Constitution Day
Catawba Valley Chapter - NCSAR along with the Jacob Forney Chapter, NCSDAR hosted the Constitutional bell ringing on September 17, 2025.
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NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULED MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing – Zoning scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
All non-hearing agenda items will be heard at a rescheduled meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 353 N. Generals Boulevard, Lincolnton, North Carolina.
Public Hearing items will be re-noticed and placed on March 2, 2026, Board of Commissioners agenda.
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Winter Weather Updates
Find updates and closures regarding County services.
Sunday February 1, 2026
Lincoln County offices will be closed Monday, February 2nd and Tuesday, February 3rd. County offices will operate on a 3-hour delay for Wednesday, February 4th.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lincoln County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing– Zoning scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. has been cancelled due to inclement weather. All non-hearing agenda items will be heard at a rescheduled meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at 353 N. Generals Boulevard, Lincolnton, North Carolina. Public Hearing items will be re-noticed and placed on March 2, 2026, Board of Commissioners agenda.
Board of Elections Meeting Tuesday is canceled.
Lincoln County Emergency Services is asking to please stay off the roads. NCDOT plows need room to work and we can help by staying home. Highway patrol has answered dozens of traffic accident calls.
It also helps our 911 staff by not overwhelming them with traffic calls
PLEASE DO NOT CALL 911 FOR OUTAGES, FALLEN TREE LIMBS OR POOR ROAD CONDITIONS. Non-Emergency Line: 704-735-8202 Comm Center
Landfill and Convenience Sites
SITE STATUS PLANNED MODIFICATIONS*
Airport OPEN Opening at 11am Tuesday
Car Farm OPEN Opening at 11am Tuesday
Landfill OPEN Opening at 11am Tuesday, cell access may be limited
North Brook OPEN
Optimist OPEN Opening at 11am Tuesday
Owls Den OPEN Opening at 11am Tuesday
Tin Mine OPEN Opening at 11am Tuesday
Webbs OPEN Opening at 11am Tuesday
last updated 10:11 02/03/2026
Solid Waste crews will continue to work to clear the sites and make them safe for access.
*All Planned Modifications are subject due to site conditions in the interest of the safety of the public and staff.
Lincoln County Emergency Management Shelter Plan
Lincoln County Emergency Management has an emergency preparedness plan which includes the opening of shelters if certain conditions are met including major power outages and infrastructure failures. Emergency Management is assessing the situation of the storm hour by hour along with County Management. If a decision is made to open shelters, the primary site will be Lincolnton High School. If a decision is made to activate, a notification will be posted on the County website and social media sites. A phone number dedicated to shelter questions will also be activated and included in the communication. Please do not call 911 for shelter questions.
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Transportation Impact Study
Now is the time to give your input on future transportation improvements in our community! This also includes bicycle, pedestrian and public transportation needs
Take survey today! Deadline is February 16th.The Lincoln County Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) is a long-range plan, which identifies major highway recommendations and multimodal transportation (bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation) improvement needs and develops long term solutions for the next 25 to 30 years. Please click through each tab below and provide your feedback! Take Survey
Public Meeting
- February 2, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm at the James W. Warren Citizens Center, located at 115 W. Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Meeting is drop-in format, with no formal presentation at a set time.
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Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
The Low Income Energy Assistance Program provides families with a one-time vendor payment to help pay their heating bills. LIEAP runs from December 1st through March 31st each year.Priority in eligibility is given to households containing a person aged 60 and older or disabled persons receiving services through the Division of Aging and Adult Services. Applications for this group start on December 1st and will continue until March 31st or until funds are exhausted.
NOTE: Individuals in this priority group may receive an automated payment to their vendor if they currently receive Food and Nutrition Services and received LIEAP during the 2024-2025 season. These households will be notified of eligibility by the state via mail.Applications for all other households will be taken January 1st through March 31st or until all funds are exhausted.
Where Do I Apply?
•To apply in person: Lincoln County Department of Social Services located at 1136 East Main Street, Lincolnton, N. C. 28092. Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (except holidays).•To apply by telephone: Lincoln County Department of Social Services at (704)732-0738. Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (except holidays).•To apply online: Visit the website epass.nc.gov•Visit outreach locations across the county.