City News
Mar 31, 2021
Firefighters Check City Hydrants
During the next several months, firefighters will implement the annual hydrant inspection and maintenance program throughout the City of Hickory service area. During this process, firefighters and public utilities personnel will be working very close...
Mar 30, 2021
Author Jason Hackworth at Hickory Public Library
Join us for a Zoom meeting on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with author and professor Jason Hackworth. Hickory Public Library is partnering with Hickory Community Theatre for this program with Jason Hackworth, author of Manufacturing Decline: H...
Mar 29, 2021
City of Hickory closures for Good Friday
The City of Hickory will close its offices on Friday, April 2, in observance of the Easter holiday. City of Hickory offices will re-open on Monday, April 5, at 8:30 a.m. Other city department closings and/or schedule changes: Public Services...
Mar 25, 2021
Hickory Police investigate stabbing
Hickory Police are investigating a stabbing that took place today at 1125 13th Avenue Drive SE, Quality Suites hotel. Police were notified by a witness that a male had been stabbed in a room at this location. The victim, Deon Thompson, B/M, 37 yea...
Mar 18, 2021
Iconic City Walk bridge arches to be set, N.C. 127 road closure
The wooden arches for Hickory’s iconic City Walk pedestrian bridge are scheduled to be raised and set in place this weekend. This work will require the closing of N.C. 127 between First Avenue SE and First Avenue NE from 6 a.m. Saturday, March 20,...
Mar 31, 2021
City of Hickory resumes normal drive thru and lobby hours for utility payments
Effective immediately, the City of Hickory will resume normal drive thru and lobby hours for the acceptance of utility payments at City Hall. The drive thru behind City Hall is open to accept payments Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m....
Mar 29, 2021
Hickory park hours extended for the season
Beginning April 1, City of Hickory parks will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. To maximize available daylight, the City of Hickory seasonally changes the hours of operation for all city-owned parks. Effective April 1 through September 30, pa...
Mar 29, 2021
Water remains safe after overflow
General Statute 143-215.1C requires the owner or operator of any wastewater collection or treatment works to issue a press release when an untreated wastewater discharge of 1,000 gallons or more reaches surface waters. In accordance with that regu...
Mar 25, 2021
N.C. 127 road closure for City Walk bridge construction
As City Walk contractors continue work on the N.C. 127 pedestrian bridge, N.C. 127 will be closed between First Avenue SE and First Avenue NE from 6 a.m. Saturday, March 27, through 6 a.m. Monday, March 29. The closure is necessary for contractors to...
Mar 18, 2021
Pay Attention in City Traffic - March Traffic Enforcement
The Hickory Police Department’s March traffic enforcement, P.A.C.T. – Pay Attention in City Traffic, will be located on 2nd and 3rd Ave NW from North Center Street to 9th St NW. Enforcement will focus on following too closely, distracted driving, spe...