Lincoln County NC

10/13/2026

🍎🍏The 54th Lincoln County Apple Festival is this Saturday October 17th. The event is held and managed by a local volunteer Board of Directors with the non-profit, Lincoln County Apple Festival Inc. in support from Lincoln County NC and City Of Lincolnton.
Please be aware of the road closures and save the attached map for your reference. Be sure to follow Lincoln County Apple Festival for more details!
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful time at our hometown tradition!

10/12/2026

Reminder: Launching this Thursday October 15: New permitting portal!

Building, Planning, Public Utilities, Erosion Control, and Environmental Health permitting will be all online.

New Online Permitting Portal Coming Soon!

Big changes are coming to how Lincoln County handles permits. Starting October 15, our new online Permitting Portal goes live, giving residents and contractors the ability to apply for permits, track application status, and manage projects from a computer or phone.
Builders and contractors, this is a good time to start thinking about how you'll manage your permit pipeline going forward.

What you'll be able to do:
-Apply for permits and license online
-Pay fees online by card, or ACH/e-check, with no added processing fee
-Request inspections online
-Upload plans and supporting documents
-Track application and permit status in real time
-Message your reviewer directly through the portal
-Print permits and certificates on demand

More details on our website: https://www.lincolncountync.gov/2729/OpenGov-Permitting-Licensing

10/12/2026

Reminder Special Called Meeting - The Lincoln County Planning Board will hold a Special Called Meeting today, Monday, October 12th, 2026, at 6:30p.m. at the James W. Warren Citizen Center, 115 W Main Street., Lincolnton, NC 28092 in the 3rd floor Conference Room. The subject of the meeting is to finalize formal recommendations for which a Public Hearing was held on Monday October 5th, 2026.

Notices are always posed on our website: lincolncountync.gov

10/10/2026

After many months of planning, construction, and lots of long days from our Lincoln County Public Library staff, we are excited to announce the ribbon-cutting and invite you to the Community Celebration Day at the new East Lincoln Branch Library ! 

10/05/2026

Reminder: Zoning Meeting Monday October 5, 6:30 pm.
📍353 N. Generals Blvd. Lincolnton, NC
Agenda: https://bit.ly/3Njys6V
Watch live: https://bit.ly/48iHoms

09/28/2026

New Online Permitting Portal Coming Soon!

Big changes are coming to how Lincoln County handles permits. Starting October 15, our new online Permitting Portal goes live, giving residents and contractors the ability to apply for permits, track application status, and manage projects from a computer or phone.
Builders and contractors, this is a good time to start thinking about how you'll manage your permit pipeline going forward.

What you'll be able to do:
-Apply for permits and license online
-Pay fees online by card, or ACH/e-check, with no added processing fee
-Request inspections online
-Upload plans and supporting documents
-Track application and permit status in real time
-Message your reviewer directly through the portal
-Print permits and certificates on demand

More details on our website: https://www.lincolncountync.gov/2729/OpenGov-Permitting-Licensing

09/28/2026

🌿 New name, same team!
On October 15, our Natural Resources Division is becoming the Erosion Control Division.
Our mission remains the same; work every day to control erosion, sedimentation and protect our streams, rivers, and your property. We hope the name transition helps to clarify what our team actually does.

Learn more about our Natural Resources Division:
https://www.lincolncountync.gov/695/Natural-Resources

09/23/2026

Its Workforce Wednesday!
Come join the Lincoln County Health Department team.
🌱Patient Account Representative Supervisor: Responsible for managing department operations including compliance, support functions, billing and patient services activities.
📚School Health Nurse : Provides nursing care to students in Lincoln County Schools.

Apply today: https://bit.ly/3NuVZlp

09/21/2026

Information for Monday’s Board of Commissioners Meeting:
353 N. Generals Blvd at 10:00 am.

Agenda: https://bit.ly/3Njys6V
Watch Live: https://bit.ly/48iHoms

09/18/2026

Lincoln County it is your time to vote! One of these three logos will be the final brand logo for our Historic Courthouse and we want the community to pick the winner. 👏
The logos were revealed during Alive After Five and now its time to take your vote.
Hit the LIKE button for your favorite one! The logo with the most likes wins.
Deadline to vote: Lincoln County Apple Festival OCTOBER 17th 2026

City Of Lincolnton I The Downtown Development Association of Lincolnton, Inc.