Top Story Spotlight Friday Five: Two new restaurants, Panda Fest, lawncare and acting broke Mark Plemmons Apr 17, 2026 Apr 17, 2026 Updated May 25, 2026 0 1 of 3 This is the menu for Fat Jack's BBQ Pit in North Kannapolis. Fat Jack's The group picked up a lot of litter around Brantley and China Grove roads. 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