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SATURDAY JANUARY 24, 2026 UPDATE
Declaration of State of Emergency In Lincoln County
Lincoln County has declared a State of Emergency effective at 5:30 pm, Saturday, January 24, 2026 due to the impending severe impacts from the projected winter storm. The declaration is in preparation for the anticipated winter storm. This will allow the County and Lincoln County Emergency Services to activate additional resources and implement response and recovery efforts and will also support our surrounding counties.
LINCOLN COUNTY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY
FRIDAY JANUARY 23, 2026 UPDATE:
According to the US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg winter weather is currently expected to begin around 1pm Saturday, with the most dangerous conditions Saturday night through Sunday morning. Precipitation will start as sleet and freezing rain, then transition to freezing rain Sunday morning.
- Ice accumulations of 0.5 to 0.75 of an inch is possible in #LincolnCountyNC. “Please prepare now for a CRIPPLING ICE STORM,” says the US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg. Expect hazardous travel. Stay home. This keeps you safe and our Lincoln County First Responders safe.
- Power outages are highly likely, and repairs may take longer than usual. Prepare now for extended impacts. Please follow your energy provider for the latest updates.
- Lincoln County Offices will be closed Monday January 26, due to the pending weather conditions anticipated over the weekend. Further, Tuesday, January 27th, will be on a 2-hour delay.
- Lincoln County Parks and Rec will close all parks and facilities starting at 1pm Saturday until further notice.
- Lincoln County Library will close all library branches at 1pm Saturday.
- Convenience sites and Landfill will close at 5 pm Saturday.
- Lincoln County Animal Services will close the shelter at 1pm Saturday.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEETING FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26TH IS CANCELLED. 
FRIDAY JANUARY 23, 2026 CONVENIENCE SITES AND LANDFILL HOURS UPDATE:
ALL SITES INCLUDING LANDFILL WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 ON SATURDAY JANUARY 24TH, 2026.
Landfill and Convenience Sites
SITE STATUS PLANNED MODIFICATIONS
Airport Open Closing at 5:00 PM Saturday (1/24)
Car Farm Open Closing at 5:00 PM Saturday (1/24)
Landfill Open Closing at 5:00 PM Saturday (1/24)
North Brook Open Closing at 5:00 PM Saturday (1/24)
Optimist Open Closing at 5:00 PM Saturday (1/24)
Owls Den Open Closing at 5:00 PM Saturday (1/24)
Webbs Open Closing at 5:00 PM Saturday (1/24)
Last Solid Waste update at 13:45 on 1/23/2026
Wednesday January 21, 2026 Update:
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by US National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC from 7am Saturday to 1pm Monday for our area. Forecast indicates greater impacts from ice and sleet and less impact from snow. Hazardous travel and widespread power outages are possible with this storm. Power outages could last for multiple days. Specific amounts remain uncertain. Lincoln County will provide important updates on website and social media pages regarding any County closures and storm impacts including Convenience Sites and Landfill. Please follow your energy provider for the latest updates regarding any possible outages.