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Swine flu closes Carson Valley Boys & Girls Club

The Boys & Girls Club of Carson Valley has closed its Pau-Wa-Lu Middle School location this week in response to a second confirmed case of the swine flu.

Job market drives many back to school

Worrying about their job prospects - and sometime finding themselves with too much time on their hands - many Northern Nevada residents are returning to school.

Staples hosting school supply drive

The Staples store at 915 Jacks Valley Road is teaming up with DoSomething.org for the second annual national school supply drive.

Boise State to get $1.2 million to visit Virginia Tech in 2010

BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Boise State will head east to play Virginia Tech in 2010.School officials announced the matchup Thursday.

Scientists try to stop schizophrenia

PORTLAND, Maine - She was sociable and happy in high school. But in college that changed abruptly: Depressed and withdrawn, some days she couldn't get out of bed.And that wasn't all.

Carson bus routes to remain same

Carson City will not be reducing bus service next school year, despite earlier plans to do so, Superintendent Richard Stokes said.

School board OKs 4-day week at Whittell High

STATELINE (AP) - Douglas County school trustees have approved a pilot, four-day school week for George Whittell High School at Lake Tahoe.

City parks to maintain fields for schools

Down to only two groundskeepers, the Carson City School District is partnering with the city to maintain the bulk of its playing fields.

Jim Rogers leaves his mark on universities

LAS VEGAS - Jim Rogers started speaking his mind early, writing editorials in 1956 for the campus newspaper at Las Vegas High School.

Fleming receives nursing degree from Azusa Pacific

Amanda Kay Fleming graduated cum laude from Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Calif., May 9. Fleming is a 2005 graduate of Carson High School. She earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing. She also completed a month-long tour in Kolkata, India...

Douglas school board president apologizes

MINDEN - The president of the Douglas County School Board says she's sorry for a comment she made during Superintendent Carol Lark's evaluation last month.

Calendar of Events 7/3

TodayFree books and planter decorating for families will be held from 10 a.m. to noon today at the Silver City School House Community Center and Park. For more information, call Quest Lakes at 287-7598.

Charter school adding 2 grades

Silver State Charter High School, which has been steadily growing since it opened five years ago, plans to expand next year to include seventh and eighth grades.Principal Steve Knight said it is a response to community demand.

School in session for science teachers

Using white plastic balls and a light bulb, students learned Tuesday how the sun affects the phases of the moon.But these weren't average students in an average science camp.

Rodeo plates benefit school clubs, charities

The “Rodeo State” license plates are more than just a freeway fashion statement.

Former teaches pleads to striking girl

A former Empire Elementary School teacher who resigned in light of allegations that he struck a 9-year-old girl in the head with a book, pleaded no contest to the charge of misdemeanor battery Thursday.

Durga: A Drum Story

Your perspective of drumming will be forever changed!

“DURGA’S DRUM STORY” is a unique and acclaimed performance using multi-media to entertain

and inspire as you learn about the rich and fascinating history of drumming.

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