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Kannapolis City Manager Mike Legg presented the recommended Fiscal Year 2022 budget to the Kannapolis City Council Monday evening. The recommended budget is $85,250,848 which includes all six operating funds of the City. The budget includes no property tax or utility fee increases, but there is a proposed $2.50 increase in environmental fees. The increase in environmental fees is due to the continued increase in the cost of collecting and disposing of garbage, electronic, bulky waste and re...

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              From cool, funky home goods and small treasures, to deeply meaningful pieces, Nostalgia Hollow has it all, and is finding success in Kannapolis. Rows and rows of delightful finds and effusive candles make for great browsing—but it’s also the shopkeepers’ personalities that create a one-of-a-kind shopping experience here at the location on N. Main Street. And there is often a familiar smile waiting to gree...

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The Kannapolis City Council has approved a development proposal for the former Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium property.   The proposal will allow Fortius Capital Partners to purchase the former Kannapolis Intimidators Stadium for $3 million. The 55-acre site is located on Lane Street near the I-85 Exit 63 interchange and has excellent access to Charlotte and Greensboro. The property is next to Lake Fisher which is a protected reservoir.   The site is being sold now that the K...

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The City of Kannapolis was among 19 North Carolina governments to earn recognition in the North Carolina City & County Communicators’ (NC3C) 2021 Excellence in Communications Awards. The City of Kannapolis won a first-place award in the category of graphic design for the “Wear A Mask” COVID Campaign. The City also won a second-place honor for the social media post and campaign honoring Mrs. Dot Cole on her 107th birthday and recognition as the Oldest Living U.S. Marine. ...

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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.   Village Park Concerts: 7 p.m. located at 700 West C Street   Satur...

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Both Teams to Honor the Jonathan Foundation in May 28th Showdown    Almost a month after opening its gates for North Carolina high school baseball’s season opener, Atrium Health Ballpark will play host to the historic rivalry game between the A.L. Brown Wonders and Concord Spiders on Friday, May 28th at 7:00 p.m. Friday night’s showdown will also honor the life of Jonathan Thacker and help support the Jonathan Foundation.    The Wonders and long-time h...

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The Village Park Splash Pad will open on Saturday, May 29. The Splash Pad hours are Monday – Saturday, from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Sunday, from noon – 6 p.m. (Open noon – 6 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 31).  Village Park is located at 700 West C Street. Admission is $1.50. The City of Kannapolis Parks and Recreation staff will follow best practices regarding COVID-19 precautions such as cleaning and sanitizing the splash pad. It is a “play at your own risk&rdquo...

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The City of Kannapolis is currently accepting applications for home improvement contractors for the Urgent Home Repair Program. Each year the City of Kannapolis receives federal monies which may be spent on homes that have urgent repairs. The goal of the federal program is to assist people in staying in their homes and keeping homes livable versus displacing people and homes falling into disrepair and becoming neighborhood eyesores. Contractors who meet the approval process will be added to t...

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Visiting Downtown Kannapolis? We welcome you to Discover the many new businesses and entertainment options the City has to offer. While you are browsing - see a movie at the GEM Theatre, take in a Kannapolis Cannon Ballers game or exercise by Looping the Loop.   With the first season of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers now underway downtown parking areas have gotten a facelift.  The City of Kannapolis VIDA parking deck is now open and new signage and striping has been adde...

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Nine Recipients Were Announced during Virtual Awards Ceremony Yesterday, Centralina Regional Council announced the recipients of the Region of Excellence Awards in a virtual ceremony. Presented annually, these awards recognize individuals, communities and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of Centralina’s mission to expand opportunity and improve quality of life in the nine-county, Centralina region which includes Anson, Cabarrus, Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell, Me...

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