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Nevada marching band to attend first-ever Bands of America Grand Nationals Competition

The Pinecrest Academy Cadence Marching Band will travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, Nov. 11-13 to compete in the Bands of America Grand National Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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Southern Nevada Urban Micro Academy announces winners of poetry contest

In honor of National Poetry Month in April, the Southern Nevada Urban Micro Academy (SNUMA) held a poetry contest for students, in grades 1-8, across the academy’s three campuses.

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Local VA nurse wins Secretary Award for health care service


Local VA nurse wins Secretary Award for health care service
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Maria VanHart (right) receives the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing from Acting Nurse Executive Dr. Desiree Crawford on May 12.
Posted at 1:28 PM, May 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-14 16:39:00-04
A VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System nurse recently won the Secretary’s Award for Excellence in Nursing and Advancement of Nursing Programs for helping to improve health care services for Veterans.
Emergency Department (ED) Nurse Maria VanHart was one of six selected to receive the 2021 award, announced by Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough. VanHart was recognized for demonstrating leadership, selfless dedication to Veterans, and providing patient-centered care in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

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Four local students named Nevada scholarship winners


Four local students named Nevada scholarship winners
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and last updated 2021-05-14 17:26:58-04
The Richard Harris Law Firm proudly announced the winners of the twelfth annual Spirit of Nevada scholarship contest.
This year’s edition focused on the theme, “Nevada Past and Present,” which encouraged students to share stories and memories of hidden gems throughout Nevada’s history.
This year’s competition saw nearly 40 submissions across four categories, including written word, artwork, video and music.
Each winner was awarded a $1,000 scholarship, and $500 was awarded to the school of each winning student.
The 2021 Spirit of Nevada scholarship contest winners are:

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Southern Nevada nonprofits encouraged to apply for Cox Charities grant


Southern Nevada nonprofits encouraged to apply for Cox Charities grant
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and last updated 2021-05-04 19:58:20-04
Cox Charities, the philanthropic arm of Cox Las Vegas, invites nonprofit organizations in the company’s Southern Nevada service area to apply for its annual grants.
The application deadline is May 28 at 5 p.m.
Grants are generally awarded in amounts up to $5,000 and support the philanthropic cornerstones of education, diversity, and/or environment/sustainability.
Cox Charities has awarded more than $2.2 million to local nonprofits since 2007, with grants reviewed and selected by Cox employees. Cox Charities is funded primarily by employee contributions and a variety of fundraisers including an annual golf tournament.

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Nevada woman embarking on 550-mile horse ride


Nevada woman embarking on 550-mile horse ride
Samantha Szesciorka is embarking on a horse ride across the state of Nevada. Josh Little of KOLO 8, the ABC station in Reno, reports.
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Josh Little, KOLO 8
Posted at 11:40 PM, Apr 30, 2021
and last updated 2021-05-01 03:21:16-04
NEVADA (KOLO) — Samantha Szesciorka is about to set out on a horse ride across the state of Nevada.
“I love trail-riding and being with my horse. And I love Nevada,” exclaimed Szesciorka.
It’s a 550-mile trip, spanning 43 days.
“I try to eliminate the amount of weight he carries of course and monitor his hydration. And all of that is built into the preparations and planning in advance,” explained Szesciorka.

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AngelNV to invest $200K in Nevada-based Shark-Tank style event


AngelNV to invest $200K in Nevada-based Shark-Tank style event
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and last updated 2021-04-29 19:18:20-04
Operated by StartUpNV, a nonprofit statewide incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startup companies, 45 AngelNV investors will invest at least $200,000 in one of six companies selected by the group as finalists, including three female-owned companies, two from Reno and four in Southern Nevada.
The investment will be announced at a special Shark Tank-style event on May 8 at 1 p.m. at Las Vegas City Hall with Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman giving pre-recorded opening remarks.
Currently, the AngelNV investor group has pledged to invest at least $220,000. By the May 8 event, even more investment funding may be available and awarded to a runner up from the six finalists.

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The Rape Crisis Center bringing awareness for survivors on Denim Day

Denim Day, the annual, international event during which everyone is encouraged to wear denim to show support for sexual assault survivors, is April 28.

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Nevada Guard, Vegas partners set for exercise on Silver Mesa Way


Nevada Guard, Vegas partners set for exercise on Silver Mesa Way
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and last updated 2021-04-19 15:52:49-04
The Nevada National Guard’s 92nd Civil Support Team is set to participate alongside the Clark County Fire Department, Las Vegas Bomb and the FBI in the Desert Torch Exercise in Las Vegas April 20-22.
The exercise will collectively test the agencies’ to respond and react to any chemical, biological, nuclear or explosive contingency in Nevada.
The exercise is set to take place on Silver Mesa Way near the cross streets of Desert Inn Road and Maryland Parkway. Residents in the neighborhood will likely notice an increased presence of first responders and law enforcement personnel and vehicles in the Boulevard Mall and Sunrise Children’s Hospital neighborhoods, including the potential of personnel in hazardous material suits.

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Local returns from 11-month deployment aboard aircraft carrier Nimitz


Las Vegas native returns from 11-month deployment aboard aircraft carrier Nimitz
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and last updated 2021-03-10 16:41:00-05
A 2002 Desert Pines High School graduate and Las Vegas native recently returned to Bremerton, marking the end of an 11-month deployment aboard aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.
Petty Officer 1st Class Barbara Saephanh is a logistics specialist aboard the carrier.
As a logistics specialist, Saephanh is responsible for investigating and reporting mishaps, incidents, and haz reps that occur with sailors and Marines attached to Nimitz.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the crew of Nimitz embarked aboard the aircraft carrier for a nearly month-long sequester in its homeport of Bremerton, Wash., April 1, 2020. Nimitz then departed to the waters off the coast of Southern California to be joined by the rest of Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (NIMCSG) for integrated training prior to deploying June 8, 2020.

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