Cheryl and Eric Dearmon have gifted two public art sculptures, “Smiley” and “Discover” to the City of Kannapolis. Both sculptures are already located in the City and were on loan from the artist, Tom Risser. With their purchase, the Dearmons have ensured the sculptures will remain in the City as permanent pieces of public art.   “The gift of these two pieces of public art is a continuance of the precedence set by Dr. Harold Cook and his family and by Lynn...

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New Fare Pass App Will Also Launch   Rider Transit will resume normal operations and once again collect fares beginning July 1, 2021. Normal operations were modified, and fares were suspended in March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Per federal mandate, masks are still required to be worn by passengers and Rider staff members. All routes are operating on a normal schedule.   Resuming normal operations includes:   Passengers may enter and exit the bu...

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Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies, and of course, fireworks.  Events will be held from May to August. All events are free to the public. Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. You are welcome to bring your lawn chairs. No pets or smoking please. Food and drinks will be on sale in the parks during the events.  The City will provide a free shuttle from 5-10:30 p.m. Masks must be worn on the ...

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The City of Kannapolis welcomes Richard Smith, as the new Planning Director. In this role, Richard will oversee the planning, zoning, GIS, and code enforcement services of the City. Richard has approximately 23 years of experience in planning and community development. He previously worked as the Planning & Community Development Director for Moore County and Senior Planner for Catawba County. He was also the vice-president and majority owner of Benchmark Planning, a professional plan...

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A section of a Rowan County road is scheduled to close next week while a culvert that runs under it is replaced. Reeves Island Road is set to close just south of Old Beatty Ford Road from 8 a.m. June 7 through 3:30 p.m. June 11. The existing structure has failed, and its replacement is essential to ensure stormwater passes under the road properly, preventing damage to the road and nearby properties. A signed detour will direct traffic to follow Old Beatty Ford, Stokes Ferry, Richfield a...

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(Editor's Note: The previous version of this news release incorrectly stated the closure starting Tuesday. The closure will take place Monday, June 7, reflected below. )   A section of Centergrove Road will close Monday, June 7, to replace the bridge over Cold Water Creek west of Interstate 85.   The $1.8 million project was awarded in April to Dane Construction, Inc.  of Mooresville. The contract requires the bridge to be open to traffic by April 7, 2022. Additional work ...

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The City of Kannapolis is studying the idea of building a skatepark complex. City officials began the process after receiving input from parents, children, and skate enthusiasts. The City has hired Pillar Design Studios to assist with the first steps of the process which is to consider the best location for the complex based on what features and amenities are desired. A joint meeting between the City of Kannapolis City Council and Parks & Recreation Commission will be held at 6 p.m. on...

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Do you have an interest in serving on a City Advisory Board or Commission? The City of Kannapolis is seeking members to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Community Improvement Commission. To serve, you must complete an application and be appointed to the board or commission by the Kannapolis City Council. Most of these boards and commissions participate in the City’s policy decisions by making recommendations to the City Council...

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All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed for business on Monday, May 31, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, June 1. There will be no disruption in garbage and recycling collection service, however, there will be no yard debris collection on Monday. All Kannapolis parks will be open for regular operating hours from dawn until dusk. In Village Park, the Pad will be open Saturday, 10 a.m. -7 p.m.; Sunday and Monday from noon to 6 p.m.

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The Kannapolis City Council voted Monday night to approve moving forward with extending utilities to Kannapolis Crossing. Kannapolis Crossing is a mixed-used development that will be located at the new Exit 65 off I-85 (Old Beatty Ford Road). The project is in the City of Kannapolis and Rowan County.   Carolyn Martin with Commercial Properties Realty Trust will develop 318 acres at the new interchange. Martin plans to construct 500 residences (including apartments, homes and townhomes) on...

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