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The wait is almost over. In about ten weeks the Cannon Ballers will take the field on Tuesday, May 4th to start their much-anticipated inaugural season at Atrium Health Ballpark.      The fun-filled first season for the Chicago White Sox Class-A affiliate will feature 60 scheduled home games from May through mid-September. Exactly half of the Cannon Ballers home dates this season will be played on the weekends (Friday, Saturday or Sunday), including a signature wee...

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7:30 a.m. As the condition of the streets deteriorate this morning - we will not collect garbage/recycling today. Today's route will be collected tomorrow. Friday's route will be collected this Saturday. Be careful if you have to travel today.   February 17, 2021 4 p.m.   We are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 7 p.m. Thursday. The latest forecast calls for freezing rain/ice accumulation throughout the night and into Thursday. Please monitor local media/w...

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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers announced today that they have entered into a ten-year agreement with the Chicago White Sox to be the White Sox Low-A affiliate in a new league with many of the same teams that previously made up the South Atlantic League.  This agreement provides for a continuation of the strong relationship between the White Sox and Temerity Baseball and ensures that Kannapolis fans will have the opportunity to experience top-notch Major League-affiliated baseball at Atrium H...

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Join us as we celebrate “National Random Act of Kindness Day” on February 17. We invite you to come and meet our two new Chiefs – Fire Chief Tracy Winecoff and Police Chief Terry Spry. They will be handing out cups of hot chocolate, face masks, and other goodies in front of Kannapolis City Hall. Drive by between 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. and introduce yourself. They would love to meet you (COVID restrictions will be in place. Please wear a mask and remain in your vehicle). ...

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The first phase of renovations at the Gem Theatre are now underway. The City of Kannapolis, the owner of the theatre, is funding the projects, which are expected to cost $1.1 million. The renovations include three major projects: the addition of handicap accessible restrooms on the first floor; a new HVAC system and restoration of the historic marquee. The addition of accessible restrooms, on the first floor, will be to the left of the theatre entrance, in the adjacent space, which was former...

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The Kannapolis Farmers Market is looking for vendors. If you are a farmer, artisan, crafter or baker we would love for you to participate in the market.   The market is looking for people who offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as cheese, ice cream, honey, baked goods, spices, jewelry, soaps, candies, crafts, pottery, hand crafted wood items, art and more. Vendors pay an annual membership fee of $30, and a weekly rental fee of $10 per 14’ space.   Th...

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The City of Kannapolis Fire Department has been recognized for achieving the highest standards for training and equipment following a detailed inspection by the North Carolina Association of Rescue and Emergency Medical Services, Inc.   The department earned this recognition for meeting the highest standards in five specific rescue and emergency medical categories: Heavy Rescue (large vehicles such as buses/tractor trailers), Confined Space Rescue (tunnels/manholes/utility vaults), Hi...

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♻️RECYCLING ALERT♻️: Over the last few months, recycling carts in the City have been approximately 20% contaminated. This means we are not recycling properly and the carts are contaminated with trash. Entire truckloads are being rejected by our recycling vendors and then must go to the landfill as trash. Every time this happens the City is penalized.   If your garbage/recycling is collected on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays we especially need your help.   Please r...

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The City of Kannapolis would like to congratulate the participants of the fourth annual the Loop the Loop Challenge. Loop the Loop is a series of loops around downtown Kannapolis and Kannapolis School facilities that people can walk, bike or run. Count your miles and you can win prizes. You can even sign up your dog and they can collect prizes for their miles. This year, three participants logged over 2,300 miles each. Russ Hoyser, Sylvia Anderson and Robert Kuddie reached this incredible ach...

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The City of Kannapolis and North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the construction of a sidewalk on Little Texas Road. The meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually at the same time on the same date. The meeting will include a presentation and question and comment period. The meeting will be held in person at the Laureate Center, Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis. ...

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