A private contractor will close First Street NW from Main Avenue NW to First Avenue NW in Hickory starting at 8:30 am on Thursday, October 30. This closure is to facilitate the interior renovation of 16 Second Street NW (formerly Randolph’s Billiards). The parking deck at 1 North Center Street will remain open. A detour route will be provided. Drivers are asked to slow down and exercise caution when traveling through this area. The street should reopen by 5 p.m. on Friday, November 7.