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The City of Kannapolis offices will be closed Friday, November 10, in observance of Veterans Day. Offices will reopen on November 13. There will be no delay in the collection of garbage and recycling. There will be no yard debris collection on Friday. To find your collection schedule, visit kannapolisnc.gov/garbage, or download the CARTology app in the Apple and Google Play stores.

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A Kannapolis Christmas returns this holiday season with events that have become treasured family traditions in the region. The official kick off will be the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony & Celebration of Lights at 6 p.m., Saturday, November 18. The Celebration of Lights will then run thru December 30 and The Kannapolis Christmas Parade returns on December 9. The Celebration of Lights includes thousands of twinkling lights in dozens of displays throughout Village Park.  Adults and chi...

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Area municipalities will cohost “Bridges Out of Poverty”, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on November 9 at the Laureate Center in Kannapolis.  This free workshop will provide professionals and communities with strategies on how to build bridges that result in bringing people out of poverty. Cabarrus County, the City of Concord, the City of Kannapolis and Cooperative Christian Ministry are hosting this important community seminar.  Mike Dames with Hope Worldwide Charlotte wi...

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Join us November 11 for the Old Armor 5K for Heroes!  This event is part of the Run Kannapolis 5K Series. All proceeds will go to area non-profits. The Old Armor 5K for Heroes invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to participate. The run will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, and will be held in Downtown Kannapolis. For more information and to register, visit: www.runkannapolis.com

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For over 75 years the Gem Theatre has been the star of downtown Kannapolis. From movie premieres to special dates, from engagement proposals to wedding ceremonies the Gem Theatre has been an iconic structure and place of history for the City and its residents. In 2015 the City of Kannapolis acquired the theatre and began the process of refurbishing the marquee, and essential elements such as the roof, heating and air conditioning and restrooms.  Now, it’s time to give the interior...

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We are pleased to announce the promotions of three of our staff members. Becky Tolle has been promoted to the role of Recreation Superintendent in the Parks and Recreation Department. She will oversee the Recreation and Special Event coordinators, the Athletics Division, administrative staff as well as assisting with the human resources, budget and planning responsibilities of the department. Becky has been with the City for 20 years and has over 30 years of park and recreation experie...

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Kannapolis City Council Member Ryan Dayvault has been honored with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine. The Order of the Long Leaf Pine is one of the highest honors a citizen of North Carolina can receive. Dayvault was honored for his service as a City Council member and his volunteer work with numerous organizations in Kannapolis. Ryan has served on the Kannapolis City Council for 12 years and he is the youngest person to be elected to serve on the council. Prior to being elected to City Council...

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In a long-awaited and eagerly anticipated return, Rowan County is excited to announce the rescheduled Military Talent Attraction Weekend, an event initially slated for March 2020 but postponed due to the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Rowan Chamber of Commerce, Rowan EDC, NC Works, Salisbury VA Health Care System, City of Salisbury, Rowan Tourism Development Authority, NC4ME, and other community partners have been working on bringing back this program to match the n...

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The Kannapolis City Council has restructured the original purchase and operational agreements for the former Swanee Theatre. The City acquired the vacant Swanee Theatre as part of its purchase of the downtown properties in 2015.   In 2021 West Ave Entertainment, LLC which is owned Kent Gregory and Ken Lingafelt, signed an agreement to renovate and purchase the theatre and open it as an entertainment venue.  The renovations have been completed by West Ave Entertainment and the S...

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Cabarrus County commissioners, management and representatives from the Library System and Active Living and Parks Department celebrated another significant step forward Tuesday at the groundbreaking for the Cabarrus County Library and Active Living Center at Afton Ridge.    The investment represents another milestone in the County’s commitment to resident well-being, education and interconnection. The location is the second facility that combines library services and active liv...

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