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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Winter Weather Updates
Find updates and closures regarding County services.
FRIDAY JANUARY 30, 2026
Lincoln County Offices will have a 3-hour delay Monday, February 2nd. County Management and Lincoln County Emergency Services will monitor the storm and conditions to determine if Monday's hours need to be adjusted. Notification will be made Sunday, February 1st of any changes.
All Lincoln County Libraries, Lincoln County Parks and Recreation facilities and parks, Lincoln County Animal Services, will be closed Saturday, January 31st and Sunday, February 1st.
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 CLOSED
Car Farm CLOSED
Landfill CLOSED
North Brook CLOSED
Optimist CLOSED
Owls Den CLOSED
Tin Mine CLOSED
Webbs CLOSED
last updated 0700 1/31/26
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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Measles Guidance For Your family
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through tiny droplets in the air when someone talks, coughs, or sneezes. Lincoln County Health Department wants you to be informed.
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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.