City of Hickory

HICKORY, NC (July 30, 2018) -- Area Development recently released its 2018 Leading Metro Locations report, ranking 394 metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) by a number of different criteria.  The Hickory MSA climbed the ranks in several…

HICKORY, NC (July 17, 2018)…The Bond Implementation Commission held its quarterly meeting on June 26 to discuss updates on the projects and review conceptual design plans for Union Square and the Riverwalk.  The Commission unanimously…

HICKORY, NC (June 22, 2018)…Patrick Beaver Memorial Library is celebrating our nation’s Independence Day with the annual Happy Birthday America! Parade and sing-along on Tuesday, July 3.  Kids of all ages are invited to decorate their…

HICKORY, NC (June 26, 2018)…Friday, June 29, Twisted Pine will unleash its signature sound on Union Square at the City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series.  Kathleen Parks (fiddle), Rachel Sumner (guitar), Dan Bui (mandolin), and Chris…

HICKORY, NC (June 19, 2018)…Friday, June 22, the City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series will feature Asheville folk ensemble, The Moon and You.  At its core are married singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists Ryan Furstenberg…

HICKORY, NC (May 23, 2018)…Friday, May 25, the City of Hickory’s Sails Original Music Series will feature rising bluegrass sensations, Mason Via and Hot Trail Mix. “Here are some fresh faces for you!” says Sails Music Coordinator Bob…

HICKORY, NC (March 19, 2018)…The Hickory Parks and Recreation Department will host its 31st annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 24, at Henry Fork River Regional Recreation Park, located at 5655 Sweet Bay Lane.  At this free…

HICKORY, NC (March 13, 2018)…A new study released by SmartAsset ranked the ten best places to retire in North Carolina.  Hickory ranked number seven in the state, climbing two positions from ninth place in 2017. The study considered income…

HICKORY, NC (January 16, 2017)…The City of Hickory’s Street Department is busy preparing for the winter weather.  The bridges have been brined, as well as some major streets, and City staff will continue that effort throughout the day. …