Life is often like a railroad

By Don Davis For the Kannapolis Citizen One of my dearest memories of growing up in Bennettsville, S.C., was the old B&C Railroad. Many kids may have not been interested in railroads, but when I was growing up, this railroad was a part of my daily life. We only lived a house away from the tracks, and I would normally see or hear it going out every morning and coming back in the evening. I guess the words to the “Wreck of the Old Ninety Seven” are appropriate when the writer wrote, “this... 

St. Joseph Catholic Church plans Sacred Heart Mission

St. Joseph Catholic Church will host a Sacred Heart Mission Sunday through Wednesday. The “Blessing of the Children” will be the beginning of four evenings at the church, at 108 St. Joseph St., Kannapolis. The mission will begin each evening at 7 p.m. and  last until 9 p.m. with refreshments afterwards. There will be books, tapes and icons for sale, but purchases must be made with cash. Themes include: • Sunday — Jesus is Alive (bring pictures of friends and family that need healing and... 

‘Journey to the Heart’ documentary at First Presbyterian

As part of its Wonderful Wednesdays program, First Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis will present the documentary, “Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen” tonight at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The viewing is free and open to the public. Considered by many to be one of the leading spiritual leaders of our time, Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch Catholic priest, popular professor, prolific writer and humanitarian. After teaching for nearly 20 years at the Menninger Institute, Notre... 

Judy Goodnight wins literacy award from Cabarrus Reading Association

The Greater Cabarrus Reading Association has presented Judy Goodnight one of its highest honors, the Celebrate Literacy Award. Goodnight is Kannapolis City Schools’ Director of Title I and Elementary Education, and she is a former president of the Greater Cabarrus Reading Association. Goodnight received the Celebrate Literacy Award because of her outstanding contributions to the Greater Cabarrus Reading Association and her efforts to promote literacy. According to  Greater Cabarrus Reading Association... 

Cause of fatal accident not known

By Joanie Morris Kannapolis Citizen Kannapolis police have not received a preliminary autopsy report which might explain why an Enochville man crashed his car into a building on South Cannon Boulevard on April 22. Officials at Carolinas Medical Center said Benjamin Tyler Poteat, 28, of 5740 Enochville School Road, died from injuries sustained after his car swerved off the road and hit a building at 3002 S. Cannon Blvd. Michael Thornton told Kannapolis police officers he was driving north on U.S.... 

What are you spending your stimulus check on?

By Hugh Fisher Kannapolis Citizen How will you spend your economic stimulus check? Starting this week, the U.S. government is distributing payments of $600 and more to individuals and families as part of an effort to give the economy a shot in the arm. Seniors filing a tax return will receive $300.  Read More →

Chamber members receive safety awards from N.C. Department of Labor

Cabarrus Country Club was the site of the 56th Annual Safety Awards Luncheon on April 24. Presented by Philip Morris USA, along with the Ben Mynatt Family Dealerships and Perdue Farms, the luncheon was held to congratulate private and public entities for a significant record of safety in the workplace. N.C. Department of Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry, the self-described “elevator lady,” gave the awards. The awards process requires application to the state Department of Labor. Criteria includes... 

Vandals cost Harrisburg $11K

By Frank DeLoache Kannapolis Citizen A vandal cost the town of Harrisburg thousands of dollars and thousands of gallons of water last week when he shot the town water tower at 8885 Rocky River Road. Harrisburg Public Works Director Todd Taylor said someone driving by the tower Friday afternoon noticed water leaking from it and called town officials. Taylor said he hadn’t left work long before he got the call and returned to the tower between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Town workers found one bullet hole, and... 

Blitzing schools with safety

As fast as lightning, Kannapolis Fire Department personnel descended on the students in Kannapolis City Schools’ elementary schools during the past two weeks for the first ever Fire Blitz. Fire Blitz was created to give children a clear, concise lesson on one specific safety topic. This year, the Fire Blitz theme was “Crawl Low under Smoke.” “We had a ball with the students,” said Battalion Chief David Winecoff. “I’m really glad I was able to be a part of this brand new program. The... 

Man charged with setting fire to house he owned

Rodney Glenn Lowder, 36, was charged April 12 with setting fire to a house he owns at 9201 Oakridge Drive, Kannapolis, according to the Rowan County Sheriff’s Office. Other Kannapolis-area arrests and incidents reported by the Rowan sheriff include: • Ira Andrew Marlow, 870 Greenfield Road, China Grove, reported a burglar broke into his home April 1 and stole $150 worth of CDs. Damage to the back door totaled another $250. • Edward Adam Hudson, 167 Moosewood Drive, China Grove, reported someone... 

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