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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Kannapolis public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
African American Museum & Cultural Center facility
Parks Bond Referendum
Care Before Confinement Coalition pilot proposal
Kellswater Plaza
Eastside Park Development Timeline
Economic Development and Strategic Growth
Main Street Tattoo Shop Zoning
Municipal Transparency and State Legislation
Positive City Direction and Traffic Improvements
Economic Development Corporation Leadership
Sidewalk Projects and Community Investment
Thoroughfare Protection Overlay Text Amendment (TA-2026-03)
Water and Sewer System Development Fees
Eastside Park Funding and Community Priorities
Commercial Drone Regulation and Neighborhood Impacts
Zoning & land use
Roads & traffic
Business & jobs
Parks
Eastside Park Delays and Community Concerns
Public Comment and Hearing Policy Amendment
Sidewalk Projects and Infrastructure Maintenance
Public safety
Budget
Elections
Development & housing
Flooding
East Side Park Development and GO Bond Financing
Board Appointment Controversy and Term Limits
Local Election Changes and Partisanship Concerns
Downtown Development and Hotel Project Update
Juneteenth Celebration Incident
Eastside Park and Transit
Museum and Visitor Center
Public Transit and Juneteenth Incident
Public Transit
Budget and Social Equity
Establishment of Welcome Center and History Museum
Proposed C.K. Rider Transit Cuts
Transportation
Parks & recreation
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Kannapolis from local and regional media.
Overnight closures planned on U.S. 29 in Kannapolis Nov. 2-3
Traveling through Kannapolis this week? NCDOT has scheduled two overnight closures on U.S. 29, with southbound and northbound traffic affected on different nights.
Nov 1, 2026NC property tax amendment explained: What it means for homeowners, local governments
North Carolina voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to require limits on local property tax increases, impacting future revenue for public services.
Oct 29, 2026‘We do not want them to be cops anywhere’: CMPD chief pushes to revoke officers’ certifications
One CMPD officer still awaits decision as 6 others resign over biased, racist text messages.
Oct 28, 2026Souls to Polls encourages Sunday voting
SALISBURY — From the pulpit to the voting booth, local Rowan churches encouraged voter turnout on Sunday. Souls to the Polls hosted at Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church brought over 50 […]
Oct 27, 2026Kannapolis to accept more recyclables
KANNAPOLIS — The city will start accepting more recyclable items for regular pickup. The change comes after the Mecklenburg County materials recovery facility where Kannapolis sends recycling reopened with improvements […]
Oct 16, 2026Major improvements coming to West Sugar Creek Road
The 3.5-mile project will add sidewalks, shared-use paths, pedestrian crossings and mobility hubs, with construction expected to begin in 2028
Oct 15, 2026Carjacking suspect fatally shot by police identified; 2 Kannapolis officers placed on leave
Carjacking suspect fatally shot by police identified; 2 Kannapolis officers placed on leave Queen City News
Aug 14, 2026Kannapolis names roundabout garden in honor of community leader Corine Cannon
A roundabout on N.C. 3 near Miller Street was renamed the Corine Cannon Legacy Garden in honor of Corine L. Cannon, recognizing decades of civic leadership, advocacy and volunteer service.
Aug 12, 2026NC legislators target Kannapolis in latest batch of partisan election changes
NC legislators target Kannapolis in latest batch of partisan election changes Charlotte Observer
Jul 22, 2026Charlotte suburb nabs Google expansion project. It’s no data center, city stresses
Charlotte suburb nabs Google expansion project. It’s no data center, city stresses Charlotte Observer
Apr 28, 2026Kannapolis lifts boil water advisory after E. coli contamination
Kannapolis lifts boil water advisory after E. coli contamination WCNC
Apr 26, 2026Boil water advisory lifted for Kannapolis and surrounding areas
Boil water advisory lifted for Kannapolis and surrounding areas Queen City News
Apr 25, 2026