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The City of Kannapolis is pleased to announce the winners of our “Name the Truck” contest. The contest was held over the summer when elementary-aged children in Kannapolis were asked to submit creative names for the City’s six street sweeper and leaf vacuum vehicles. The selected names reflect the work that is done daily by each of the trucks in the Transportation and Environmental Services Department. Designs were created to bring the names to life and have been printed, al...

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Youth Basketball registration has opened for children 3-15 years old. Registration will be open from September 11 - November 6. The registration fee is $40 for Kannapolis residents and $60 for non-residents, this includes the cost of uniforms, practices and games. Participants are required to have proper athletic shoes. Scholarships and sponsorship opportunities are available. Teams will have one practice per week beginning the week of December 4. Games begin January 6 and will end Februar...

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Over a year ago, a group of area ministers launched the Community Bridge Project. Their purpose is to build positive and healthy relationships among diverse groups within the Kannapolis community. The group is working to accomplish their goals through intentional communication, purposeful dialogue on important issues and solving conflicts. The group will hold a community conversation with Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry at 6 p.m. on September 19, at Kannapolis Middle School, 1000 Virginia ...

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So, you’re in the middle of a home renovation project. You have your debris loaded up. What’s next? The Cabarrus County Construction and Demolition Waste Landfill and Convenience Center has you covered. The County is reminding residents, contractors and builders of the Cabarrus Landfill, and the importance of following rules and regulations while using its services. The guidelines are designed to ensure safety for customers and employees, responsible waste disposal, resource co...

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All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Garbage and recycling collection services will run on a normal schedule. CK Rider will not operate on Monday, September 4. As Fall approaches, the attractions at Village Park will operate on a different schedule. After Labor Day weekend, the splash pad will close for the season. It will be open Labor Day, Monday, September 4, from noon-6 p.m. Admission is $1.50. The Village Park Ro...

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The Kannapolis City Council has approved funding for improvements to five of the City’s parks. The improvements include repairs and additions which are designed to continue to attract and encourage people to Discover a Healthy Life. The improvements are planned at Bakers Creek Park, Pleasant Avenue Park, Safrit Park, Village Park and West Avenue Park. Maintenance to restroom facilities, pickleball courts, lights, upgraded fields, a new scoreboard, new playground equipment are just a few of...

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week!   4-7 p.m., Thursday, August 31 | Kannapolis Farmers Market | Intersection of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Visit the Kannapolis Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, August 31! Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods. While supplies last, customers can receive a free reusable tote bag when making a purchase of $10 or more from a new vend...

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As a salute to local First Responders, Atrium Health Ballpark will play host to the inaugural “Celebration of Heroes” on Saturday, September 9th in downtown Kannapolis. Featuring a full slate of competitive baseball and softball games amongst local First Responders, the event will be the first of its kind to bring together and honor the Police, Fire, EMS, and Sheriff Departments from both Mecklenburg and Cabarrus Counties. Beginning at 4:00 p.m., the fun-filled evening will ki...

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Street Closure - City of Kannapolis Water Department crews need to make waterline repairs to an area of Dakota Street this Sunday, August 20.  Dakota Street, between Kansas and Carolina, will be closed between 8 a.m. and 12 noon. Please use Kansas Street as a detour. Water service is not expected to be impacted.  We apologize for the inconvenience but the repairs need to be made as soon as possible to further prevent any additional issues. 

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week with several activities/events in the City. 4-7 p.m., Thursday, August 17 | Kannapolis Farmers Market | Intersection of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Visit the Kannapolis Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, August 17! Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods. While supplies last, customers can receive a free reusable tote bag when making a pu...

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