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HICKORY, NC (June 9, 2020) -- Construction is currently underway on two affordable homes in a new subdivision developed by the City of Hickory. The homes are being built in the Ridgeview community as part of Hickory’s new Affordable…

HICKORY, NC (May 28, 2020) -- The large picnic shelter at Rotary-Geitner Park will close permanently on Friday, May 29, at 7 a.m. to become a staging area for Riverwalk construction. For additional information about the Riverwalk project…

HICKORY, NC (March 26, 2020) -- Construction of City Walk in the Union Square area of Downtown Hickory has begun.  The parallel parking spaces along the railroad tracks at Union Square have been permanently closed for construction of City…

HICKORY, NC (March 17, 2020) -- As further precaution against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Hickory will close both branches of the Hickory Public Library, Highland Recreation Center, and Ridgeview Recreation Center…

HICKORY, NC (March 13, 2020) -- In light of Governor Roy Cooper’s announcements yesterday regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and social distancing recommendations from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS),…

HICKORY, NC (March 9, 2020) -- Just in time for spring planting, the City of Hickory will begin its sales of mulch and leaf compost this week with an “Early Bird” special. Mulch and leaf compost will be available beginning Friday and…

HICKORY, NC (February 25, 2020) -- The N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT), in cooperation with the City of Hickory, will hold a public meeting to discuss two projects related to the Hickory Trail on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 p.m.…

HICKORY, NC (February 10, 2020) -- Community members are invited to attend a public open house meeting to discuss walking and biking in the City of Hickory.  The open house will be held on Thursday, February 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at…

HICKORY, NC (February 6, 2020) -- The City of Hickory declared an official state of emergency on Thursday, February 6, in response to flooding and flash flooding, which has resulted in significant infrastructure damage to streets, bridges,…

HICKORY, NC (January 15, 2020) -- Construction of Hickory’s Riverwalk started on January 10, following the award of a contract to a contractor for the City-funded portion of the project. During its January 7 meeting, Hickory City Council…

HICKORY, NC (December 19, 2019) -- On average, at least one vehicle break-in occurs each day in the City of Hickory.  In these cases, over 80 percent of the vehicles were left unlocked, and 40 percent of stolen cars have the keys in them.…

HICKORY, NC (November 12, 2019) -- Beginning Thursday, November 14, 12th Avenue NW (Geitner Road), from Old Lenoir Road to Sixth Street NW, will undergo street resurfacing between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.  Work zones will be…

HICKORY, NC (October 22, 2019) -- City contractors will be installing new crosswalks along First Avenue NW, between Second Street NW and Third Street NW, beginning Wednesday, October 23. Roadways will be closed for the new concrete…

HICKORY, NC (October 15, 2019) -- Hickory Regional Airport will host a Fall Wings & Wheels Fly-In on Saturday, November 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and the general public are invited to spend the day at the…

HICKORY, NC (October 15, 2019) -- Plans for the Deidra Lackey Memorial Park move forward, following Hickory City Council’s approval of the project concept and authorization of the upset bid process during the October 15 City Council…

HICKORY, NC (October 4, 2019) -- The City of Hickory Public Art Commission (PAC) will host a dedication ceremony for the newly-installed sculpture, “Joy Ride” by artist Corky Corrado, on Wednesday, October 9, at 5:30 p.m. The nearly…

HICKORY, NC (October 9, 2019) -- In a special called meeting on Wednesday, October 9, Hickory City Council approved a grant agreement with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for…

HICKORY, NC (August 13, 2019) -- This week, Hickory Police Department welcomed Casey McCall as the City’s new Community Navigator. “Every day, our officers encounter individuals in the community who need help getting back on a path to…

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…