Crime

Blotter: Kannapolis man charged with exploiting young children, posting child pornography to Facebook

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on Friday arrested a Kannapolis man after ...

News

‘It’s like heaven:’ Dog World Dog Park provides puppy paradise in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Wanting to make sure everything was perfect, Dana Christner was waiting to hold an official grand ...

Crime

One killed, one injured Saturday in Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — One man is dead, a second is hospitalized and police are looking for a minivan after ...

Elections

Nine candidates file for municipal office on first day

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — On the first day of filing for this year’s municipal elections, nine ...

Kannapolis

City of Kannapolis approves $85.25 million budget for 2022 fiscal year

The Kannapolis City Council has approved the fiscal year 2022 budget, which spends $85.25 million and includes no ...

News

Kannapolis native Jerry Blackwell discusses prosecuting Derek Chauvin for death of George Floyd

By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — April 20 will go down in history as the day ex-Minneapolis Police ...

Kannapolis

Dearmons gift two public art sculptures to city of Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS — Cheryl and Eric Dearmon have gifted two public art sculptures, “Smiley” and “Discover,” to the city ...

Kannapolis

Ryan Dayvault drops out of Kannapolis mayoral race

KANNAPOLIS — Ryan Dayvault’s campaign for mayor ended early. The city council member announced in a post on ...

Sports

Area Sports Briefs: Former A.L. Brown standout Cambrea Sturgis wins two sprint events

From staff reports EUGENE, Ore.   — Cambrea Sturgis of North Carolina A&T swept the women’s 100 and ...

Education

Squids, drones and boats, oh my! Students put brainpower to work during STEM Camp

By Joanie Reeder For the Salisbury Post KANNAPOLIS – In an empty hallway at Kannapolis Middle School on ...

News

Kannapolis seeks public input on future skatepark complex

KANNAPOLIS — The City of Kannapolis is studying the idea of building a skatepark complex. City officials began ...

Kannapolis

Kannapolis City Council approves sale of former Intimidators Stadium site; plans continue to materialize

KANNAPOLIS — As the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers play their inaugural season in the city’s new downtown ballpark, plans ...

News

Kannapolis council hears details of $368 million Old Beatty Ford Road development

KANNAPOLIS — When the N.C. General Assembly passed a bill in 2019 allowing Kannapolis to annex land in ...

News

Kannapolis unveils lineup for summer movie and concert series

KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis has unveiled its slate of summer concerts, movies and fireworks at Village ...

News

Two familiar Kannapolis names emerge in mayor’s race

KANNAPOLIS — As he prepared to address the small crowd of people gathered before him in downtown Kannapolis ...

Kannapolis

City of Kannapolis to have bike rodeo Saturday

Children ages 5-12 are invited to join the City of Kannapolis for a bike rodeo from 9 a.m. ...

News

Back and better than ever: Cannon Ballers kick off inaugural season in Atrium Health Ballpark

KANNAPOLIS — Standing with his back toward the outfield, gesturing up at the cloudy and brightening sky, a ...

Sports

Minor League baseball: Wood Ducks top Cannon Ballers in season opener

Staff report KANNAPOLIS — The long-awaited opening night for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark was ...

Kannapolis

Baseball is back: Cannon Ballers prepare to play opening game at Atrium Health Ballpark

KANNAPOLIS — In the previous several months, local high school and college baseball teams have squared off at ...

News

Gem Theatre marquee restoration nearing completion in Kannapolis

Staff report KANNAPOLIS — The restoration of the Gem Theatre marquee is in its final stages. The marquee, ...

Kannapolis

Kyle Seager just misses batting for cycle; Kannapolis native hits all but homer as Mariners roll past Red Sox

By Jimmy Golen AP Sports Writer BOSTON — Kyle Seager singled, doubled and tripled, Sam Haggerty and Ty ...

Sports

Wonders, Trojans facing off Monday on Cannon Ballers’ field

Staff report KANNAPOLIS — City of Kannapolis high school baseball players will make history as the first scholastic ...

Kannapolis

Duke University launches kidney disease study in Kannapolis for people of African descent

KANNAPOLIS — Through her participation in COVID-19 research with the Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), Connelia ...

Sports

Kyle Seager drives in winning run in first game as Mariners split doubleheader with Orioles

By PATRICK STEVENS Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Kannapolis native Kyle Seager’s RBI double in the eighth inning ...

Sports

Catawba baseball to play Belmont Abbey at Atrium Health Ballpark on April 19

KANNAPOLIS — After successfully hosting two college baseball games in March, Atrium Health Ballpark will host two more ...

Kannapolis

Swanee Theatre in downtown Kannapolis sold, set for second life as entertainment venue

KANNAPOLIS — A historic downtown venue will once again be an entertainment hub. The Kannapolis City Council on ...

Kannapolis

UNC Charlotte, App State to play first game in new Kannapolis baseball stadium

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte will play Appalachian State University March 23 in the city of ...

Kannapolis

Kannapolis man dies in moped crash

KANNAPOLIS — A 47-year-old man died Monday after his moped crashed into a parked vehicle on Franklin Avenue. ...

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