Don't miss the Gem Theatre Summer Matinee series! Movies are at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $2 per person.  Check out the full list of Gem Theatre Summer Matinees: June 13 - DC League of Super Pets June 20 - The Emoji Movie June 27 - Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway July 5 - Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs July 11 - The Angry Birds Movie July 18 - Space Jam: A New Legacy July 25 - Paw Patrol August 1- Lyle, Lyle Crocodile August 8 - Hotel Transylvania 3 Group sales...

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Rowan Cabarrus Community College advertising and graphic design instructor Bailey Wingler developed an interactive sidewalk mural on the North Carolina Research Campus in collaboration with Kannapolis City Schools arts instructor Chelsea Anderson and high school student Noelle Anthony. With a theme of “Building STEAM in Kannapolis,” the mural features colorful elements that reference healthy living, research and plants. The mural is located at 500 Laureate Way in front of the UNC ...

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this week with two great events and a Cannon Ballers homestand. 8 a.m., Saturday, May 20th | Gaelic Alley 5K | Downtown Kannapolis. Register at runkannapolis.com 7 p.m., Saturday, May 20th | Stories Under the Stars with Gravity Check | Kannapolis Library. Free family fun. May 16- 21, Cannon Ballers vs Carolina Mudcats Baseball Tickets: www.kcballers.com See the complete summer calendar by visiting: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/ParksPrograms

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Kansas City Barbeque judges spent Saturday and Sunday very carefully judging over teams from eleven states who competed in the categories of chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket at the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival in Kannapolis. This year, the City hosted a two-day Masters Series Competition and a Backyard Series Competition. Winners were selected in all categories on both days, in both the Masters and Backyard Series. Judges, from several states, chose the winners based on taste, appearance,...

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Captain Larry Hubbard “exemplifies what it means to serve others. His leadership, valor and dedication to protecting the community is a model to his fellow officers.” Concord Police Chief Gary Gacek spoke those words Friday in front of the Peace Officers Memorial, where Hubbard was named the 2023 recipient of the Robert J. Eury Memorial Award. “He always steps up, and goes above and beyond to help others, no matter the circumstances,” Gacek told the crowds. &ldquo...

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Congratulations to our Jiggy Dessert Winners! Over 100 community leaders and Jiggy festival sponsors spent Friday evening blind tasting and viewing the desserts. The professional BBQ teams competed against each other and City employees also competed against each other. They were all beautiful and tasted amazing. Thank you to everyone who participated. BBQ Team Winners: Appearance 1st Place: Bourbon and Blues 2nd Place: Bad Rooster 1 3rd Place: Bad Rooster 2 Taste 1st P...

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The Jiggy People’s Choice winners are in! A huge thank you to the public for supporting our non-profits with your ticket purchase and for taking on the challenge of taste-testing the many types of pulled pork. The Top Ten People’s Choice Winners are: 1st Place: T&S BBQ - Shawn Colligan Pan Number 1 2nd Place: HessHogs - Josh Hess Pan Number 4 3rd Place: Hold Your Horses BBQ - Cary Chasteen Pan Number 7 4th Place: Big Dog BBQ - Theresa Bell Pan Number 47 5th...

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Sunday, May 7, 2023 8 a.m. City of Kannapolis Water Resources crews are flushing fire hydrants in the areas of downtown, Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, and Cannon Boulevard.  You may notice discoloration of your water when you turn your faucets on. Please let your water run for 10-15 minutes and the discoloration will disappear.  The water is safe to drink. 

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Sunday, May 7, 2023 8 a.m. City of Kannapolis Water Resources crews are flushing fire hydrants in the areas of downtown, Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, and Cannon Boulevard.  You may notice discoloration of your water when you turn your faucets on. Please let your water run for 10-15 minutes and the discoloration will disappear.  The water is safe to drink. 

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Sunday, May 7, 2023 8 a.m. City of Kannapolis Water Resources crews are flushing fire hydrants in the areas of downtown, Dale Earnhardt Boulevard, and Cannon Boulevard.  You may notice discoloration of your water when you turn your faucets on. Please let your water run for 10-15 minutes and the discoloration will disappear.  The water is safe to drink. 

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