City of Hickory, NC - Government

09/12/2026

Due to the rain, tonight’s event has been cancelled.

Join us THIS SATURDAY for a special Saturday Screening of "Inside Out!" Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Union Square this Saturday, Sept. 12, then enjoy games and concessions before the movie begins at 8 p.m.

Saturday Screenings are presented by Jay Brown, Realtors® and hosted by the City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department in partnership with the Footcandle Film Society.

09/11/2026

Sept. 11, 2001, is a day we will never forget as a community and as a nation. A Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony will be held this morning at 9:30 a.m. on Union Square in downtown Hickory.

09/10/2026

Hickory residents can defeat Finneas FOG—one kitchen at a time. Be a FOG Fighter by keeping fats, oils, and grease out of drains, tossing food scraps in the trash, and sharing this message. Together, we can keep Hickory’s sewer system healthy and flowing smoothly.

Learn more: https://www.hickorync.gov/fats-oils-and-grease-fog-program

09/09/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY for a special Saturday Screening of "Inside Out!" Bring a lawn chair or blanket to Union Square this Saturday, Sept. 12, then enjoy games and concessions before the movie begins at 8 p.m.

Saturday Screenings are presented by Jay Brown, Realtors® and hosted by the City of Hickory Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department in partnership with the Footcandle Film Society.

09/09/2026

If you spot sewage overflowing from a manhole, Finneas is at work. Help us stop him quickly by calling City of Hickory Public Utilities at (828) 323-7427. Fast reporting protects public health and prevents bigger spills.

Learn more: https://www.hickorync.gov/fats-oils-and-grease-fog-program

09/08/2026

Fireworks are on deck with the Hickory Crawdads after their home game tonight (Sept. 8)!

🚧 For safety, a portion of the Aviation Walk and 24th St NW will be closed to the public starting at 6 p.m. Only authorized pyrotechnics crews and Hickory Fire Department staff will have access to the fireworks launch zone.

Thanks for your understanding and planning ahead!

09/08/2026

Finneas FOG teams up with other sneaky clog-makers. Never flush: "flushable" wipes, paper towels, cotton swabs, dental floss, or hygiene products. Only flush the 3Ps: p*e, p**p, (toilet) paper. Everything else gives Finneas more power.

Learn more about how to prevent sewer overflows at https://www.hickorync.gov/fats-oils-and-grease-fog-program.

09/07/2026

Did you know? If a sewer backup is caused by what’s put down YOUR drain, you may be responsible for the cleanup cost. Finneas isn’t just annoying—he can be expensive. Fight back: keep grease and food waste out of your drains.

Learn more: https://www.hickorync.gov/fats-oils-and-grease-fog-program

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! City of Hickory offices, libraries, and recreation centers are closed today for the holiday. The Solid Waste Division and its services will operate on a normal schedule. City parks are open.