Beat the heat at an affordable cost this summer! The Gem Theatre $2 Summer Matinees series is back with family-friendly entertainment every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., May 27 and August 7. Return each evening to enjoy the latest blockbusters of the summer. The Gem Theatre is located at 111 West 1st Street. Gem Theatre Summer Matinee more»

The Kannapolis Farmers Market will open for the 2025 season on Thursday, May 1. The market will be held every Thursday, 4-7 p.m. at the corner of Vance St. and Dale Earnhardt Blvd. The market continues through September. Returning and new vendors offer a wide variety of fresh, local produce, as well as plants, eggs, baked goods, skincare products, crafts, more»

On April 14, 2025, the Town of Harrisburg Town Council unanimously passed a formal resolution opposing House Bill 765 and Senate Bill 688, two pieces of legislation under consideration in the North Carolina General Assembly that would significantly undermine local authority over zoning, development, and environmental regulation. These bills propose more»

Discover Fun in Kannapolis returns this summer with an incredible lineup of great concerts, movies, and of course, fireworks. Events will be held from May to September. All events are free to the public. Watch your mailbox – a mailer with the complete event schedule for the City is coming soon! Children 18 & under must be accompanied by a more»

The Kannapolis Youth Council is collecting toiletries for Kannapolis teens who are in the foster care system. If you would like to participate in the drive, please bring any of the items listed below to the Kannapolis Police Department by May 16. Needed Items Include (new items only): -Body soap -Washcloths/Body towel -Men & Women’s deodorant more»

Beginning this Saturday April 5, Spring hours for the attractions at Village Park and Atrium Health Ballpark will begin. The Rotary Express and the Carousel will now operate on weekends only until Memorial Day. The attractions will be open Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sundays, noon - 6 p.m. starting Saturday, April 5. Tickets are $1.50 for each more»

Get ready for a spectacular spring in the Charlotte area as Concord Mills plays host to the Tianyu Lights Festival, a jaw-dropping visual experience inspired by traditional Chinese lanterns, from April 18-June 22. This breathtaking showcase promises to light up the night with stunning, larger-than-life displays. The show, which is located in the AMC more»

Burger King® and Carrols Restaurant Group, LLC. announced today the upcoming Ribbon Cutting Celebration of their remodeled restaurant in Kannapolis, North Carolina, featuring the brand’s new “Sizzle” design, which was first announced in Oct. 2023. The new restaurant is designed to enhance all aspects of the Guest experience, including more»