Mar 31, 2021 | Public Services , Finance , Collections

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. and 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Customers may pay by cash...

Jan 13, 2021 | Library , Patrick Beaver Memorial , Ridgeview , Public Services , Parks , Collections , Recreation & Sports Tourism

The City of Hickory will close its offices on Monday, January 18, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. City of Hickory offices will reopen on Tuesday, January 19, at 8:30 a.m. Other City department closings and/or schedule updates: Public Services The Solid Waste Division and...

Jan 06, 2021 | Planning and Development , Public Services , Collections , Communications

Hickory residents who have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic may apply for financial assistance through a partnership program between the City of Hickory and Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM). In July 2020, the City entered into an agreement with Greater Hi...

Dec 18, 2020 | Planning and Development , Library , Patrick Beaver Memorial , Ridgeview , Public Services , Parks , Collections , Communications , City Manager , Recreation & Sports Tourism

In observance of the Christmas holiday, City of Hickory offices will be closed Thursday, December 24, through Monday, December 28. Offices will re-open on Tuesday, December 29, at 8:30 a.m. City offices will also be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, and will re-open on ...

Nov 20, 2020 | Library , Public Services , Parks , Collections , Recreation & Sports Tourism

The City of Hickory will close its offices on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. City of Hickory offices will re-open on Monday, November 30, at 8:30 a.m. Previously announced operational changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic will still be in...

Oct 07, 2020 | Planning and Development , Public Services , Collections , Communications

Hickory residential utility customers who have been negatively impacted by the coronavirus pandemic may apply for utility billing assistance through a partnership program between the City of Hickory and Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM). On July 21, the City entered into an a...

Sep 09, 2020 | Planning and Development , Public Services , Collections , Communications

Beginning Monday, September 14, North Center Street will be closed between Main Avenue and First Avenue due to construction activity for One North Center, the mixed-use development across from Hickory City Hall. The closure is expected to be in place for approximately one month. Detour routes will b...

Sep 04, 2020 | Library , Public Services , Parks , Finance , Collections , Communications , Recreation & Sports Tourism

As North Carolina prepares to enter Safer At Home Phase 2.5 of easing COVID-19 restrictions, the City of Hickory announces the following operational changes and updates. Library Hickory Public Library will continue to provide limited computer access at the Patrick Beaver Memorial Library Monday ...

Sep 01, 2020 | Library , Patrick Beaver Memorial , Ridgeview , Public Services , Parks , Collections , Communications , Recreation & Sports Tourism

The City of Hickory will close its offices on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. City of Hickory offices will re-open on Tuesday, September 8, at 8:30 a.m. Previously announced operational changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic will still be in effect. Other city department closing...

Jul 27, 2020 | Library , Patrick Beaver Memorial , Ridgeview , Public Services , Parks , Collections , Boards and Commissions , Communications , Recreation & Sports Tourism

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the local economy and the lives of Hickory residents.  To date, City officials estimate that overall City revenues are down approximately $1 million since March. Due to the ongoing pandemic, and in the continued interest of public safet...