KANNAPOLIS – Google is coming to Kannapolis and southern Rowan County after the company signed a lease in the development off I-85 Exit 65.“We welcome Google to the City of Kannapolis. As one of the biggest companies in the world they have the reputation of being on the cutting edge of techn…
- From staff reports
Cabarrus County Transportation Services (CCTS) provides reliable, accessible transportation for eligible residents, ensuring they can reach critical services that support their health, independence and overall quality of life.
- From the City of Kannapolis
This is a statement by the City of Kannapolis on the "boil water notice."
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The Kannapolis History Associates will welcome former Reed Gold Mine manager John Dysart for a special presentation on the history and significance of North Carolina’s famed gold site.
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Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
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CONCORD — Construction is steadily progressing on several major parks and recreation projects funded through the city’s bond program, with multiple facilities on track to open over the next year.
CONCORD — Construction is steadily progressing on several major parks and recreation projects funded through the city’s bond program, with multiple facilities on track to open over the next year.
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Sprouts Farmers Market shoppers in North Carolina and nationwide could be owed money under the terms of a multi-million-dollar settlement. The Arizona-based grocery chain, known for its farm-stand vibes and healthy food options, agreed to a $5 million class-action settlement to resolve claims that it showed too many digits of customers’ debit and credit card numbers on printed receipts — a ...
SALISBURY – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is once again offering Summer Enrichment Camps for students ages 12-18, providing hands-on opportunities to explore interests and begin building skills for future academic and career pathways. Each camp lasts one week and includes half-day sessions held in the mornings or afternoons, with multiple sessions offered throughout the summer from June 15 through Aug. 7.
CONCORD — Residents near Highway 73 may notice an increased fire department presence in the coming weeks, but officials say there is no cause for alarm.
The Concord Fire Department will begin a series of training exercises Monday, April 27, at the city’s water tower near the intersection of Highway 73 and Kirkwood Drive. The sessions, scheduled periodically through early July, are part of the department’s annual Technical Rescue Training Plan.
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Kannapolis Police have charged a 17-year-old in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Monday night on Coldwater Lane.
KANNAPOLIS — A boil water notice remains in effect for much of Kannapolis after E. coli bacteria was detected in the city’s municipal water system, officials said Friday.
In an update issued at 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, the city said some areas that receive water from the City of Concord have been cleared for normal use and no longer need to boil water. Those areas are identified on updated maps available on the city’s website.
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Mark Plemmons' Friday Five includes: Concerts return to Downtown Concord, Elizabeth's Treasures closed; Concord Micro-Con is coming; Jim Helms Day, and changing wire services.
CONCORD — Concord Electric Systems has received national recognition for its safety practices, earning the American Public Power Association’s highest-level Safety Award of Excellence for 2025.
The city-owned utility was awarded the Diamond designation in its category, which includes systems with between 110,000 and 249,999 annual worker-hours of exposure. Concord was among 240 public power utilities nationwide to receive a safety award this year.
CONCORD — Cannon School welcomed educators from across the country earlier this month for its second annual EDU Maker Summit, a professional learning event focused on expanding hands-on, experiential learning in classrooms.
The Water & Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County is moving forward with expansion of the Muddy Creek Waste Water Treatment Plant and upgrades at the Rocky River plant.
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Tom Campbell outlines issues facing the N.C. General Assembly.
TMSA Public Charter Schools marked the grand opening of its new Concord campuses Thursday with a ceremony highlighting the school network’s expansion in Cabarrus County and its focus on STEAM-based education.
"Labor market conditions softened in North Carolina in February," said Bethany Greene, an analyst with the Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, Va. "Employment declined, primarily due to job losses in trade, transportation and utilities."
CHINA GROVE — The Historic Neely School Foundation will welcome the public Saturday for an open house celebrating the legacy of one of Rowan County’s early African American schools.
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Food, fundraisers, special events - here are upcoming community events around Cabarrus County.
Al Stanford discusses The Strait Gate and how to get to Heaven.
The Cabarrus Health Alliance opened a new location at Brown Mill in Concord; Kannapolis is hosting a shredding event Saturday; and the Salvation Army is honoring Carolyn Carpenter with a "Toast of the Town."

