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HICKORY, NC (May 8, 2019) -- Old Lenoir Road is about to get a makeover, thanks to an $8.48 million grant from the Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).  At its…

HICKORY, NC (April 29, 2019) -- After more than 37 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Hickory, Parks and Recreation Director Mack McLeod announced that he will retire on June 1, 2019.  “It has been my pleasure to serve the…

HICKORY, NC (April 2, 2019) -- The City of Hickory is excited to launch MyHKY.com, a new economic development online tool to market Hickory and the Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton MSA (metropolitan statistical area). In 2018, City Manager Warren…

HICKORY, NC (March 15, 2019) -- There’s a shiny, new red firetruck in the bay at Station 3 in West Hickory.  This week, Hickory Fire Department (HFD) celebrated the arrival of a brand new, state-of-the art ladder truck from Smeal.  The new…

HICKORY, NC (March 6, 2019) -- Snow, ice, and brine - oh my! Winter wreaks havoc on City streets. Not only does winter weather produce difficult travel conditions for drivers, it also harshly impacts the pavement itself. What causes…

HICKORY, NC (February 4, 2019) -- Duty, honor, country: These were the themes of the Hickory Elks’ Americanism Recognition Ceremony on February 2.  Each of these words, a reference to the famed speech by General Douglas MacArthur, encompass…

HICKORY, NC (November 21, 2018) -- There’s nothing quite like celebrating the holidays in Hickory, America’s Top Tinsel Town according to Realtor.com. The Hickory holiday season officially kicked off on November 16 with the City’s annual…

HICKORY, NC (November 8, 2018) -- Following a presentation by design firms LandDesign and 505Design at the November 6 City Council meeting, Hickory City Council unanimously approved the plans recommended by the Bond Implementation…

HICKORY, NC (September 28, 2018) --The City of Hickory and the Greater Hickory Tennis Association (GHTA) invite the public to attend a ribbon cutting at Hickory City Park on Saturday, October 13, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will celebrate…

HICKORY, NC (September 28, 2018) -- Hickory Police Department is the home of Police Explorer Post #392.  Explorer Post #392 is a community-based youth organization for young men and women, ages 14 to 20.  The Explorers are chartered through…

HICKORY, NC (September 24, 2018) -- The City of Hickory’s 2018 Sails Original Music Series will conclude for the year on Friday, September 28, with award-winning bluegrass ensemble, Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands. “Grammy-winning…

HICKORY, NC (September 20, 2018) -- The City of Hickory’s “Historic Beginnings” mural has officially been added to the Appalachian Mural Trail. “Historic Beginnings” is a 35 by 25 foot mural, located at 234 Union Square in Downtown…

HICKORY, NC (September 17, 2018) -- City Manager Warren Wood has appointed Deputy Chief Steve Moore to serve as Interim Fire Chief, effective October 1, following the retirement of Fire Chief Fred Hollar. Deputy Chief Moore will serve as…

HICKORY, NC (September 14, 2018) -- The City of Hickory declared an official state of emergency on Friday, September 14, in preparation for the potential impact of Hurricane Florence. Potential threats from Hurricane Florence include…

HICKORY, NC (September 12, 2018) -- The City of Hickory is ranked the No. 6 least expensive retirement town in America, according to a recent article by Realtor.com, a trusted real estate resource for home buyers and sellers. According…

HICKORY, NC (September 12, 2018) -- With Hurricane Florence forecasted to make landfall later this week, the City of Hickory has started making preparations for impacts from the storm.  Potential threats from Hurricane Florence include…

HICKORY, NC (September 6, 2018) -- The City of Hickory and the community will be remembering 9/11 at a Patriot Day Sunset Remembrance Ceremony on Tuesday, September 11, under The Sails on the Square in Downtown Hickory at 6:30 p.m.  The…

HICKORY, NC (August 31, 2018) -- Friday, September 7, at 6:30 p.m., the City of Hickory’s 2018 Sails Original Music Series will continue with Big Sound Harbor. “‘Retro soul’ might best describe this band led by Dulci Ellenberger.  It’s got…

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. …

HICKORY, NC (December 5, 2017)…At the City of Hickory Council meeting on Tuesday night, Mayor-Elect Hank Guess officially took his oath of office and was sworn in as the new Mayor for the City of Hickory.  Additionally, several other City…