Construction of the first phase of the Irish Buffalo Creek Greenway is underway. This first phase is 2.5 miles and will run along a sewer easement from Orphanage Road to Rogers Lake Road. The greenway will be ten feet wide and paved. It is expected to be completed in 2020. The public will be able to access the greenway at three locations: Oakwood Avenue (across from the Lantern Green and Stonewyck neighborhood), Vietnam Veterans Park and Rogers Lake Road. Vehicle parking will only be availabl...

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Rowan-Cabarrus Community College held the official ribbon-cutting Tuesday evening for its new Advanced Technology Center (ATC), which prepares students for competitive, high-skilled technological jobs. The College also celebrated its award-winning partnership with the City of Kannapolis and Castle & Cooke North Carolina and honored Rowan-Cabarrus Community College President Dr. Carol S. Spalding as the 2019 N.C. Community College President of the Year. “For more than 10 years, Dr...

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The Kannapolis Fire Department will host an open enrollment for Explorer Post 001, from 7 – 9 p.m., December 9, at Fire Station 1, 300 Firehouse Drive. The Explorer program is designed for people 14-21 years old with an interest in firefighting or public service. Interested Explorers will need to bring $46 to cover insurance for the year, and those under 18 will need to bring a parent or guardian. For more information about the program, please contact Lead Advisor Hunter Brantley, at...

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Nineteen people have completed the Resident Session of Kannapolis 101. Kannapolis 101 is held once a year and focuses on educating residents about the City and its services and operations. For eight weeks, participants visit each of the City departments such as police, fire, planning, public works, etc., and are to see firsthand how each department meets the needs of residents. The class completes many hands-on exercises to give them an appreciation for the various jobs and functions of city ...

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Fifteen employees have completed the employee session of Kannapolis 101. Kannapolis 101 is held once a year and focuses on educating employees about the City and its services. For eight weeks, participants visit each of the City departments such as police, fire, planning, public works, etc., and are able to hear firsthand how each department meets the needs of residents. The class helps employees understand the role they and their department plays in the everyday lives of residents. Comple...

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The Kannapolis Christmas Parade will be held at 6 p.m., on December 14, in downtown Kannapolis. Outgoing City Council Member Roger Haas will serve as the parade’s Grand Marshal. This year the parade will follow a new route thru downtown Kannapolis. City Council Member Roger Haas has a 30-year legacy of community service. He decided to not seek reelection this year after serving on the City Council for four nonconsecutive terms. Haas is a graduate of Gardner-Webb University with a deg...

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