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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, along with city government, workforce development agencies, business partners and others, helped the community shift from challenge to triumph SALISBURY, N.C. – On July 30, 2003, the news spread that Pillowtex had shuttered operations at textile plants in the United States and Canada, leaving nearly 4,000 residents of Cabarrus and Rowan counties suddenly unemployed and well aware that the region would never be the same. In the days that followed, as ...

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The Kannapolis Police Department is spearheading a school supply collection campaign for local students. We invite you to donate school supplies and bookbags for children in kindergarten thru 12th grade. Please bring your donations and drop them off in the lobby of the Kannapolis City Hall & Police Department located at 401 Laureate Way. Donations will be accepted until September 15.

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week with several activities/events in the City. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, August 1 | Summer Movie Matinee: Lyle, Lyle Crocodile | Gem Theatre Don't miss the Gem Theatre Summer Matinee series. Tickets are $2 per person and group sales are available by emailing: gem@gem-theatre.com. See the complete list of the Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees by visiting: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/News/ID/2213/Gem-Theatre-Summer-Matin...

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CONCORD, N.C. (July 25, 2023) - Habitat for Humanity Cabarrus County (Habitat Cabarrus) is once again welcoming families and individuals to apply for its affordable homeownership program. Applicants must be first-time homebuyers, demonstrate a need for affordable housing, have the ability to pay an affordable mortgage and be able to complete all program requirements. Selected homebuyers and age-appropriate members of the household will complete 250 sweat equity hours (16-17 years old 100 hour...

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The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering non-certified CPR classes in July, August and September. Each class is only two hours and free to the public. Kannapolis Fire’s goal is to train 200 people in our community to do CPR in 2023. Classes will be offered: 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturdays - July 29, August 19 and September 16. (You only need to attend one of the two hour classes). To sign up for the class, visit, https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4BAFAA2FA2FC1-cprclass1, email Bill ...

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week with several activities/events in the City. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 25 | Summer Movie Matinee: Paw Patrol | Gem Theatre Don't miss the Gem Theatre Summer Matinee series. Tickets are $2 per person and group sales are available by emailing: gem@gem-theatre.com. See the complete list of the Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees by visiting: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/News/ID/2213/Gem-Theatre-Summer-Matinee-Series ...

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We are excited to announce four races this Fall as part of 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 place on a Saturday morning and include a one-mile fun run. Join the thousands of people who have participated in Run Kannapolis over the ...

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The Kannapolis City Council recently approved $58,000 in 2023-2024 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG). The funds are designated for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents within the City of Kannapolis. Grants were awarded to: • Academic Learning Center - $4,000 to pay stipends for certified teachers to deliver instruction after school hours, purchase instructional materials, and pay busing costs. • AYA House, Inc. - $4,000 to cover operating expenses...

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The Kannapolis Police Department is committed to the development and continuation of community-based policing strategies and crime prevention programs. Please take a few moments of your time to complete this Performance Survey and let us know how we are doing. We value your honest feedback. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XYH5T2Y

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week with several activities/events in the City. 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 18 | Summer Movie Matinee: Space Jam: A New Legacy | Gem Theatre Don't miss the Gem Theatre Summer Matinee series. Tickets are $2 per person and group sales are available by emailing: gem@gem-theatre.com. See the complete list of the Gem Theatre’s Summer Movie Matinees by visiting: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/Community/News/ID/2213/Gem-Theatre-Summer-Mat...

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