Jan 14, 2022 | Library , Patrick Beaver Memorial , Ridgeview , Public Services , Parks , Collections , Communications , Recreation & Sports Tourism

Winter Storm Izzy is forecasted to move through the Hickory region this weekend. The City of Hickory will update this page as any delays, closings, or cancellations occur due to inclement weather. For the latest City of Hickory updates, continue to check this page as well as the City’s Facebook page...

Dec 21, 2021 | 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 23, through Monday, December 27. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, December 28, at 8:30 a.m. City offices will also be closed in observance of New Year’s Day on Friday, December 31, and will reopen on ...

Dec 14, 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. ...

Nov 17, 2021 | Communications , Downtown

Want to keep an eye on the happenings in downtown Hickory? The City of Hickory has installed a new live streaming webcam from EarthCam in the downtown area. The new Hickory Foothills Cam showcases various aerial views of the downtown area and is now live streaming on the City’s website at https:/...

Oct 28, 2021 | Boards and Commissions , Communications , Bond Information , City Walk

The City of Hickory will hold a brief ceremony on Monday, November 1, at 12 p.m. to unveil a special tribute to all Bond Implementation Commission members and officially dedicate and name the Third Street pedestrian bridge. The ceremony will be held on the City Walk on the western side of the Thi...

Oct 25, 2021 | Communications , City Council

The Hickory Landmarks Society and Hickory Community Theatre, in partnership with the City of Hickory, will host the Old City Hall Centennial on Sunday, November 7. Doors open at 2 p.m. The program begins at 2:30 p.m. The event will celebrate the 100th year since the dedication of the former Hick...

Oct 25, 2021 | Communications

The City of Hickory’s 2021 Sails Original Music Series, presented by Frye Regional Medical Center, will close out the season with The Get Right Band on Friday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Hickory. The Get Right Band is a psychedelic indie rock power trio from Asheville, North Carolina th...

Oct 20, 2021 | Communications , Downtown , Recreation & Sports Tourism

The City of Hickory will host its annual holiday season kick-off event, the Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, on Friday, November 19. Lowes Foods has been the sponsor of this festive event since the first year. A special procession of the Fallen Heroes ministry to honor fallen soldier...

Oct 18, 2021 | Communications

The City of Hickory’s 2021 Sails Original Music Series, presented by Frye Regional Medical Center, continues with Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba on Friday, October 22, at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Hickory. Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba ecstatically explore the spiritual songs, stories, and rhythms of Senegal’...

Oct 14, 2021 | Parks , Communications , City Manager

The City of Hickory will honor Invisible Disabilities Week and celebrate the installation of a new message center at Zahra Baker All Children’s Playground at Kiwanis Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, October 21, at 5:30 p.m. Earlier this year, the City of Hickory partnered with the...