Memorial Baptist leads in sharing Thanksgiving with the needy
November 25, 2008
By Hugh Fisher
hfisher@kannapoliscitizen.com
Imagine a Thanksgiving dinner with this shopping list:
275 pounds of turkey.
250 pounds of ham.
120 gallons each of green beans and yams. Read more
Rowan Regional first in state to use device
November 25, 2008
Rowan Regional
Dr. Paul Capito at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury is the first physician in the state of North Carolina to treat patients using a device recently approved by the FDA that clears away and removes potentially deadly artery clogging plaque in leg arteries for those suffering from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a chronic condition that affects nearly 12 million Americans and occurs when plaque builds up on the inside walls of blood vessels, causing a blockage of blood flow to the extremities, and is often associated with high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, stroke and aging. It often leads to amputation. Read more
Give your opinion about Police Department Dec. 15
November 25, 2008
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will arrive Dec. 13, to examine all aspects of the Kannapolis Police Department, including policies and procedures, management, operations and support services. Read more
Local agencies promoting Christmas tree safety
November 25, 2008
The Kannapolis Fire Department, the American Red Cross, the Cabarrus County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Concord Fire & Life Safety Department are working together this holiday season to help citizens ensure that their Christmas trees are safe. Read more
City joins Facebook
November 25, 2008
KANNAPOLIS — Looking for new ways to interact with the public, the city has launched its own Facebook page.
The new Web page is part of “continued efforts to make communication with residents, businesses and potential newcomers as meaningful as possible,” according to Karen Whichard, the city’s communications director.
The city’s page will include events, news and other items of interest related to the various functions performed by the city. Users of facebook.com can search for “Kannapolis, NC,” to make a friend request and join the city’s network.
“What we are finding in general in the public relations arena is that social networking sites like Facebook are becoming increasingly important as a part of an overall communications strategy,” said Karen Whichard, communications director for Kannapolis. “Facebook will allow us to continue to find ways to establish two-way communication and interaction with stakeholders.”
33-year-old Merriman Avenue man charged with robbery
November 25, 2008
The Kannapolis Police Department has charged 33-year-old Taj Maurice Pittman, 1723 Merriman Ave., with robbery.
He was arrested Nov. 21. Read more
Santa Claus visting library Dec. 12
November 25, 2008
Santa Claus will visit the Kannapolis Branch of the Cabarrus County Public Library on Dec. 12, a Frday, from 2-4 p.m. The staff plans a craft and a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” every 30 minutes. Parents are welcome to take pictures.
For more information, call Ginger Russell or Kathy Carrico in the Children’s Room, 704-920-1180. The Kannapolis Branch library is located at 850 Mountain St.
Obituaries, Nov. 26, 2008
November 25, 2008
Terry Faulkner
KANNAPOLIS — Terry Wayne Faulkner, 57, died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at CMC-NorthEast.
Born Jan. 24, 1951, he was the son of the late Elwood and Lois Johnson Faulkner. He was a 18-year veteran of the Kannapolis Police Department and worked in construction. Read more
2009 schedule for Oakboro Cruise-in & Burnout released
November 25, 2008
OAKBORO — The 2009 schedule has just been released for the Oakboro Cruise-in & Burnout.
The event is always held on the fourth Friday of the month.
The dates are: Jan. 23, Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23 and Nov/ 27. The December event will not be held as it falls on Christmas Day.
The small town of Oakboro has become recognized for hosting the monthly events where thousands of people flock to town to see shiny classic and street rod cars. They also get to socialize and listen to squealing tires during the burnout. Cruise-ins begin at 5 p.m. and the burnout starts at 9:30 p.m.
Oakboro is located on NC 205 just off NC 24/27 between Charlotte and Albemarle.
More information is available on the Internet at www.oakborocruisein.com. Or you can call Jerry Crayton at 704-467-4992.
Cougars have ended A.L. Brown’s playoff run three straight seasons
November 25, 2008
By Bill Kiser
Kannapolis Citizen
A.L. Brown’s coaches and players had a strong sense of deja vu during last week’s playoff game against Marvin Ridge. Read more
