HICKORY, N.C. — The City of Hickory announced Friday it was chosen as the “World’s Greatest City” and will be featured in a national television series.
“We were excited to be contacted and selected to appear on the “World’s Greatest!...” television show,” said Hickory Mayor Hank Guess in a statement.
The episode highlighting Hickory will air Saturday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. on Bloomberg TV.
“Hickory’s people and close-knit sense of community make our city great. Those of us fortunate enough to live, work, and/or visit Hickory already know that Hickory is a special place," Mayor Guess said, adding, "This show is a wonderful opportunity to showcase Hickory and all it has to offer to the rest of the world.”
The 30-minute show features companies, products, places and people it determines to be "the greatest."
The producers of the show, How 2 Media, said it researched hundreds of cities around the world and interviewed city leadership before ultimately deciding Hickory will be featured.
A film crew was sent to Hickory to learn about the city’s history and residents.
Frank Oppizzi, senior producer for the show, said Hickory "immediately captured our attention. The more we researched this city and spoke with its leaders, the more we realized this city had a unique and remarkable story to share."
"World's Greatest!..." Episode 357 features a 3-minute segment about the City of Hickory and includes interviews with Hickory Mayor Hank Guess, City Councilwoman and Mayor Pro Tempore Charlotte Williams, City Manager Warren Wood, and Catawba County Economic Development Corporation President Scott Millar.
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