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RALEIGH: Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., and distribution service provider of the chain’s restaurants, will create more than 85 jobs in Rowan County, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. Chick-fil-A Supply will invest $58.3 million to open a new distribution center in the City of Kannapolis. “Chick-fil-A’s expansion is good for Kannapolis along with Rowan and surrounding counties,” said Governor Cooper. “We appreciate their vot...

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Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, Inc., and distribution service provider of the popular chain’s restaurants, has announced its plans to open a new distribution center in Kannapolis, N.C.  The center will be located in Lakeshore Corporate Park in the Rowan County portion of Kannapolis. This $58.3 million initiative is set to generate 112 new jobs over the next five years with 85 of those jobs materializing in the first two years. Lakeshore Corporate Park, ...

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A Kannapolis Christmas returns this holiday season with events that have become treasured family traditions in the region. The official kick off will be the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Celebration of Lights at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 18. The Celebration of Lights will then run thru December 30 and The Kannapolis Christmas Parade returns on December 9. The Celebration of Lights includes thousands of twinkling lights in dozens of displays throughout Village Park.  Adults an...

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It’s not too late to sign up for the Run Kannapolis race tomorrow and the weather will be perfect! The 5K Race for Peace is tomorrow, September 16, in downtown Kannapolis. Three races remain in the Run Kannapolis 5K Series. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this unique series featuring the best 5K runs/walks in the city. Each run will be held in downtown Kannapolis and hosted by a nonprofit that benefits from the entry fees. All the runs will take...

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The City of Kannapolis is pleased to announce the winners of our “Name the Truck” contest. The contest was held over the summer when elementary-aged children in Kannapolis were asked to submit creative names for the City’s six street sweeper and leaf vacuum vehicles. The selected names reflect the work that is done daily by each of the trucks in the Transportation and Environmental Services Department. Designs were created to bring the names to life and have been printed, al...

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Youth Basketball registration has opened for children 3-15 years old. Registration will be open from September 11 - November 6. The registration fee is $40 for Kannapolis residents and $60 for non-residents, this includes the cost of uniforms, practices and games. Participants are required to have proper athletic shoes. Scholarships and sponsorship opportunities are available. Teams will have one practice per week beginning the week of December 4. Games begin January 6 and will end Februar...

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Over a year ago, a group of area ministers launched the Community Bridge Project. Their purpose is to build positive and healthy relationships among diverse groups within the Kannapolis community. The group is working to accomplish their goals through intentional communication, purposeful dialogue on important issues and solving conflicts. The group will hold a community conversation with Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry at 6 p.m. on September 19, at Kannapolis Middle School, 1000 Virginia ...

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So, you’re in the middle of a home renovation project. You have your debris loaded up. What’s next? The Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Waste Landfill and Convenience Center has you covered. The County is reminding residents, contractors and builders of the Cabarrus Landfill, and the importance of following rules and regulations while using its services. The guidelines are designed to ensure safety for customers and employees, responsible waste disposal, resource co...

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All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage and recycling collection services will run on a normal schedule. CK Rider will not operate on Monday, September 4. As Fall approaches, the attractions at Village Park will operate on a different schedule. After Labor Day weekend, the splash pad will close for the season. It will be open Labor Day, Monday, September 4, from noon-6 p.m. Admission is $1.50. The Village Park Ro...

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The Kannapolis City Council has approved funding for improvements to five of the City’s parks. The improvements include repairs and additions which are designed to continue to attract and encourage people to Discover a Healthy Life. The improvements are planned at Bakers Creek Park, Pleasant Avenue Park, Safrit Park, Village Park and West Avenue Park. Maintenance to restroom facilities, pickleball courts, lights, upgraded fields, a new scoreboard, new playground equipment are just a few of...

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