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American Legion baseball: Kannapolis ends season
Staff report CHERRYVILLE — Perennial powerhouse Wilmington Post 10 won the 2018 and 2019 American Legion state tournaments. COVID stopped Legion baseball in 2020, but ... Read more
3 days ago by Mike London.
Kannapolis man gets 180 months in prison after $100,000 worth of narcotics found in his apartment
KANNAPOLIS — A 38-year-old man received a sentence of 180 months in federal prison on Friday after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl and possessing a ... Read more
3 days ago by Josh Bergeron.
Kannapolis restroom listed among top 10 in the country, vying for top spot
KANNAPOLIS — Not satisfied with only having the best ballpark in the country, the city of Kannapolis is vying for another national title — top ... Read more
6 days ago by Ben Stansell.
Mixed-use development planned near Atrium Health Ballpark
KANNAPOLIS — The city on Tuesday announced an agreement to provide three parcels of property past the right field wall of Atrium Health Ballpark to Right ... Read more
6 days ago by Ben Stansell.
Cannon Ballers crowned: Atrium Health Ballpark wins fan vote for best ballpark in the country
Staff Report news@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — Atrium Health Ballpark has brought plenty of attention to downtown Kannapolis, but now the baseball stadium is being recognized in ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Ben Stansell.
Rowan voters will choose from 66 candidates for 42 open seats in November municipal elections
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — With 66 candidates running for 42 seats across the county, voters across can expect competitive races in November for ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Natalie Anderson.
High school basketball: Wonders tab Efird as new boys basketball coach
By Mike London mike.london@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — It’s a special homecoming for Jonathan Efird, 31, who was announced as A.L. Brown’s new head boys basketball coach ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Post Sports.
NC Music Hall of Fame holding ‘double-induction’ on Oct. 21
KANNAPOLIS — After a year of waiting to honor the 2020 inductees, the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame will hold its inductions Oct. 21. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Staff Report.
‘Darn glad to be back:’ Falls Jewelers returns to downtown Kannapolis, where it all began
KANNAPOLIS — With downtown Kannapolis looking increasingly like a ghost town during the economic downturn in 2010, Sam Falls was confronted with a harsh reality. ... Read more
3 weeks ago by Ben Stansell.
Candidate total rises to 24 for November municipal elections
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — Since filing began Friday, a total of 17 incumbents and seven challengers have filed for the 2021 November municipal ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Natalie Anderson.
Blotter: Kannapolis man charged with exploiting young children, posting child pornography to Facebook
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — The Rowan County Sheriff’s Office on Friday arrested a Kannapolis man after he allegedly posted pornographic videos of young ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Natalie Anderson.
‘It’s like heaven:’ Dog World Dog Park provides puppy paradise in Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS — Wanting to make sure everything was perfect, Dana Christner was waiting to hold an official grand opening for Dog World Dog Park. She ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Ben Stansell.
One killed, one injured Saturday in Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS — One man is dead, a second is hospitalized and police are looking for a minivan after an incident around 8:40 Saturday morning on ... Read more
4 weeks ago by Staff Report.
Nine candidates file for municipal office on first day
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com SALISBURY — On the first day of filing for this year’s municipal elections, nine candidates stopped by the Rowan County Board ... Read more
1 month ago by Natalie Anderson.
City of Kannapolis approves $85.25 million budget for 2022 fiscal year
The Kannapolis City Council has approved the fiscal year 2022 budget, which spends $85.25 million and includes no property tax or utility fee increases. The ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Kannapolis native Jerry Blackwell discusses prosecuting Derek Chauvin for death of George Floyd
By Natalie Anderson natalie.anderson@salisburypost.com KANNAPOLIS — April 20 will go down in history as the day ex-Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted of murder ... Read more
1 month ago by Natalie Anderson.
Dearmons gift two public art sculptures to city of Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS — Cheryl and Eric Dearmon have gifted two public art sculptures, “Smiley” and “Discover,” to the city of Kannapolis. Both sculptures are already located ... Read more
1 month ago by Staff Report.
Ryan Dayvault drops out of Kannapolis mayoral race
KANNAPOLIS — Ryan Dayvault’s campaign for mayor ended early. The city council member announced in a post on Facebook Wednesday night that he will no longer ... Read more
2 months ago by Ben Stansell.
Area Sports Briefs: Former A.L. Brown standout Cambrea Sturgis wins two sprint events
From staff reports EUGENE, Ore. — Cambrea Sturgis of North Carolina A&T swept the women’s 100 and 200 meters Saturday in the NCAA outdoor ... Read more
2 months ago by Mike London.
Squids, drones and boats, oh my! Students put brainpower to work during STEM Camp
By Joanie Reeder For the Salisbury Post KANNAPOLIS – In an empty hallway at Kannapolis Middle School on Tuesday, a young girl slowly moved her ... Read more
2 months ago by Staff Report.
Kannapolis seeks public input on future skatepark complex
KANNAPOLIS — The City of Kannapolis is studying the idea of building a skatepark complex. City officials began the process after receiving input from parents, ... Read more
2 months ago by News Service Report.
Kannapolis City Council approves sale of former Intimidators Stadium site; plans continue to materialize
KANNAPOLIS — As the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers play their inaugural season in the city’s new downtown ballpark, plans have materialized for the site of the ... Read more
2 months ago by Ben Stansell.
Kannapolis council hears details of $368 million Old Beatty Ford Road development
KANNAPOLIS — When the N.C. General Assembly passed a bill in 2019 allowing Kannapolis to annex land in the Old Beatty Ford Road area, the ... Read more
2 months ago by Ben Stansell.
Kannapolis unveils lineup for summer movie and concert series
KANNAPOLIS — The city of Kannapolis has unveiled its slate of summer concerts, movies and fireworks at Village and Veterans parks. Among this year’s performers ... Read more
2 months ago by Ben Stansell.
Two familiar Kannapolis names emerge in mayor’s race
KANNAPOLIS — As he prepared to address the small crowd of people gathered before him in downtown Kannapolis on Wednesday morning, Mayor Darrell Hinnant paused ... Read more
2 months ago by Ben Stansell.
City of Kannapolis to have bike rodeo Saturday
Children ages 5-12 are invited to join the City of Kannapolis for a bike rodeo from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday at the ... Read more
3 months ago by Staff Report.
Back and better than ever: Cannon Ballers kick off inaugural season in Atrium Health Ballpark
KANNAPOLIS — Standing with his back toward the outfield, gesturing up at the cloudy and brightening sky, a smile spread across Andy Sandler’s face. “It ... Read more
3 months ago by Ben Stansell.
Minor League baseball: Wood Ducks top Cannon Ballers in season opener
Staff report KANNAPOLIS — The long-awaited opening night for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at Atrium Health Ballpark was a success everywhere except the scoreboard. Downpours ... Read more
3 months ago by Mike London.
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