City News
Jul 07, 2021
The Hickory Fire Department does not solicit funds
Be cautious of companies calling to solicit funds on the behalf of the Hickory Fire Department. The Hickory Fire Department is not and does not solicit funds for fire safety programs. Over the past few weeks, the department has received questio...
Jul 01, 2021
P.A.C.T. - Pay Attention in City Traffic - July 2021
The Hickory Police Department’s July traffic enforcement, P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic, will be located in the 600 block to 1000 block of 2nd Ave SW. Enforcement will focus on following too closely, distracted driving, speeding, and ot...
Jun 30, 2021
Applications accepted for Hickory’s Beautification Awards Program
The streets of Hickory are lined with numerous landscapes and spaces that have been beautifully renovated or restored. Each year, the City of Hickory’s Community Appearance Commission (CAC) takes nominations for its annual Beautification Awards Progr...
Jun 28, 2021
Unattended Grill Causes Fire Damage to Hickory Townhomes
At approximately 11:53 a.m. today, Hickory firefighters were dispatched to a possible structure fire at 2240 15th Avenue NE, Bradford Square Townhomes. Firefighters responded with two engines, one ladder, one heavy rescue, two battalion chiefs, and c...
Jun 25, 2021
Hickory boards and commissions have a place for you
Hickory City Council has 13 advisory groups with a variety of purposes, from increasing the recycling rate and guiding the future of parks and recreation, to assisting with economic development and beautification grants. The City of Hickory is for...
Jul 06, 2021
City of Hickory to offer Neighborhood College program this fall
The City of Hickory will offer its popular Neighborhood College program this fall for citizens wishing to learn about the functions of local government. The 2021 Neighborhood College program is a free series of professionally led sessions designed to...
Jul 01, 2021
Youth Fall Soccer and Co-ed Youth Fall Baseball Registration
Registration is now underway for the City of Hickory's Youth Fall Soccer and Co-ed Youth Fall Baseball programs. Participation is free to all City of Hickory residents. Nonresidents can also participate by paying a $40 nonresident fee. Online regi...
Jun 29, 2021
Independence Day office and facility closings
The City of Hickory will close its offices on Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. City of Hickory offices will reopen on Tuesday, July 6, at 8:30 a.m. Other city department closings and/or schedule updates: Public Services The S...
Jun 28, 2021
Updated library hours
Beginning Thursday, July 1, hours at Patrick Beaver Memorial Library will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Saturday. The library is closed on Sundays. The Ridgeview Branch, which is temporarily operat...
Jun 24, 2021
Hickory Police to utilize cruiser lights on patrol vehicles
When driving at night in Hickory, N.C., you may notice police cars using solid blue lights. As part of the department’s ongoing Pay Attention in City Traffic initiative, officers will begin using their solid blue cruiser lights as a way of deterring ...