City News
Jan 14, 2022
Enviro-Shred Offers Free Shredding at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
For the ninth straight year, Hickory based shredding company Enviro-Shred will offer free shredding service at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Individuals will have the opportunity to shred ...
Jan 13, 2022
VayaHealth Free Training Sessions: Hoarding and OCD
You are invited to Patrick Beaver Memorial Library on Thursday, January 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to learn about hoarding and OCD. An evidence based training entitled “I’m Covered Up: What You Need to Know About Hoarding” will begin at 10:00 ...
Jan 12, 2022
Project grants available from the Community Relations Council
The City of Hickory Community Relations Council (CRC) is currently seeking projects to fund for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and is inviting qualified groups or individuals to consider submitting grant requests. “The CRC is excited to have the opport...
Jan 07, 2022
Highland Recreation Center adds Sunday hours
Beginning January 9, Highland Recreation Center will be open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. during the winter season. “We are excited to offer new seasonal hours at Highland Recreation Center,” said Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Director Ma...
Jan 07, 2022
Creating Business Cards Using Canva - Patrick Beaver Memorial Library
Join us at the Hickory Public Library on Friday, January 14, at 3:00 p.m. to learn how to use Canva to design a basic business card. Please create a free basic Canva.com account prior to class. You need an email address to create an account with Canv...
Jan 13, 2022
Hickory Fire Department extinguishes house fire
At approximately 18:56 p.m. Wednesday night, Hickory firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire located in the area of 819 Highland Ave SE. On arrival at 18:59, they found fire coming from the front of the residence and one occupant safe outsid...
Jan 12, 2022
Hickory Fire Department retirements
Congratulations to these fire department employees on their retirements. Patrick Auton (retired) Fire Captain James Patrick Auton has also retired as a member of the Hickory Fire Department. Auton joined the fire department on September 23, 1...
Jan 11, 2022
MLK Day closures
The City of Hickory will close its offices on Monday, January 17, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. City of Hickory offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 18, at 8:30 a.m. Other City department closings and/or schedule updates...
Jan 07, 2022
Pursuing the Life Well-Crafted with a Field Trip to Carolina Crafted, our Featured Maker
Join the library as we learn about local entrepreneurs and artists who are turning their passions into livelihoods and transforming their talents and skills into lives well-crafted. On January 17 at 6:00 p.m., we will be visiting Carolina Crafted....
Jan 06, 2022
City of Hickory Solid Waste Division updates
The City of Hickory Solid Waste Division has been delayed in completing the second round of curbside leaf collection. Crews are currently working to complete pickup in the Northwest B quadrant. Once that quadrant is completed, crews will move on to t...