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Kannapolis, North Carolina
Kannapolis is a wonderful place to live, to work, and to raise a family. Their crime rate is low, our schools are outstanding, and there are many options for recreation. Most importantly, the people in Kannapolis are warm, friendly and caring. Kannapolis is a thriving city of 38,245 people located along the I-85 corridor in the Charlotte-region of North Carolina. The history of Kannapolis entered a new era on July 30, 2003 when Pillowtex officials announced the closing of their 16 facilities nationwide and in Canada. Because the decline of Pillowtex took over 20 years, the City had the opportunity to develop a strong local government and viable economy. As the company's headquarters, the City became the center of the largest lay-off in North Carolina history. 6,450 employees lost their jobs nationwide. Of the total displaced by the Pillowtex closure, 4,800 were in North Carolina. Over 3,984 of the employees lived in Rowan and Cabarrus counties and less than 1,500 within the city limits of Kannapolis.

City of Kannapolis
246 Oak Avenue
Kannapolis, NC 28081
704.920.4311

Visit the City of Kannapolis website.

Dale Earnhardt Tribute
Kannapolis, NC, a city of 39,000 people just north of Charlotte off I-85, offers fans two opportunities to pay tribute to racing legend and hometown hero Dale Earnhardt, Sr. To visit Dale Earnhardt Plaza, the home of the 900 pound, nine foot tall statue by sculptor Clyde Ross Morgan, take I-85 to exit 60, Dale Earnhardt Boulevard. Follow Dale Earnhardt Boulevard and the signs for Cannon Village to Main Street. Turn right onto Main Street. Go about a half mile. On the left, you will see Dale Earnhardt Plaza.

The Dale Earnhardt Tribute Center by Sam Bass is a block down from the statue on West Avenue in the Cannon Village Visitor Center.
Visit the Dale Earnhardt Tribute Page on the Kannapolis City Website.

Kannapolis Police Department
The Kannapolis Police Department exists to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness and dignity. We are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.
Visit the Kannapolis Police Department website.

Kannapolis Fire Department
Kannapolis Fire Department (KFD) proudly protects 39,000 people living in an area of 32 square miles. KFD has 45 full-time positions and approximately 30 volunteers. Thirty -nine full-time fire suppression personnel work 24/48 shifts from four fire stations. The remainder of the full-time staff consists of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Executive Office Assistant, Training Captain, and 2 Fire Inspectors.

Fire equipment operated by the KFD includes 9 engines, two brush trucks, two equipment trucks and one ladder truck.
Visit the Kannapolis Fire Department website.

Kannapolis Public Works Department
Public Works Operations Center
1401 Bethpage Road
Kannapolis, NC 28081
704.920.4200

Public Works is located in the Public Works Operations Center (PWOC), 1401 Bethpage Road. Call the Public Works Department at 704-920-4200 for questions concerning leaf pick-up, drainage, driveway pipes, potholes, street repairs, water and wastewater problems, street improvements, street paving, trash pick-up, storm drains and construction and engineering.
Visit the Kannapolis Public Works Department website.

Kannapolis Water & Sewer
133 Floyd Street
Kannapolis, NC 28083
704.933.1133