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Street named in honor of Kannapolis military veterans

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council has renamed Southern Avenue to Kannapolis Veterans Way. The street is near ...

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Gem Theatre summer matinees return to Kannapolis

KANNAPOLIS— This summer, help celebrate the reopening of the Gem Theatre with $2 summer matinees. Enjoy the newly ...

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Kannapolis City Council does not approve rezoning request for Davidson Highway property

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council opposed a rezoning request for roughly 10 acres of land located on ...

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Memorial Day event will be held Monday

KANNAPOLIS — Join in on Monday, May 27, for a Memorial Day event at Veterans Park on Main ...

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Kannapolis presents new fiscal year budget

KANNAPOLIS — After holding two, separate work session meetings on May 9 and 13 that went over several ...

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Preview: Kannapolis City Council to hear recommended budget for upcoming fiscal year

KANNAPOLIS — After holding two work sessions going over different projects and initiatives on May 9 and 13, ...

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A Kannapolis “gem” reopens to a standing ovation

KANNAPOLIS — The smell of popcorn has returned to the Gem Theatre. After five-and-a-half months of renovations, the ...

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Law Enforcement Day serves as solemn reminder of ‘ultimate sacrifice’

Submitted KANNAPOLIS — A sunny, slightly breezy day greeted the crowd gathered Friday morning at the intersection of ...

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Retired or retiring? Check out Kannapolis!

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis was recently named one of the best cities in North Carolina to retire to by ...

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Chief Spry updates Kannapolis City Council on city hall security measures

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council voted at its March 25 meeting to begin enforcing the ordinance of ...

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Kannapolis Farmers Market will open next Thursday

Submitted KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Farmers Market will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 2. The ...

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Kannapolis proceeds with rezoning request for townhome development despite resident pushback

KANNAPOLIS — After much back and forth, the Kannapolis City Council ultimately decided at its April 22 meeting ...

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Kannapolis 10th annual Jiggy Festival begins next week

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis will celebrate 10 years of the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival with a variety of ...

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Preview: Kannapolis City Council to vote on approving CDBG and HOME program fund

KANNAPOLIS — At its upcoming meeting, the Kannapolis City Council will consider approving the fiscal year 2024-2025 Community ...

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Kannapolis native supports Super Hornet jet aircraft

By Alvin Plexico Navy Office of Community Outreach VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Petty Officer 1st Class Irvin Garcia, ...

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Kannapolis residents and city officials examine unsheltered population issues

KANNAPOLIS — During the Feb. 12 Kannapolis City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Doug Wilson made a speech ...

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Kannapolis recognized at annual safety awards

KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina Department of Labor recognized area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety ...

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer

KANNAPOLIS — Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with a lineup of concerts, movies, and of course, ...

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Kannapolis Jiggy Festival will feature pig racing attraction

Submitted KANNAPOLIS — The City of Kannapolis will celebrate 10 years of the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival ...

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Kannapolis City Council moves forward with parks and rec master plan

KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis City Council voted to approve the 2024-2034 Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan at ...

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Cabarrus Co. seeks resident input on regional preparedness plan: Brief survey to help guide future emergency management efforts

To enhance disaster preparedness and resilience, Cabarrus County has joined with Stanly and Union counties to invite participation ...

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Kannapolis announces holiday closing information

KANNAPOLIS — City of Kannapolis offices will be closed Friday in observance of the Easter Holiday. Offices will ...

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Kannapolis City Council changes safety procedures for public meetings

KANNAPOLIS — At its March 25 meeting, the Kannapolis City Council voted to make enhancements to enforce safety ...

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Preview: Kannapolis to consider approving parks and recreation masterplan

KANNAPOLIS — At its upcoming meeting, the Kannapolis City Council will hear from Parks and Recreation Director Gary ...

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Eight-year-old receives award for bravery for saving mother’s life

The Kannapolis Police Department recently presented eight-year-old Kailagh Payne with a letter of commendation for her bravery after ...

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Kannapolis promotes Hassenfritz to engineering director

KANNAPOLIS — Following former engineering director Scott Kaufhold’s recent retirement, the city of Kannapolis promoted its deputy engineering ...

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Kannapolis City Schools among NC units to receive STEM grants

KANNAPOLIS — Kannapolis City Schools is on the receiving end of more than $41,000 as one of the ...

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New Kannapolis water tank nearing completion

KANNAPOLIS — Crews are busy painting the city’s newest water storage tank this week. The crews are using ...

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