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Jiggy with the Piggy 3 p.m., Saturday, May 4 Update - We have closed the Jiggy with the Piggy festival. Severe weather is anticipated and we want everyone to be safe. Fire and Police are still selling yummy bbq at the corner of Laureate and NE Research Campus Drive if you would like to grab a plate or a pork butt. Thank you to everyone who came out in the rain today to participate in the People’s Choice Pork Tasting Contest as well as all the other activities. Winners will be announc...

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WEATHER UPDATE - 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 4 - People's Choice Tickets are now on sale. The Village Park Train and Carouel will be closed due to the weather.  WEATHER UPDATE - 5 p.m., Friday, May 3 - Rain or shine, it's Jiggy time! Grab your raincoat and come out this Friday and Saturday to enjoy all the Jiggy festivities! The City of Kannapolis is celebrating 10 years of the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival with a variety of fun events this weekend. An exciting showca...

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With over 250 walkers/runners, the Jiggy with the Piggy 5K was a huge success Thursday evening. We loved seeing all the participants in the Jiggiest Costume Contest. We hope everyone had a great time and will continue to participate in the rest of the Run Kannapolis Series this year. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Jiggiest Costume Contest. The winner of the contest was Lisa Pacuk. The overall male 5K winner was Benjamin Rheinecker and the overall female 5K winner was Nicole ...

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The City of Kannapolis will celebrate 10 years of Jiggy with the Piggy with a special free concert by Country Music Superstar Craig Morgan. Named one of the East Coast’s Top Events, Jiggy returns May 3-5, 2024, to Downtown Kannapolis. Visit kannapolisnc.gov/jiggywiththepiggy for the exciting Jiggy 2024 schedule. A multi-faceted entertainer, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality, author, celebrated outdoorsman and patriotic Army veteran. One ...

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The Kannapolis Farmers Market will open for the 2024 season on Thursday, May 2. The market will be held every Thursday, 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd. The market continues through September. Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as plants, eggs, baked goods, skincare products, crafts, and prepared foods. While supplies last, customers can receive a free reusable tote bag when making...

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The Kannapolis Youth Council recently had the opportunity to give back to their community by helping other teens. Youth Council students, ranging from 9th-12th grade, collected toiletries for teens who live in a local orphanage. Items collected included toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, laundry detergent, deodorant, and toilet paper. The Council’s goal is to create opportunities for students to become engaged in leadership within their community by providing avenues for high school st...

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The popular Stories Under the Stars program returns to Kannapolis in 2024! Get ready for another series of unique storytelling and performing arts events. All events are free and will begin at 7 p.m. at the Kannapolis Library. Programs are geared toward families with children of all ages and do not require advance registration. Check out the complete 2024 Stories Under the Stars events: Saturday, April 27         Children’s T...

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The N.C. Department of Labor will recognize area employers and employees at the agency’s annual safety awards banquet held at noon on Tuesday, April 9, in Concord at the Cabarrus Country Club. “North Carolina’s employers and employees show us the true importance of a strong commitment to safety and health each and every day,” Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson said. “As this is my final year as Labor Commissioner and my last safety awards season, I want to reflect on...

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The City of Kannapolis has received three top national recognitions. World Atlas has named Kannapolis as one of the top cities to retire to in North Carolina. World Atlas cited the City’s Discover a Healthy Life brand, affordable housing, parks and recreation amenities and more. “Newcomers to Kannapolis are fortunate to join a community that prioritizes well-being above all else,” the article noted. Services and facilities that older residents may need were also cited as a reas...

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The Kannapolis Police Department has selected the winners of their police badge coloring contest. Over 270 entries were received from Kannapolis children. Elementary school children were asked to submit a creative design by coloring a Police Department’s uniform patch. Members of the Police Department selected a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner, and Chief Terry Spry selected a “Chief’s Choice” winner to receive gifts. The 1st place design, by Caroline Li, age 7, was t...

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