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Hickory Adjusts Municipal Services Amid Snowfall with Reduced Hours for Libraries and Rec Centers and Waste Collection Suspended

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Published on January 27, 2026
Hickory Adjusts Municipal Services Amid Snowfall with Reduced Hours for Libraries and Rec Centers and Waste Collection SuspendedSource: City of Hickory

Snow is affecting Hickory, and residents should expect changes to municipal schedules and closures due to hazardous road conditions.

Hickory Public Library branches, including the Patrick Beaver Memorial and Ridgeview locations, as well as the Highland and Ridgeview recreation centers, will operate from 12–6 p.m. Other city recreation centers will remain closed on Tuesday due to snow.

Residential garbage collection in Hickory will be suspended today, according to the City of Hickory. Limited commercial routes will continue. Officials will reassess conditions and provide updates for the rest of the week.

Residents can get updates on Hickory’s winter weather on the city’s website or social media pages, including Facebook and Twitter @CityofHickory.