City Launches Small Business Emergency Loan Program

A $300,000 loan program to assist City of Lincolnton small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 emergency specifically intended to assist with operating expenses until state or federal assistance is available or until the economic crisis passes.

The City of Lincolnton today announced a $300,000 loan program to assist City of Lincolnton small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 emergency. Loans of $5,000 per month, up to a total of $15,000, will be paid over three months to qualifying small busine...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 4/6/20

There have been a total of 339 tests in Lincoln County; currently 4 positive/active cases and 6 persons under investigation with 5 recoveries and 324 negative tests.

Lincolnton, NC – 

The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of 4/6/2020:

• A positive active case is a person who tested positive in a commercial, state, or CDC lab and re...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 4/3/20

There have been a total of 291 tests in Lincoln County; currently 8 positive/active cases and 12 persons under investigation with 1 recovery and 270 negative tests.

Lincolnton, NC – 

The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of 4/3/2020:

• A positive active case is a person who tested positive in a commercial, state, or CDC lab and re...

Lincolnton Suspends Utility Disconnects

The City will not disconnect residential utility service for at least the next 60 days and suspends late and default fees. Residents urged to pay online and convenience fees are also waived.

During the COVID-19 and Stay-at-Home emergency, the City of Lincolnton is working hard to support residents and utility customers. To help ensure residents can remain at home and slow the spread of the coronavirus, the City of Lincolnton will not disconne...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 4/1/20

There have been a total of 240 tests in Lincoln County; currently 8 positive/active cases and 13 persons under investigation with 1 recovery and 218 negative tests.

Lincolnton, NC – 

The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of 4/1/2020:

• A positive active case is a person who tested positive in a commercial, state, or CDC lab and re...

First Friday Recycling pickup on Friday, April 3rd

First Friday Recycling pickup is Friday 4/3/20 - Roll your blue recycling bin to the curb on Thursday night!

It’s the first Friday of the month...that means RECYCLING PICK-UP! Don’t forget to roll your blue recycling bins to curb Thursday night for the early recycling route on Friday morning, 4/3/20.

Some reminders about recycling:

• Keep it loos...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/30/20

The NC statewide Stay-at-Home order starts at 5pm today. There have been at total of 191 tests in Lincoln County; currently 2 positive/active cases and 21 persons under investigation.

Lincolnton, NC – 

The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of 3/30/2020:

• A positive active case is a person who tested positive in a commercial, state, or CDC lab and r...

NC statewide "Stay at Home" Order, 3/27/20

Governor Cooper issued a statewide "Stay at Home" order effective Monday, 3/30 at 5pm.

On Friday, 3/27 Governor Roy Cooper signed a Stay-At-Home order for the entire state of North Carolina. The order goes into effect at 5pm Monday, March 30 and remains in effect until April 29th. Violating the Stay-At-Home order is a class-two misdemeanor....

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/27/20

A total of 137 tests in Lincoln County; currently no active cases, 1 recovery, 115 negative tests and 21 persons under investigation and self-isolating

The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of today:  

• A positive active case is a person who tested positive in a commercial, state, or CDC lab and remains in isolation until cleared. 
• A pos...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/26/20

COVID stats - 126 tests in Lincoln County; no active cases, 98 negative cases, 1 recovered case and 27 people under investigation.

Lincolnton, NC – The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of 3/26/2020: 

• A positive active case is a person who tested positive in a commercial, state, or CDC lab and remains in isolation...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/25/20

Total of 114 tested; no active cases, 1 recovered case, 82 negative cases and 31 people under investigation.

The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of today:

• A positive active case is a person who tested positive in a commercial, state, or CDC lab and remains in isolation until cleared.
• A positive recovered case ...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/24/20

102 people tested in Lincoln County; 1 positive case, 65 negatives and 35 people under investigation and self-isolating.

The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19. The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of today: 102 total people have been tested for COVID-19, of those there is 1 posi...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/23/20

79 people tested in Lincoln County; 33 cases under investigation, 1 positive and 45 negative.

The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19. 

The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of today: 79 total people have been tested for COVID-19, of thos...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County, 3/20/20

A total of 61 Lincoln County residents tested; 1 positive, 27 negative, and 33 under investigation & self-isolating.

Lincolnton, NC – The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.  The following counts are based on data reported to the Lincoln County Health Department as of today: 61 total people have been tested fo...

Lincolnton City Hall & Facility Restrictions

New rules for paying utility bills in person, residents encouraged to use drive-thru & online payment options. All bills are due as regularly scheduled & online convenience fees are waived.

City of Lincolnton residents are strongly encouraged to use the utility billing drive-thru & deposit box or make payments online or via phone to pay utility bills. The convenience fee ($2.75) will be waived for online payments until further notice. To...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/19/20

48 people tested so far in Lincoln County; 32 persons under investigation, 1 presumptive positive & 15 negative tests.

Lincolnton, NC – The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.  As of today 48 total people have been tested for COVID-19, of those there is 1 presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County, ...

April 2 Lincolnton City Council Meeting Canceled

NOTICE - Meeting Cancellation

In light of the State of Emergency declared in response to the global COVID-19 outbreak, the April 2nd, 2020 City Council Meeting has been cancelled.

Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (704) 736-8980 ext. 2281 ...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/18/20

More Covid-19 tests in the county; 1 presumptive positive & 27 PUI's waiting for results.

Lincolnton, NC – The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.  As of today 27 total people have been tested for COVID-19, of those there is 1 presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County, ...

COVID-19 Update for Lincoln County NC, 3/17/20

One presumptive case and 7 others under investigation in Lincoln County.

Lincolnton, NC – The Lincoln County Health Department continues to monitor the spread of COVID-19.  As of today, there is 1 presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Lincoln County and 7 others have been tested and are considered persons...

Updates on City of Lincolnton Operations, 3/17/20

The City of Lincolnton announces closures & cancellations, declares State of Emergency for the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Monday.

The City of Lincolnton joined Lincoln County in declaring a State of Emergency for the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic on Monday. There are currently no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County continues to work under ...

Lincoln County Declares State of Emergency, 3/16/20

The Board of County Commissioners declares "State of Emergency" for Lincoln County and City of Lincolnton in response to COVID-19.

March 16, 2020; 12:30pm

PRESS RELEASE: 

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC  

Lincolnton, NC – To ensure that the health and safety of the public in Lincoln County is a top priority, elected officials are is...

Spring Youth Soccer League suspended, 3/14/20

The City of Lincolnton Parks and Recreation Department is suspending all Spring Youth Soccer League practices, games, and other affiliated events until April 6, 2020.

Out of an abundance of caution related to group gatherings & growing concerns about the spread of COVID-19 the City of Lincolnton Parks and Recreation Department is suspending all Spring Youth Soccer League practices, games, and other affiliated event...

Covid-19 Update, 3/11/20

City of Lincolnton & Lincoln County officials are prepared, & met to discuss response plans for our community...

March 11, 2020

Lincolnton, NC – Lincoln County and City of Lincolnton officials met Tuesday, March 10, with representatives from Lincoln County Health Department, police, sheriff, fire, EMS, county and charter schools, Atrium Health, local assist...

First Friday Recycling pickup, March 6th!

First Friday Recycling pickup is Friday, 3/6 - Roll your recycling bins out Thursday night!

It’s the first Friday of the month...that means RECYCLING PICK-UP! Don’t forget to roll your recycling bins to curb Thursday night for the early recycling route on Friday morning, 3/6/20.

Some reminders about recycling:

• Keep it loose, do...

Fri 2/21 Delayed Opening at 10AM Due to Weather

All City offices & facilities will open at 10AM on Friday, 2/21 due to winter weather.

Due to the winter weather, all City of Lincolnton offices and facilities will operate on a delayed opening of 10AM on Friday, February 21^st.  This includes the one-stop early voting location at Lincolnton City Hall. Please be careful if you need ...

Last curbside leaf pickup starts Monday!

This is the last weekend to rake leaves to the street for the free curbside leaf pickup service. The final pickup route runs Monday, so any leaves not raked to the curb this weekend will need to be bagged for regular solid waste collection. For more detai...

Wastewater Spill at Hwy 150 Lift Station due to Flooding

During scheduled flood inspection rotations on Tuesday February 11^th, City of Lincolnton Water Resources Distribution & Collection crews discovered a 4 inch sewer line at the Hwy 150 Bypass Lift Station was broken and spilling untreated wastewater int...

Betty G Ross Park Wastewater Spill due to Flooding

On Thursday February 6^th, North Carolina experienced severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. By Friday, February 7^th, the South Fork River and surrounding creeks rose above flood level in the City of Lincolnton causing localized flooding in most low-lying ar...

Betty Ross Park Closed

Due to rising water, the Park is closed until further notice.

Betty G. Ross Park, Lentz Recreation Center and all Parks & Recreation Department offices are closed as of 12:30pm on Friday, 2/7/20 due to rising water at the Park. We will update park operations for Saturday later today.

Please DO NOT come to the par...

Linc Update - Jan/Feb/Mar 2020

Lincolnton's Quarterly Newsletter - Updates, Info & More

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MLK Holiday - Jan 20th, 2020

Reminder - All offices/facilities closed on Monday; no solid waste pick-up on Monday...

Remember - All city offices & facilities are closed Monday, January 20th, in observance of the Martin Luther King holiday. There will not be any solid waste pick-up on Monday. The Monday route will be collected on Tuesday, the Tuesday route will be co...

New Stop Signs in Lincolnton

To increase safety and slow-down fast moving traffic, City Council voted to approve new stop signs on Nov 7.

Watch for New Stop Signs in Lincolnton 

updated 12/3, 9:20pm to: East Sycamore travelling WEST

New stop signs are being installed this week after approval at the November 7, 2019 Lincolnton City Council meeting.  Drivers, both residents &...

Recycling Friday, 11/1!

It's the first Friday of the month...that means RECYCLING PICK-UP! Don't forget to roll your recycling bins to curb tonight for the early recycling route on Friday morning, 11/1/19.

Some reminders about recycling:

• Keep it loose, do not bag recyclables, just put them in the roll-out bin
• Only put the following in your recycling bin:
  • Aluminum & metal food and drink cans
  • Plastic #1, 2, & 5 only
  • Cardboard, paper, magazines & newspa...

Linc Update - Oct/Nov/Dec 2019

Lincolnton's Quarterly Newsletter - Updates, Info & More

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Sneak peak of future dog park!

The possibility of a dog park in the city is moving forward...

There’s been a lot of discussion over the past year about the possibility of building a dog park in the City of Lincolnton. At its August 1, 2019 meeting, City Council voted to move forward with exploring costs and will solicit bids to construct a dog par...

Linc Update - July/Aug/Sept 2019

Lincolnton's Quarterly Newsletter - Updates, Info & More

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Now You Can Pay Parking Tickets Online

You now have an option to pay your parking ticket online please visit link for online bill pay/parking ticket.

You may also still pay your parking tickets Monday through Friday (except during holidays) between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at City Hall located at 114 West Sycamore Street. **The Police Department does not accept any payments for citations.**