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...
Jan 05, 2021 | Planning and Development , Communications
The City of Hickory is now accepting applications for non-profit Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The funds are used for grants for public services programs that benefit low and moderate income people in the City of Hickory in support of its housing and community development goals. ...
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 ...
Oct 30, 2020 | Economic Development , Planning and Development , Communications
Woda Cooper Companies, Inc. released a short video today to celebrate the recent start of construction at Center Crossing in downtown Hickory, North Carolina. Located at 105 S. Center Street between First Avenue and Second Avenue, Center Crossing, a 50-unit affordable rental community for seniors, w...
Oct 12, 2020 | Economic Development , Planning and Development , Boards and Commissions , Communications
The City of Hickory Business Development Committee (BDC) will announce recipients of the 2020 Business. Well Crafted. Awards in a Facebook Live virtual event on Wednesday, October 14, at 2 p.m. Tune in to the City of Hickory’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/CityofHickory, on Wednesday as members...
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 30, 2020 | Economic Development , Planning and Development , Communications , City Manager , City Council
Merchants Distributors, LLC, a wholesale grocery distributor founded in Hickory in 1931, will invest $120 million to expand its services and operations. The company anticipates adding approximately 200,000 square feet to its Caldwell County facilities. “Caldwell County, the City of Hickory, and t...
Sep 29, 2020 | Planning and Development
As the City of Hickory and the West Hickory/Westmont Neighborhood Association continue work to update the West Hickory/Westmont Neighborhood Plan, the community is invited to participate in a Zoom meeting to discuss the plan’s progress on Thursday, October 8, at 6 p.m. Meeting attendees should lo...
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 08, 2020 | Planning and Development , Communications
As the City of Hickory continues working with Alta Planning + Design to develop its comprehensive Pedestrian + Bicycle Plan, the public is asked to provide valuable feedback on the draft report. After reviewing existing conditions for biking and walking throughout the city and receiving public in...