Justin Smith has been promoted to the rank of Captain with the Kannapolis Police Department. He will assume command of the Support Services Bureau.   Smith began his career with the Kannapolis Police Department as a Patrol Officer in 2001.  In 2008, he was promoted to Patrol Sergeant and transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division in 2010.  He was promoted to Lieutenant of the Criminal Investigation Division in 2015 and later transferred back to Patrol a Patrol Lieute...

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James Waldroup is retiring after 32 years of service in the Transportation and Environmental Services Department (formerly the Public Works Department). A Kannapolis native and a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, James started working for the City at age 19. He started as a construction worker, and over the years, he was promoted to Crew Chief of yard waste, Crew Chief of the sign shop and is retiring as the Operations Manager of the Street Division. When he began, the department had a total...

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The City of Kannapolis is seeking applications from non-profits with programs that would qualify for its 2020-2021 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 applications is April 30, 2020 at 5 p.m.  Eligible Activities include: • Employment services (e.g., job training); • Crime prevention and public safety; • Child care; &bull...

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Today, elected officials with Cabarrus County, the cities of Concord and Kannapolis, and the towns of Harrisburg, Midland and Mt. Pleasant announced revisions to their Stay-at-Home Proclamation. The Proclamation now aligns with the State of North Carolina’s Order and further clarifies information in the Cabarrus County Stay-at-Home Proclamation, which took effect March 26. The following changes take effect March 31 at 5 p.m.: The Proclamation is in effect until April 29 at 5 p.m. ...

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The Kannapolis Police Department welcomes Nijah Armstrong as its newest officer. She graduated from the Stanly Community College Basic Law Enforcement Training program in December. Officer Armstrong is assigned to Patrol Squad C and is currently completing her required field training.  Officer Armstrong is a graduate of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from North Carolina Agricultura...

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Walk Cabarrus is a community-wide walking campaign focused on creating healthier lifestyles for the residents of Cabarrus County. The goal for Walk Cabarrus is for those who live and work in Cabarrus County to walk one billion steps in 2020. Loop the Loop is part of Walk Cabarrus, and individuals who participate in Loop the Loop are automatically entered in Walk Cabarrus – including dogs. Loop the Loop participants who log their miles at kannapolisnc.gov/looptheloop will automatically h...

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The City of Kannapolis contracts with Waste Management for the collection of garbage, recycling, bulky goods, electronic waste and white goods (appliances). Yard debris is collected by city crews. Waste Management, in an abundance of caution for the health of its employees, is suspending the collection of white goods (appliances) and electronic waste beginning Monday, March 30. Bulky goods will be picked up using a truck with a motorized arm instead of by a person. Items that cannot be picked...

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Rider Transit plans to suspend fare collections on all routes effective at 5:30 p.m. today, March 26. This is the latest measure undertaken by the Cities of Concord and Kannapolis, which jointly operate Rider, to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The suspension of passenger fares is coupled with requiring passengers to enter and exit buses via the rear door whenever possible. These measures keep passengers and operators as safe and healthy as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic, while provi...

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Jiggy with the Piggy 2020, which had been planned for April 29 – May 3 in downtown Kannapolis has been canceled. Due to the current restrictions on mass gatherings and the timely decisions we need to make regarding plans for the festival we have had to make this difficult decision to not hold the event in 2020. We had hoped that we would be able to postpone the festival to a later date this year but were unable to find a date that would accommodate our vendors, entertainment and BBQ tea...

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Rowan County Confirmed Cases: 4 Governor Cooper announces changes to schools, businesses and social distancing Today North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper announced he will sign an executive order that will extend North Carolina School closure through May 15th, 2020. The Executive Order will prohibit mass gatherings of more than 50 people.  Numerous entertainment facilities and Personal Care/Grooming Businesses are ordered to close no later than Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 at 5:00 PM. ...

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