Intimidators’ upcoming schedule

MAY 29 @ Lexington, 7:05 p.m. 30 @ Lexington, 7:05 p.m. 31 @ Lexington, 7:05 p.m. June 1 @ Lexington, 6:05 p.m. 2 vs. Greensboro, 7:05 p.m. 3 vs. Greensboro, 10:05 a.m. 4 vs. W. Virginia, 7:05 p.m. 5 vs. W. Virginia, 7:05 p.m. 6 vs. W. Virginia, 7:05 p.m. 7 @ Greensboro, 7 p.m. 8 @ Greensboro, 5 p.m. 9 @ W. Virginia, 7:05 p.m. 10 @ W. Virginia, 7:05 p.m. 11 @ W. Virginia, 7:05 p.m. 12 vs. Lexington, 7:05 p.m. 13 vs. Lexington 7:05 p.m. 14 vs. Lexington 7:05 p.m. 15 vs. Lexington 5:05 p.m. 19 vs.... 

Fight the beverage bulge

Studies show that Americans now get nearly twice as many calories from beverages as they did in the 1960s. The sheer number and variety of caloric beverage options, the growing portion size of beverages and the way we “count” beverages as part of our diet — we don’t — have combined to make what we drink a major culprit in poor nutrition and weight gain. The body and mind register beverages differently from food, which is why these calories can sneak up on people. According to the Centers... 

Rowan Literacy Council tutor training session to be held

The Rowan County Literacy Council will hold a tutor training workshop in the Stanback Room of the Rowan Public Library. Orientation will be held this Thursday, May 29, from 7-9 p.m. to explain the role of the volunteer tutor in helping adults to read or learn English as a second language. At the end of the orientation, participants will be able to sign up for the next three sessions to be held June 2 and 5 from 5:30-9 p.m. and June 7 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for these three sessions... 

Top spot unlucky for most, not Kahne

By John Watson Kannapolis Citizen In a race many thought would be boring, Kasey Kahne added some excitement in the closing laps as he put the finishing touches on the “Memorial Day Classic” also known as the Coca Cola 600. Winner of last week’s All-Star Race, Kahne piloted his red No. 9 Budweiser Dodge Charger to Victory Lane for the second straight week of racing at Concord’s Lowes Motor Speedway. Gillette-Evernham Racing parlayed momentum and a little opponent misfortune into a huge victory... 

Community groups invited to apply for Park Improvement Grants

Community groups and school organizations that are interested in improving or adding to recreation facilities are encouraged to apply for the Cabarrus County Parks and Recreation Department Matching Incentive Grant Program. Applications will be accepted through June 18. The matching incentive grant program allows non-profit community groups to assist in providing recreation facilities in their local communities. Those eligible to apply for funds include parent-teacher organizations, civic clubs,... 

Celebrating ties that bind
Festival of the Arts brings culture to Kannapolis

By Hugh Fisher Kannapolis Citizen The Festival of the Arts, presented on May 16 by Cooperative Christian Ministry and A.L. Brown High School, gave the audience and participants a world tour of music, art, dance and singing. A late afternoon thunderstorm didn’t keep a crowd of 400 from attending the free show that combined the annual high school art and music show with the third annual Cooperative Christian Ministry benefit concert featuring area teen musicians and their bands. In addition to money... 

Kannapolis obituaries — Week of 5/21/08

‘Becky’ S. Jones LEXINGTON — Rebecca “Becky” Anne Smith Jones, 48, Lexington, formerly of Charlotte, died May 14, 2008, at Lexington Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jones was a daughter of Harry and Betty Jane Cable Smith, Midland. She volunteered at Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Kannapolis, while her children were there and at Southwood Elementary School, Lexington. She attended Covenant Church of Harrisburg. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include husband Gregory Lee “Greg” Jones;... 

Brownell receives award from Gov. Easley

CONCORD — At the May, 13 meeting of the Cabarrus County Senior Democrats, Richard Brownell, retiring president of Rowan- Cabarrus Community College, was honored with an award from Gov. Mike Easley — the Old North State Award. Harry Turner, chairman of the Senior Democrats, followed by a short election summation from N.C. Senate candidate Jim Johnson, made opening remarks. Brownell was the guest speaker for the evening. Kannapolis Mayor Bob Misenheimer, an RCCC Trustee, introduced Brownell, who... 

RCCC grads from Kannapolis

The following Kannapolis students graduated from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College May 10: Kimberly Dawn Alexander, Crystal Dawn Allman, Benjamin Alexander Ballard, Charlene Maria Bankhead, Kathy Vanderburg Beam, Mia Cornelius Beam, Linda Marie Belleville, Tommy L. Bennett, Arquita Sharell Bost, Myra Hatley Bost, Ashley Marie Bostian, Nidia Campbell Bowrey, Amber Nicole Boyd, John M. Brumley, Charlotte Gilland Buehler, Sandra Linker Cheek, Jocelyne Colas, Daniel Franklin Combs, Jessica A. Crisco,... 

Salsa Cinderella — Era muy intrigante (it was very intriguing)

By Hugh Fisher Kannapolis Citizen Imagine the fairy tale story of Cinderella, the quintessential rags-to-riches tale, with a little more spice. That’s what a crowd of 145 kids and parents witnessed at Saturday’s performance of “Salsa Cinderella,” presented by Grey Seal Puppets. The retelling of the children’s classic recast Cinderella as a chili pepper whose invitation to a royal party among members of a salsa mix not only told a story of true love lost and found, but of accepting others... 

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