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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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‘Lost too soon’ – A.L. Brown grad dies following brain cancer battle
KANNAPOLIS — When high-schooler Leonardo Perez Martinez discovered that he had a brain tumor, his family was prepared ...
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Kannapolis parklets already leaving an impression with local businesses
KANNAPOLIS — As the weather gets warmer, more people will be taking advantage of it by choosing to ...
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Kannapolis City Council agrees to formally enact alternate city line addressing
KANNAPOLIS — As Kannapolis continues to expand, it faces challenges with so many other neighboring communities in close ...
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Kannapolis Fire offers non-certified CPR classes
KANNAPOLIS — The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering non-certified CPR classes from March – November. Classes are three ...
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Kannapolis residents call for the resignation of Council Member Tom Kincaid
KANNAPOLIS — During the public hearing portion of the Kannapolis City Council meeting on Feb. 26, multiple residents ...
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2024 Run Kannapolis 5K Series returns: New race added to schedule
Submitted KANNAPOLIS – The 2024 Run Kannapolis 5K Series has been announced. There will be eight races with ...
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City of Kannapolis will hold informational meeting on new Eastside Park master plan
KANNAPOLIS — The public is invited to attend a meeting on the master plan for the new Eastside ...
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Preview: Kannapolis City Council to consider development agreement for new McDonald’s
KANNAPOLIS — At their upcoming Feb. 26 meeting, the Kannapolis City Council is going to decide whether or ...
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The 26th annual Crossover Kannapolis Service to be held during Race Relations Month
KANNAPOLIS — Crossover Kannapolis is an annual worship service among Kannapolis area churches that seeks to crossover barriers, ...
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Kannapolis driver killed in SC wreck
ROCK HILL, S.C. — A Kannapolis man was killed as a result of a wreck in Rock Hill involving ...
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Kannapolis receives presentation on joint public safety training facility
KANNAPOLIS — Deputy City Manager Eddie Smith gave an update to the city council at their Feb. 12 ...