Beginning May 27, N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will implement closures on U.S. 29 in both directions to safely remove sections of the 71-year-old bridge taking Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue over U.S. 29 in Kannapolis. Contractor NJR Group, Inc. of Albemarle earned the $5.7 million...

Special events are planned this summer at the Gem and Swanee Theatres in Kannapolis to entertain children and adults of all ages. Parents will enjoy the affordable prices for these matinee events while their children will enjoy entertaining movies and immersive theatre experiences. The Gem Theatre’s...

The Kannapolis City Council believes that all citizens should have the opportunity to participate in governmental decisions. One way to participate is by serving as a citizen member of one of the City’s Advisory Boards or Commissions. If you would like to be considered for appointment to the Personnel...

All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed for business on Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 27. There will be no disruption in garbage and recycling collection service, however, there will be no yard debris collection on Monday.

All...

Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to the Kannapolis City Council Monday evening. The total recommended budget is $126,007,842 which includes all seven operating funds of the City.

The budget includes no increase in the property tax rate....

Join us this summer for Movies in the Park! These free events are fun for the entire family. Come out to Village Park, 700 W. C Street, Kannapolis, bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a great line-up of family-friendly movies! Check out the 2025 Movies in the Park summer schedule.

Village...

The Kannapolis Youth Council recently celebrated its graduating seniors and recognized its new 2025-2026 officers and members.

The Kannapolis Youth Council provides opportunities for students to become engaged in leadership...

Garbage Collection Update - May 9  - 

Due to mechanical issues some Friday garbage routes were not collected today.  Please leave your carts at the curb. They will be collected tomorrow, May 10.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Due to inclement weather, the May 8 Thursdays on Main concert will not take place. Thank you 

Discover Fun in Kannapolis This Week!

Cannon Ballers Homestand | Atrium Health Ballpark | May 6 – May 11

Head on down to Atrium Health Ballpark to cheer on your Kannapolis Cannon Ballers! Games will take place Tuesday, May 6 through Sunday, May 11. The Cannon Ballers will take...

Garbage Collection Update - May 2  - 

Due to mechanical issues some Friday garbage routes were not collected today.  Please leave your carts at the curb. They will be collected tomorrow, May 3.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The Gem Theatre $2 Summer Matinees series is back with family-friendly entertainment every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., May 27 and August 7. Return each evening to enjoy the latest blockbusters of the summer. The Gem Theatre is located...

Over 20 City of Kannapolis employees recently completed an intensive supervisory program called S.E.E.K. (Support Engage and Excel in Kannapolis). This program is coordinated and designed by the Kannapolis Human Resources Department.

The five-week course...

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $3.3 million contract to improve more than 11 miles of secondary roads in Cabarrus County. Albemarle contractor J.T. Russell & Sons Inc. will carry out the project that includes milling, resurfacing, shoulder reconstruction, pavement markings and...

The Kannapolis Farmers Market will open for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1. The market will be held every Thursday, 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd. The market continues through September.

Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce,...

The City of Kannapolis was among 27 North Carolina jurisdictions to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators (NC3C) 2025 Excellence in Communications Awards. The City of Kannapolis won three awards: first place in the category of Multi-platform Campaign for their Gem Theatre...

A Shred Event originally scheduled for April 19 has been cancelled due to a vendor issue. A secure container will be avalable at Village Park in the program building for those who would like to leave their items for shredding.

We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies, and of course, fireworks.  Events will be held from May to September. All events are free to the public.

 N.C. Department of Transportation contract crews will be closing a couple of roads in Kannapolis as work continues on a $16.3 million contract to make safety improvements where Rogers Lake Road crosses the North Carolina and Norfolk Southern Railroads. Albemarle contractor NJR Group, Inc. earned...

The popular family program, Stories Under the Stars returns to Kannapolis in 2025! Get ready for another series of unique storytelling and performing arts events. The first event is this Saturday, April 12.

All events are free and will begin at 7 p.m....

The Kannapolis Youth Council is collecting toiletry items for Kannapolis teens in the foster care system in the City. If you would like to participate in the drive, please your items to City Hall by May 16. 

Needed Items Include: 

The N.C. Department of Transportation last month awarded a $3.2 million contract to improve nearly seven miles of Cabarrus County roads. Contractor NJR Group, Inc., of Albemarle earned the contract.

Work includes milling, resurfacing, installing concrete curb ramps, shoulder reconstruction,...

Garbage Collection Update - April 4 

Due to mechanical issues some Friday garbage routes were not collected today.  Please leave your carts at the curb. They will be collected tomorrow, April 5.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Beginning this Saturday April 5, Spring hours for the attractions at Village Park and Atrium Health Ballpark will begin.

The Rotary Express and the Carousel will now operate on weekends only until Memorial Day. The attractions will be open...

The Rowan EDC and the City of Kannapolis are proud to announce REBEL (formerly Rebelstork) has expanded its footprint into Rowan County and Kannapolis. The innovative returns recommerce company has opened in Lakeshore Corporate Park. This is the firm’s only location in North Carolina.

REBEL...

The City of Kannapolis’ free West Avenue Express shuttle service will begin running weekends only starting this Friday, April 4. The shuttles are free to the public to help patrons navigate downtown parking during peak busy times.

The shuttles will run from 5:30 – 10 p.m....

From 9 a.m. until noon, on Saturday, April 12, the Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department will host a free document shredding event at Village Park, at 700 West C St, Kannapolis, NC.

This event is for Kannapolis residents only. Document shredding is limited to five file boxes per person,...

Recently, the Kannapolis City Council renamed East C Street to Milton Taylor Street in honor of the late Mr. Milton Taylor. Renaming the street serves as a tribute to Mr. Taylor’s legacy, ensuring future generations will remember his dedication and support to the City of Kannapolis.

Mr....

The City of Kannapolis Fire Department has welcomed three new firefighters, Jacob Collins, Tyler Hayes, and Jason Tighe. They have completed all the necessary training to be firefighters with the department and were officially sworn in and pinned at a special ceremony held at the Swanee Theatre. The...

The Kannapolis Fire Department will hold an open house event at Kannapolis Fire Station 1 to celebrate the recently completed renovations at the station. The event will take place from 10 a.m. – noon Saturday, March 22, at Fire Station 1 (300 Firehouse Drive, Kannapolis). The public is invited to...

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21, until further notice. 

“It is spring wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase...

The North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) and the NC Science Festival are bringing science to the ballpark on April 29 for NCRC STEM Night, an exciting event combining America’s favorite pastime with hands-on STEM learning. Fans attending the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game at the Atrium Health Ballpark...

“Goodness gracious, look at all these people!” Active Living and Parks Director Londa Strong proclaimed as she looked out over the sea of more than 300 gathered in front of her.  

Some arrived early and many stayed late, but all came for...

Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County proudly celebrated its 177th home dedication on March 4, 2025, honoring the perseverance and dedication of new homeowner Tracy. A hardworking mother raising her son on her own, Tracy’s journey to homeownership was marked by determination, faith, and an unwavering...

The City of Kannapolis is accepting applications from non-profits with programs that would qualify for its 2025-2026 Community Development Block Grant fund allocation. Funds are designated for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents in the City.

The deadline for submitting...

Two Kannapolis firefighters have graduated from the prestigious Georgia Smoke Diver Course. Wesley Rigdon and Cody Clark are the first Kannapolis firefighters to graduate from this program and there are only two other firefighters in N.C. who have ever graduated from the course.

The class...

Gearing up for their fifth season of baseball action at Atrium Health Ballpark, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced their promotional schedule for the 2025 season.

The Ballers begin their 2025 slate on Friday, April 4 against the Hickory Crawdads, Single-A affiliate of the Texas...

Congratulations to Candy Waller and Barry Hower on their retirement from the City of Kannapolis.

Candy has worked for the Kannapolis Police Department as its Human Resources Technician/Administrative Assistant for 27 years. During her time with the Kannapolis Police Department, Candy has...

 A North Carolina Department of Transportation contractor will close a section of Ebenezer Road in Rowan County for approximately four months to replace a bridge over Beaver Creek.

Starting at 8 a.m. Monday, Ebenezer Road between Bostian Road and East 22nd Street will be closed to traffic....

The Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a Community Drop-In Meeting regarding improvements to Bakers Creek Park. We are applying for a N.C. Accessible Parks grant to replace the restrooms and concession building at the park. At the meeting you can meet parks and recreation staff and...

Get a first-hand look at the City of Kannapolis Fire Department by attending the Citizens Fire Academy. This unique program offers Kannapolis residents an inside look at fire operations, providing hands-on experience and opportunities to interact with firefighters. Participants will gain valuable...

Kannapolis City Council Member Doug Wilson has received the Laurel Wreath Honor.

It is one of the highest honors a citizen of North Carolina can receive. Wilson was honored for his outstanding contributions to sports and athletics in Kannapolis.

Wilson...

To continue strengthening disaster preparedness and enhancing regional resilience, Cabarrus, Stanly and Union counties are inviting residents to participate in an upcoming Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting. 

The meeting will be held virtually on Tuesday, February 11 from 6 to...

 Wit Tuttell, the Executive Director of Visit NC, announced the 2025 Cycle North Carolina “Mountains to Coast” Route in a pre-recorded video that was posted to the Cycle NC social media channels on Thursday.

To view the video of the “Mountains...

We are excited to announce the 2025 Run Kannapolis 5K Series. There will be eight races with many of your favorites returning along with one new race, Flint’s Fabulous 5K, hosted by Leashes of Valor. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this fun series featuring...

The City of Kannapolis recently honored the 2024 Run Kannapolis and Loop the Loop Challenge participants during a special ceremony. 

This year 42 people completed all eight of the 5K Run Kannapolis events! Awesome job! They received the designation of “BEAST”, during the ceremony. These...

For decades, the City of Kannapolis has been at the forefront of providing its residents and visitors with quality and meaningful entertainment experiences in part, as a means of creating economic growth in our community. Over the last decade the City has concentrated its economic development efforts...

Kannapolis City Attorney Walter M. (Wally) Safrit, II has announced his retirement effective later this year after serving the City for 41 years. W. Andrew Kelly has been appointed the City’s new attorney. Wally will assist Andrew in acclimating to his new role until Wally retires in August.

Wally...

The N.C. Department of Transportation has awarded a $5.7 million contract to replace a 71-year-old bridge taking Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue over U.S. 29 in Kannapolis. Contractor NJR Group, Inc. of Albemarle will be handling the project and can begin work as early as mid-February.

Lane...

This document serves as a Call for Projects for non-residential infill projects for the first quarter of the year 2025. Proposals are due by 5:00pm Friday, February 14, 2025. The City of Kannapolis amended the Kannapolis Wastewater Allocation Policy on December 9, 2024 to continue to manage the limited...

Honoring their commitment to growing the game of baseball at every level in the greater Kannapolis area, the Cannon Ballers have announced their 2025 Collegiate Series schedule of games at Atrium Health Ballpark.

Five Division I games, a Division II game and the annual D3 Showcase that includes...

The City of Kannapolis honored its employees with an Employee Service Award Event on January 14, 2025.

All full-time and part-time employees were invited to attend a breakfast, held in the Laureate Center at City Hall, followed by a presentation at the...

7 a.m. January 22

After further evaluation of street conditions there will be NO garbage and recycling collection today.  There will be a one day delay for all routes for the remainder of the week. 
 

6 a.m January 22

Road conditions are very hazardous...

Pam Scaggs has been promoted to the position of City Clerk for the City of Kannapolis. As clerk she will be the primary public records custodian for the City. Pam will attend every City Council meeting, prepare agendas and record the minutes of these meetings. She will coordinate calendars for City...

We are excited to announce the 2025 Run Kannapolis 5K Series. There will be eight races with many of your favorites returning along with one new race, Flint’s Fabulous 5K, hosted by Leashes of Valor.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this fun series...

The City of Kannapolis offices will be closed Monday, January 20, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 21. There will be no delay in the collection of garbage, recycling, bulky waste, or e-waste.

Yard debris and loose-leaf collection...

The Kannapolis Police Department is offering its annual citizens’ academy beginning March 13, 2025. If you are interested in learning more about our police department and its functions - this free class is for you.

Citizens will participate in classes on all aspects of the department such...

The Kannapolis Youth Council has opened applications for the 2025-2026 year. Students who will be in grades 9-12 in Fall 2025 are eligible. Students must reside within the Kannapolis City limits to apply.

Applications are due at 5 p.m. on March 14.

The Council’s goal is to create...

January 11 7:30 a.m.

Please stay at home and do not risk driving at this time. There is an accumulation of mostly freezing rain and sleet on our roadways.

Transportation crews are working to clear our major thoroughfares but it will take time and warmer temps before it is safe...

Due to deteriorating, unsafe winter weather conditions, Rider Transit will end service early at 6:30 p.m. this evening.

They plan at this time to resume service at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow morning.

Staff will check the roadways in the morning and will post updates here and via the Passio...

All Kannapolis parks will close at 5 p.m. today. This includes West Avenue Park, Baker's Creek Park, Safrit Park, and Village Park.

City and NCDOT crews continue preparations for the expected adverse weather. Maintaining major thoroughfares, highways and interstates are the top priority.

We...

We know everyone is excited about the possibility of snow, but it could cause hazardous road conditions for us Friday thru Saturday morning. We are currently under a Winter Storm Watch. A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact...

Kannapolis welcomes Amazon to their second location in the City. Amazon will open the additional site, in the 85 Exchange Industrial Park, at 6255 Shumard Street, near their distribution center, which is located at the intersection of...

Due to the impact of Tropical Storm Helene, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is opening a disaster survivor assistance center in Cabarrus.

The center will be located at the County’s Milestone Building (4855 Milestone Ave, Kannapolis) in Conference Room A on the first floor.

Assistance...

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Events will take place January 15 - 20.  

The theme for this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration is “Judged Not by Skin, but by Character.” Attendees can expect a weekend filled with reflection, education, and community,...

The Kannapolis Police Department is offering its annual citizens’ academy beginning March 13, 2025. If you are interested in learning more about our police department and its functions - this free class is for you.

Citizens will participate in classes on all aspects of the department such...

The City of Kannapolis is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 14 at City Hall, 401 Laureate Way.

Doners will receive a $20 eGift Card, a long sleeved OneBlood t-shirt, and a free wellness checkup. (Including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and...

Looking for something to warm you up during the cold winter months? The Swanee Theatre in Kannapolis has an exciting lineup of concerts, comedy shows, and even a ventriloquist to help you survive the cold from now through March 2025. The wide variety of performances and affordable tickets ensures...

Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry has announced the promotion of Hunter Wood to the rank of Sergeant.  

Hunter Wood began his career with the Kannapolis Police Department as a Police Officer in 2017. He served as a Patrol Officer until his assignment as a Felony Investigator in 2019, and...

Urban archery is a deer management strategy that not only helps control the number of deer within a municipality but also contributes to the overall health of the deer herd in an area. 

Municipalities throughout the State of North Carolina have worked with the North Carolina Wildlife Commission...

Garbage/Recycling Notice - there has been a delay in collecting Wednesday's garbage and recycling routes.

Crews are still out collecting the routes but if your garbage/recycling is not collected today please leave your carts at the curb and they will be emptied tomorrow.

Thank...

The City of Kannapolis has released the 2025 Garbage/Recycling Calendar. 

In addition to the garbage/recycling collection schedule for 2025, the calendar includes information on what items may be recycled. The calendar also details the holiday schedule for garbage/recycling collection. 

Important...

All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 24 thru Thursday, December 26, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. There will be no garbage or recycling collection service on Wednesday, December 25. Garbage and recycling collection will operate on a one-day delay with Wednesday’s...

The Kannapolis Celebration of Lights will run thru December 30 (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). The event is open 6-9 p.m. Sundays thru Thursdays; 6-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) at Village Park, 700 West C Street.

The annual tradition of...

Kannapolis recently celebrated the holidays with the Annual Christmas Parade. The special nighttime event featured over 130 holiday themed and lighted entries and marching bands. 

Entries competed for prizes in four categories of judged entries for this year’s parade: Civic, Church, School,...

Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry has announced two leadership promotions in the department. Christopher Fisher has been promoted to the rank of Captain and Travis Kiser promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. 

Christopher Fisher joined the Kannapolis Police Department as a Patrol Officer in...

The Kannapolis City Clerk, Bridgette Bell, is retiring after serving the City for 37 years. Bridgette has worked with six Mayors, 21 City Council members and four City Managers. She has recorded the minutes of over 1,700 city council meetings. The City recently...

Show us your artistic abilities. The City of Kannapolis Police Department is hosting its third annual children’s coloring contest. Children between the ages of 4 and 10, are encouraged to enter the contest by 5 p.m. on February 28, 2025. Children may use anything (crayons, markers, paint) to color...

The Kannapolis Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m., on December 14, in downtown Kannapolis. Once again, the parade will start at the intersection of Laureate Way and Main Street and travel down Laureate Way, and down West Avenue. 

With over a hundred entries and numerous marching bands...

A Kannapolis Christmas is officially underway. The official kick-off was last night when Santa arrived from the North Pole to light the City’s Christmas Tree in Village Park. Thousands of people enjoyed the event which included fireworks.

The Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express...

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 16 at Village Park at 700 West C Street.

Free...

Five new police officers, Edward Mena, Chase Faine, Brandon Shue, Dominic Pillo, and Jordan Young have joined the Kannapolis Police Department. All have been assigned to patrol squads and will receive additional training by experienced police officer mentors. Faine, Shue, Pillo and Young all graduated...

The City of Kannapolis celebrated 40 years of incorporation Wednesday with a Pop-Up Birthday Event at the Swanee Theatre. On November 6, 1984, citizens of an unincorporated area traditionally known as Kannapolis voted to officially become an incorporated City. Over the last 40 years, the City has...

The City of Kannapolis offices will be closed Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen on November 12. There will be no delay in the collection of garbage and recycling. There will be no yard debris collection on Monday.

To find your collection schedule, visit...

The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen a license plate agency (LPA) on Nov. 7 in Kannapolis. The office closed on Oct. 15 following the passing of the previous contractor.

The agency will be operated on a temporary contract with Brent Pless and will be located at 1509 Dale Earnhardt...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is in the process of requiring all cities in the United States to complete an inventory of its waterlines. While the attached required notice from the EPA may sound alarming, we want to reassure you with a few key points specific to the Kannapolis...

Recently, ESPN’s SportsCenter hosts, Sal Paolantonio and Marty Smith, visited the City of Kannapolis to film segments of their Veteran’s Day Special. Segments will include Old Armor Beer Company and their veteran ownership, local veterans, Veterans Park, the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Plaza and more.

The...

Baseball plays a tremendous role in uniting our communities, and this will be evident on Saturday, November 2nd, when the App State and UNC Asheville baseball teams take the field for a fall ball contest hosted by the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. 

In an effort to raise funds for each university’s...

ESPN Sportscenter is coming to Kannapolis Monday, October 28, to film the opening & closing scenes of their SportsCenter Veterans Day Special.

The special will air starting November 8th through Veterans week on ESPN and ABC.

We invite all current military, veterans, first responders...

The City of Kannapolis Police Department has received the prestigious Trilogy Award from the FBI – Law Enforcement Executive Development Association. This award is given to police departments whose top ranked staff members have completed three specialized tiers...

The City of Kannapolis is celebrating 40 years of incorporation as a City in 2024. On November 6, 1984, citizens of an unincorporated area traditionally known as Kannapolis voted to officially become an incorporated City. Over the last 40 years, the City has grown and flourished into a vibrant hub...

City of Kannapolis loose leaf collection will begin October 28, 2024 and will end March 17, 2025.

Loose Leaf Collection Do’s & Don’ts:
•    Leaves must be placed at the curb or along the ditch line – not in ditches – in rows parallel with the street.
•    Place leaves at the...

Additional Public Parking Available in Downtown Kannapolis Construction on a new parking lot in downtown Kannapolis has recently been completed. The new public lot is located at 311 Oak Avenue, near First Presbyterian Church. It is located within a five-minute walk to downtown shops, restaurants and...

The City of Kannapolis has been recognized with two national SAVVY Awards for its Name the Truck contest by 3CMA. 3CMA, The City-County Communications and Marketing Association, is the nation’s top professional group for government communication and marketing professionals. The awards were presented...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $2.5 million in brownfields assessment selection grants for the Centralina Regional Council and the City of Kannapolis.

EPA has selected the Centralina Council of Governments to lead a Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant of $1.5 million,...

Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry has awarded five officers in the department for their tenacity, courage and police work in several recent incidents. Sergeant Travis Furr was awarded the Police Star while Brandon Crowe, Julie Law, Norman Hill, Jr. and Glenn Tingen were presented with commendations....

Tickets are on sale now for the Winterland Express at the Kannapolis Celebration of Lights.  The Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express will open November 16 and run until December 30. This special holiday tradition is held at Village Park located at 700 West C Street in Kannapolis.