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The City of Kannapolis and North Carolina Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting regarding the construction of a sidewalk on Little Texas Road. The meeting will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually at the same time on the same date. The meeting will include a presentation and question and comment period. The meeting will be held in person at the Laureate Center, Kannapolis City Hall, 401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis. ...

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Kannapolis Police Chief Terry Spry announces the promotion of both Jennifer Hyatt and Brent Rowland to the position of Captain; Jason Hinson to the position of Lieutenant and Chris Howard to the position of Sergeant.     Captain Jennifer Hyatt will lead the Special Operations Bureau. She will be responsible for the Community Services Unit, Training and Office of Professional Standards. Hyatt began her career with the Kannapolis Police Department as a Patrol Officer in  2007....

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Rowan County Public Health is excited to share that starting on Monday, January 11th, we will be entering into the Phase 1b/Mass Vaccination Phase for Group 1. This vaccination phase will include all individuals 75 years of age and older, regardless of health status or living situation, and any remaining Phase 1A eligible individuals. This will be a drive-thru vaccination clinic, which will be held at the West End Plaza/the old Salisbury Mall (1935 Jake Alexander Blvd. West). No appointments ...

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The Cabarrus Health Alliance will host multiple drive-through clinics for the COVID-19 vaccine, with the next being Saturday, January 2, 2021. The clinics will be at the Cabarrus Arena and Events Center, located at 4751 NC-49, Concord, NC 28025. No appointment is necessary.   As the local public health authority, Cabarrus Health Alliance, is required to follow the state’s phased approach to administering the vaccine.   Vaccine Clinic Dates Date Time...

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The City of Kannapolis has added two sculptures to its public arts program. “LOVE” has been installed at the Kannapolis Train Station on Main Street. The ten-foot steel sculpture simply spells out the word, “LOVE.” It has been purposefully aged to give it a sense of time and place in the historic downtown. The second sculpture is located at Village Park near the fountain and embodies the City’s brand, “Discover a Healthy Life.” This piece is also ten ...

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The North Carolina Association of Government Information Officers has awarded the City of Kannapolis first place for its work in branding and promotion of the West Avenue Streetscape and Downtown Revitalization Project. The City was recognized with the Excellence in Communications Award for its strategic communications plan to brand, promote and market the West Avenue Streetscape and Downtown Revitalization Project during the planning, construction and opening of the streetscape. The Commu...

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The City of Kannapolis has released the 2021 Garbage/Recycling Calendar. In addition to the schedule for 2021, the calendar includes information on what items may be recycled. The calendar also details the holiday schedule for garbage/recycling collection. Important tips for recycling in 2021 - The City of Kannapolis asks that you do not bag your recyclables, and that you reuse, donate, or throw away Christmas lights, hoses, cords, clothing, and grocery bags because they get stuck and clog...

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Once again it is time to start the City of Kannapolis Loop the Loop Program. Loop the Loop is a fun way to track the distance of your walk, run, or bike ride in Kannapolis while earning great prizes. Grab a friend, family member and your dog and start looping.   Everyone can win a prize – even your dog.   You can loop anywhere in the City – just track your miles. Specific loop the loop routes are designated in downtown Kannapolis, Atrium Health Ballpark, all our...

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All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed on Friday, January 1, 2021, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Garbage and recycling collection will operate on a regular schedule. However, there will be no yard waste collection for Friday’s route this week. Yard waste, limb and loose leaf collection will resume on Monday, January 4, on a normal schedule for the rest of the week. To find your schedules for garbage, recycling, loose leaf, and yard waste, visit kannapolisnc.go...

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All City of Kannapolis offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 23 through Friday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. There will be no garbage and recycling collection service on Christmas Day. Friday’s route will be collected on Saturday, December 26. There will be no yard waste, limb or loose leaf collection Wednesday, December 23-Friday, December 25. We hope you will join us at the Celebration of Lights and Winterland Express located at Village Park, 700 West...

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