The Gem Theatre reopens to the public tonight. The opening night movie will be the premiere of IF, starring Ryan Reynolds. Last night the City honored the hundreds of people who have donated to the Gem Theatre Fundraising Project. Guests took self-guided tours of the refurbished facility following a ribbon cutting by members of the Kannapolis City Council. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Gem Theatre is one of the oldest single screen movie theatres in existence in the U...

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The City of Kannapolis is excited to announce the reopening of the Gem Theatre to the public on Thursday, May 16 following extensive renovations.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Gem Theatre is one of the oldest single screen movie theatres in existence in the United States. It is located on Laureate Way in downtown Kannapolis. For 88 years the Gem Theatre has been the star of downtown Kannapolis, and the renovations carefully took into consideration the historic ...

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis is back! Stay tuned each week to learn about the family friendly events happening throughout Kannapolis! 4 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 | Kannapolis Farmers Market | Corner of Dale Earnhardt Boulevard & Vance Avenue Visit the Kannapolis Farmers Market from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, May 16! Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as meat, eggs, baked goods, crafts, and prepared foods. To get updates about seasonal offeri...

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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Atrium Health Ballpark are thrilled to announce the return of a fan-favorite matchup in 2024. Team USA’s Collegiate National Team will make the trip to Kannapolis to play Chinese Taipei in the 21st USA vs. Chinese Taipei International Friendship Series on Wednesday, July 3 at 6:35 p.m.   After a 14-year hiatus of playing in Kannapolis, Team USA played its first game at Atrium Health Ballpark on July 2, 2023 against Chinese Taipei, winning, 10-0. &n...

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Each year during the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival, the teams participating in the Kansas City Barbeque Society competition also compete in a dessert contest. Desserts were judged in two categories: appearance and taste. Over hundred community leaders and sponsors of the festival voted during the blind tasting/appearance competition Friday night. Taking top honors in the Appearance Category was Bad Rooster BBQ of Lavonia, Georgia and finishing first in the Taste Category was Smokin Studs of M...

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The City of Kannapolis is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at City Hall, 401 Laureate Way. Doners will receive a $20 eGift Card, a OneBlood t-shirt, and a free wellness checkup. (Including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, iron count, and cholesterol screening). Appointments are encouraged for donors. If you would like to donate, please visit: https://donor.oneblood.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/1482781

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Kansas City Barbeque judges spent Saturday and Sunday very carefully evaluating over 70 teams from 18 states who competed in the 10th Annual 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 categories of chicken, ribs, pork, and brisket on both days, in both the Masters and Backyard Series. Judges from several different states chose the winners based on taste, appearance,...

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A sunny, slightly breezy day greeted the crowd gathered Friday morning at the intersection of Corban Avenue and Church Street. But hearts were particularly heavy this year, as the event capped a week that began with tragedy in neighboring Mecklenburg County. On Monday, an armed suspect opened fire on law enforcement officers who were conducting an investigation in east Charlotte. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer and three officers from the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force were kille...

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KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – At the 10th Anniversary of the Jiggy with the Piggy Festival yesterday, over 400 of you came out in the rain to taste and judge some of the best pork in the United States. Prepared by the top Kansas City Barbeque Society Teams, the competition was serious business as people carefully tasted the many unique flavors and spices used to cook the pork. Thank you to everyone who braved the bad weather. Proceeds from ticket sales will be distributed to Kannapolis area non-profi...

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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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