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Back to School 2017: KCS dress code

Kannapolis City Schools has updated its dress code policy for the 2017-18 school year. To view the full ...

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Back to School 2017: KCS uniform information

Uniform information for Kannapolis City Schools. For kindergarten through fifth grade, students may wear collared shirts that are ...

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Back to School 2017: Kannapolis City Schools

Kannapolis City Schools begin Monday, Aug. 28. School start times have changed for the 2017-18 school year, and ...

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Back to School 2017: KCS Superintendent comment — Dreams becoming reality in Kannapolis City Schools

By Dr. Darren “Chip” Buckwell Superintendent, Kannapolis City Schools Welcome to the start of the 2017-2018 school year ...

Crime

Iredell woman charged with abuse of 10-week-old child

STATESVILLE — Iredell County authorities say a 20-year-old woman has been charged with felony child abuse after her 10-week-old ...

Crime

Concord man convicted of rape, other sex offenses will serve nearly 20 years

SALISBURY — Ruben Ramirez Farias of Concord was convicted this week in Rowan County Criminal Superior Court of ...

Entertainment

N.C. Music Hall Of Fame announces 2017 inductees

KANNAPOLIS — The North Carolina Music Hall of Fame inductions are held annually, as the Hall of Fame’s ...

Kannapolis

Kannapolis soliciting contractors for downtown construction

KANNAPOLIS — City government is soliciting contractors for its West Avenue streetscape and infrastructure project. The multimillion-dollar project ...

Crime

Kannapolis man sentenced to over 9 years in prison

SALISBURY — Carl Michael Lipscomb of Kannapolis was convicted Tuesday in Rowan County Criminal Superior Court of felony second-degree ...

Business

Food processing center planned for N.C. Research Campus

KANNAPOLIS — If predictions hold true, a planned addition to the N.C. Research Campus could help sharply improve ...

Kannapolis

State commissions train named ‘City of Kannapolis’

Staff report RALEIGH — North Carolina first lady Kristin Cooper joined state and local officials Tuesday to christen ...

Elections

Hinnant focused on improving Kannapolis economy in re-election bid

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Mayor Darrell Hinnant says he’s focused on “jobs, jobs, jobs” in his ...

Business

‘Brunch bill’ changes approved in Kannapolis

Staff report KANNAPOLIS — The City Council on Monday approved a measure that extends the hours during which ...

Kannapolis

Kannapolis 101 classes start Sept. 5

KANNAPOLIS — Curious about how your city government works? Want a behind-the-scenes look at everything from the police ...

Health

NCRC scientist finds dietary approach to help with rare neurological disorder

  KANNAPOLIS — Giuseppe Valacchi, PhD, arrived in Kannapolis from Ferrara, Italy, in the summer of 2016. As the ...

Kannapolis

Tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 85 south causes back-ups for motorists

By Shavonne Walker shavonne.walker@salisburypost.com ROWAN COUNTY — An overturned tractor-trailer in the southbound lane of Interstate 85 in ...

Elections

Darrell Jackson won’t run for re-election to Kannapolis City Council

KANNAPOLIS — City Councilman Darrell Jackson on Thursday announced he would not seek re-election in 2017.

Kannapolis

Kannapolis installs new signs to help drivers navigate city

KANNAPOLIS – The city of Kannapolis has installed a way-finding system to aid residents and visitors as they ...

Kannapolis

Wilson seeks second term on Kannapolis City Council

By Josh Bergeron josh.bergeron@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — With one term under his belt, Doug Wilson will run for a ...

News

Update: Man found (Kannapolis man reported missing)

This silver alert has been canelled. RALEIGH 5:17 AM — The N.C. Center for Missing Persons has issued a Silver ...

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Kannapolis approves tax incentives for warehouse project that could bring hundreds of jobs

KANNAPOLIS — The City Council on Monday approved a tax incentive deal with an Atlanta-based developer that plans ...

News

Turkey Road bridge closing for replacement in Rowan County

KANNAPOLIS – N.C. Department of Transportation contractors will soon begin replacing the Turkey Road bridge over a tributary of Cold ...

News

Two people convicted as habitual felons

SALISBURY — Two people were convicted this week in Rowan County Superior Court of being habitual felons. Both cases ...

Local

Kannapolis man convicted of habitual felon, failing to notify on address change

SALISBURY — A Kannapolis sex offender was convicted Wednesday in Rowan County Superior Court for felony failure to ...

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Charlotte Symphony will perform in Kannapolis on Friday

  KANNAPOLIS — The sounds of the Charlotte Symphony will fill Village Park on Friday during a concert featuring ...

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Kannapolis passes 2017-2018 budget that keeps tax rate flat

KANNAPOLIS — The city council on Monday approved a budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year that projects a ...

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Babysitting boot camp offers lessons in safety

By Rebecca Rider rebecca.rider@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Every caregiver needs a little coaching. That’s what drew 12 girls to a ...

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Kannapolis carousel is double the fun

KANNAPOLIS – A double-decker carousel at Village Park in Kannapolis is now open for the young and young ...

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