Quality of life and area attractions.

Kannapolis is known for its blend of a unique heritage and new conveniences. From shopping in Cannon Village to Concord Mills, from the old mill house historic area to new subdivisions, Kannapolis has married tradition with the present day to promote a high quality of life.

Since the city incorporated in 1984, it has developed a new $4 million YMCA, a senior center, a public library, new parks and greenways, Kannapolis Gateway Business Park and a baseball stadium for the Kannapolis Intimidators, a Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. Sports fans also can take advantage of many other professional teams in the region, including the NFL Panthers, the NBA Bobcats, the WNBA Sting, the Triple-A Charlotte Knights baseball team, the Charlotte Checkers hockey team and NASCAR racing at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

Both Cabarrus and Rowan counties offer top health care. Citizens of Kannapolis may select between NorthEast Medical Center and Rowan Regional Medical Center to receive the best possible care for themselves and their families. Two larger hospitals, Presbyterian and Carolinas Medical Center, are located in Charlotte, just 30 miles away.

Also nearby is Lake Norman, with approximately 600 miles of shoreline, offering an abundance of year-round recreational and sporting activities. The Appalachian Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are within a couple hours' drive. The coast, including Myrtle Beach and...