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The Kannapolis Police Department recently presented Kailagh Payne with a letter of commendation for her bravery. Kailagh, who is 8, was home alone with her mother, when her mother suffered a medical emergency. Kailagh was able to understand that her mother was very sick and quickly dialed 911. She was able to tell our telecommunicators what was happening to her mother and give her address and directions to their home. Cabarrus EMS, Kannapolis Fire and Kannapolis Police officers arrived and...

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Come be a part of the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival on May 2 – May 5 in Kannapolis! We need volunteers to help with the BBQ competition, 5k walk/run, arts & crafts vendors, concerts, family movie and more! The festival needs more than 200 people for it to run smoothly and you can be a part of the excitement. Get a free T-shirt when you sign up to volunteer and you will have fun and meet lots of great people. Pick a volunteer slot at: www.jiggywiththepiggy.com.

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The Kannapolis Fire Department is offering non-certified CPR classes from March - November. Classes are two hours and free to the public. Classes will be held: 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Saturdays – March 16, April 27, May 25, June 29, August 17, September 21, October 26, and November 9. (You only need to attend one of the two-hour classes). Kannapolis Fire is committed to saving as many cardiac arrest victims as possible. You can help by learning CPR. Having people on scene who can begin CPR imm...

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To mark a milestone, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers revealed a season-long campaign today to commemorate 30 years of professional baseball in Kannapolis. Spanning three decades and interweaving itself within community, the history of affiliated professional baseball in Kannapolis includes the originating Piedmont Phillies (1995), Piedmont Boll Weevils (1996-2000), Kannapolis Intimidators (2001-2019) and current Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (2020-present). The 30th Anniversary season officially ki...

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We are excited to announce the 2024 Run Kannapolis 5K Series. There will be eight races with many of your favorites returning along with a new race, the Robert Tucker 5K Race, hosted by SHOE SHOW/Half Moon Outfitters. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in this fun series featuring the best 5K runs/walks in the city. Each run is held in Kannapolis and most runs include a one-mile fun run. Proceeds from the runs benefit area non-profits. Runners/walkers ...

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The public is invited to attend a meeting on the Master Plan for the new Eastside Park. The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation Department staff will hold the informational meeting from 5:30-7 p.m., next Thursday, February 29, at Charity Baptist Church. The church is located at 2420 Brantley Road and the meeting will be in the front lobby. The Eastside Park will be located on Midlake Avenue on 33 acres. Amenities at this park include lakefront walking trails, a playground, a dog park, a s...

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In preparation for their fourth season of baseball at Atrium Health Ballpark in downtown Kannapolis, the Cannon Ballers will host a busy slate of collegiate and amateur baseball games both before and during the 2024 Minor League Baseball season. Baseball officially returns to Atrium Health Ballpark this Thursday, February 22nd with the annual D3 Showcase featuring six premier schools from across the east coast. The weekend showcase will include matchups between Washington and Lee Universit...

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Last weekend, the executive board of the Kannapolis Youth Council attended the State Youth Council Team-Building & Leadership Conference hosted by the City of Concord Youth Council. Students from around the state came together to make new friends, share ideas, and have a lot of fun! From touring the Concord-Padgett Regional Airport to the top of Zmax Dragway, it was a memorable weekend. Applications for the Kannapolis Youth Council are now open for the 2024-2025 school year. Students who ...

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From the courageous interventions of bystanders to the skilled care of first responders and medical personnel, the 2024 Cabarrus County EMS Hearts and Heroes event celebrated stories of survival made possible by swift, decisive actions.  Hosted at the Laureate Center in Kannapolis City Hall, this year's event marked a record-breaking number of life-saving interventions. Survivors, bystanders who performed CPR, first responders and medical professionals reunited to commemorate 37 succ...

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The Kannapolis Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer new free and affordable dance opportunities at the Swanee Theatre in downtown Kannapolis. Line dancing, shag, and a low impact fitness experience called Dance, Walk. Party. will be offered.  Line Dance Classes will be offered 6-8 p.m. every Monday, February 19 – June 24 No experience is necessary, all skill levels are welcome. This class is free.  Dance. Walk. Party. The program will be 5:30-6:30 p.m....

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