May, 2009

Signs In Right-of-way Not Allowed

There is a growing trend in Hickory of small signs popping up along streets and at intersections or on utility poles. These signs advertise everything from yard sales to losing weight, and they are illegal. ... (Continue reading)

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Stimulus Funds Enable Hickory To Replace 100 Year Old Pipe

The City of Hickory announced that construction will begin on the City of Hickory’s Cripple Creek Outfall Replacement Project this month and the work will take about one year to complete.... (Continue reading)

Park Closed, Officials Cite Floodwaters As Cause

Riverbend Park is generally open on Fridays and attracts a number of people - from those who enjoy hiking to bird watchers. Early Friday morning, park officials announced that the park would be closed for public safety concerns.... (Continue reading)

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Man Hit By Train In Hickory

A Hickory man is in critical condition after being struck by a train Thursday afternoon. Christopher Auton was attempting to cross the train tracks at the intersection of Sixth Street Place, SE, and Main Avenue, NE when he was... (Continue reading)