It is another great year to Discover Fun in Kannapolis.  The City of Kannapolis has announced its lineup of concerts, movies, special events, Cannon Ballers Baseball and of course - fireworks for 2022. All movies and concerts are free to the public and will be held in downtown Kannapolis. Movies and concerts are held at Village Park and Veterans Park.   This week’s events are:     April 30 Spring it On 5k to benefit the Kannapolis School System &n...

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In accordance with recent guidance from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), face masks will no longer be required at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, the Rider Transit Center or while riding the bus. Customers and employees may continue to choose to wear a mask at their own discretion.   The guidance from TSA comes after a federal court ruling on Monday, April 18, that effectively nullified the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) January 29, 2021 or...

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The Kannapolis City Council previously met on the Second and Fourth Monday’s of each month at 6:00 PM. Attached is a revised City Council meeting schedule effective April 25, 2022 as adopted by the Kannapolis City Council on April 11, 2022.   Second Monday of each month: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Work Session to be held in the Executive Conference Room, 2nd Floor, or as otherwise noted. This Work Session meeting will often include a Closed Session as the only agenda item....

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College invites the community to enjoy an array of exciting, interactive displays and experiments as it resumes its popular STEM Open House in person after canceling the event for the past two years due to COVID-19.   The event will be held Thursday, April 28 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the College’s facilities at the North Carolina Research Campus, including the state-of-the-art Advanced Technology Center which houses engineering and other high-tech programs...

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County and the cities of Concord and Kannapolis team up for virtual presentation, April 21   For some, housing discrimination can add additional hurdles to securing safe, permanent housing. Local officials from Cabarrus County and the cities of Concord and Kannapolis work to prevent and address local housing discrimination.    To help increase understanding of the Fair Housing Act and rights afforded by it, the agencies are collaborating on “Fair Housing: M...

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City of Kannapolis offices will be closed Friday, April 15, in observance of the Easter Holiday. Offices will reopen on Monday, April 18. Garbage and recycling services will operate on a regular schedule. There will be no yard waste collection on Friday. It will be collected on a regular schedule the following week. To find your collection schedule, set reminders for your pickups and learn how to dispose of items properly, download the CARTology app in the Apple or Google Play stores.

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The Kannapolis Police Department has once again been awarded national accreditation. This is the eighth consecutive time the agency has achieved the accreditation honor. The department has been accredited since 2000. Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry, Deputy Police Chief Daniel Wallace, along with Accreditation Manager Lori Parker accepted the award at the conference of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA). “I am very proud of our departmen...

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The City of Kannapolis has installed its first electric vehicle charging stations.   Located at Kannapolis City Hall at 401 Laureate Way, the charging stations are conveniently located within walking distance of Atrium Health Ballpark and the restaurants and shops on West Avenue.    To use - park in one of the designated spaces, download the free Shell Recharge app. Enter your credit card information and the app activates the charger. A nominal fee will be assessed bas...

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With warm weather, comes  visits to our beautiful downtown.  Enjoy Cannon Ballers games, outdoor dining, walking, and socializing.  As a reminder the Kannapolis City Council has designated a social district in downtown Kannapolis. This new district, branded the West Avenue District, enables patrons of downtown ABC permitted establishments to drink an alcoholic beverage on sidewalks and public areas in the social district. This new social district includes portions ...

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(Click to enlarge) Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies, and of course, fireworks.  Events will be held from April to August. All events are free to the public.  This year’s Village Park Saturday Concert lineup includes the legendary Air Supply, Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles; Mother’s Finest; Everclear, Fastball & The Nixons; and Country Superstar Tracy Lawrence. Additional opportunities to hear...

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