s exemplary efforts to protect and restore the Nevada State Prison, a historic Nevada cultural and architectural treasure, the Leisure Hour Club of Carson City recently presented the group with a $500 donation in support of its efforts.

In honor of WWII veterans, the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour returns to the Minden Tahoe Airport next month again bringing rare bomber and fighter aircraft living history displays as part of its 110-city nationwide tour.

The American Cancer Society will be holding its annual celebration for cancer survivors and caregivers at Relay for Life. The event will be held at Mills Park in Carson City on Saturday, May 21. Relay for Life is a family-friendly event with entertainment, food, games, raffles, bounce house, and other activities included.

Recently, and over breakfast with two of my friends and colleagues, I was presented with an interesting question.

“What would happen if neither Hillary Clinton, nor, Donald Trump in the general election, did not receive the required Electoral College votes to become President of the United States. What would happen?”

This piqued my curiosity, as the American people are somewhat unsettled as to who they should vote for to be the next President of the United States.

CARSON CITY (May 12, 2016) – US Builders Review, a TrueLine Publishing-owned business-to-business trade journal striving to build strong connections within the many sectors of the U.S. construction industry, compiles an annual Best of the United States (BOTUS) list which recognizes companies across the country. These companies commit their enterprises to success, satisfied employees, and superior projects and services.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service have arrested two Sacramento area people in connection with a counterfeit money operation based out of a Carson City motel room.

On May 21, 2016, the Carson City Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” to be held at Mills Park from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. This year, more than 1.6 million individuals in the United States are expected to hear the words “You have cancer.”

The school year is winding down, which usually means the activities and excitement around Carson High amp up in direct proportion. There is also much nailbiting and desperate prayers as freshmen and sophomores take their End of Course exams, juniors and seniors finish taking their AP exams, and finals approach for all students.

Angels' tears fell from heaven Saturday morning as dozens braved cool, wet conditions to participate in the second annual Veterans Suicide Awareness March, an event organized by the Western Nevada College Veterans Resource Center.

The march, a solemn one for those participating as well as anyone who has been affected by suicide, followed a 1.5-mile course from the Bully's parking lot at the corner of North Carson Street and West College Parkway up the hill to the Western Nevada College (WNC) campus.

Under rainy skies and the heaviness of a tragedy that wounded a community, law enforcement officers from around the state assembled at the state capitol grounds Thursday to pay tribute to Carson City Sheriff's Deputy Carl Howell, the 129th Nevada law officer to die in the line of duty.

Mary Kaye Knaphus returns to Piper’s Opera House, Sunday, May 29, 2016 at 3:30pm. Doors open at 3:00pm.

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Carson City area, Allstate Exclusive Agency Owner David Smith has been designated an Allstate Premier Agency for 2016.

The Allstate Premier Agency designation is bestowed upon 32 percent of Allstate’s nearly 10,000 agency owners across the country. This designation is presented to Allstate agency owner David Smith for his outstanding business performance and commitment to putting customers at the center of his agency’s work.

Are you a supporter of the United States military, specifically the Sea Services? We need this Community to show that support! Come and learn more about the wide array of missions conducted by the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines.

With an innovative camp curriculum developed from the country that invented soccer — and a team of coaches who grew up eating, drinking and breathing the sport — Challenger Sports is bringing young players throughout the United States and Canada an up close and personal opportunity to experience the sport closest to Britain’s heart.

The Brewery Arts Center (BAC) in downtown Carson City will be hosting a free summer concert series this year, sponsored by the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation.

Through the efforts of the BAC, Carson City was one of 15 cities nationwide awarded the concert series for 2016.

The Levitt AMP Carson City Music Series kicks off June 4 and will run every Saturday evening through August 6 with live music starting at 7 p.m. along Minnesota Street next to the BAC. The 10-week music series will include one Friday night show on June 17.

The concert series is free and open to the public.

Visit the Historic Fourth Ward School Museum. The Last One Standing of its kind in the United States. Explore the Comstock story, Mark Twain’s life, letter press printing, early Nevada education and mining. This year’s changing gallery is The Comstock Through Time.

Adams Hub is proud to congratulate BaseVenture on its quick progress and traction in the financial technology (FinTech) industry – as evidenced by BaseVenture’s selection to be a presenter at Finovate Spring 2016.

BaseVenture, an innovative new software as a service (SaaS) platform that is transforming private fund management and administration, counts Adams Hub as one of its early investors, and has an office within the Adams Hub Business Incubator in Carson City.

This Saturday, April 30, Partnership Carson City will hold its annual Prescription Drug Roundup day. Bring your used and expired prescription drugs to drop off locations in Carson City for proper disposal to protect our community and water supply.

The Constitution is the greatest achievement of man to date in defining a government to sustain Liberty for its people. Governments exist between two poles of thought. One pole is the Government is all important and powerful and people exist to serve the Government (slave). The other pole is People create governments to protect their Rights (free). See the Declaration of Independence paragraph two.