First Recycling Pick Up on Friday, 6/7!

Routes start at 7am, so put your bin out tonight.

The new City of Lincolnton residential curbside recycling program runs its first collection route on Friday, June 7th. All recycling program participants should put their new recycling roll-out at the curb on Thursday night - collection starts at 7am and ...

Fire Department Earns Class 2 Rating

The department, previously rated at a four (received in 2008), has increased staffing, training and added improved technology reporting to help lower their rating.

The North Carolina Department of Insurance has awarded the Lincolnton Fire Department a Class two insurance rating. The department, previously rated at a four (received in 2008), has increased staffing, training and added improved technology reporting to ...

Lincolnton water named tops in the state!

Lincolnton is one of six water systems statewide named "Gold Star" winners for meeting the AWOA criteria for over 10 consecutive years.

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City offices closed Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day

Solid Waste trash pick-up schedule modified for the week. And the Veterans Council is hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, 5/27 at East Court Square starting at 12Noon.

City of Lincolnton offices and facilities are closed on Monday, May 27th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. The Solid Waste trash pick up schedule is modified for the week:

We are still accepting registrations for the new curbside recycling program...

Curbside Recycling Resumes June 7, 2019

Almost one year after suspending the curbside recycling program, Lincolnton announces a new & improved monthly curbside recycling plan.

Almost one year after suspending the curbside recycling program, Lincolnton announces a new & improved monthly curbside recycling plan. The new program officially launches on Friday, June 7 with the first new curbside recycling collection route, but r...

Power Outage - West of N/S Grove

A vehicle crashed into a City of Lincolnton electrical pole which has knocked out power to a broad area west of North & South Grove Street.

A vehicle crashed into a City of Lincolnton electrical pole near the intersection of South Grove & Childs Street. The accident knocked out power to a broad area west of North and South Grove Street from Clarks Creek to Betty Ross Park, with some outag...

Final Curbside Leaf Collection starts 2/15!

If you still have leaves in your yard, rake them to the street for pickup now; you'll have to bag them after 2/15.

The final curbside leaf collection route starts on 2/15 and ends the City of Lincolnton leaf collection service for this season. The free residential curbside leaf collection service runs from October 15th to February 15th each year. 

All leaves s...

Public input needed for long range transportation planning

Find out what the plans are at a public meeting, and share your thoughts.

The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) has established a public comment period for the two long range transportation planning documents and their Unified Planning Work Program

The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Plan...

MLK Holiday

City offices & facilities will be closed on Monday, January 21 for the MLK Holiday. NO Solid Waste trash pick up on Monday and the MLK parade starts at 2pm on East Main St...

All City of Lincolnton offices & facilities will be closed on Monday, January 21 for the MLK Holiday. Parks will be open.

The Solid Waste trash pick-up schedule is revised:

• Monday - Holiday, no collection
• Tuesday - Monday's route collected
• Wednesday - Tue...

New Year's Holiday

City offices closed on Tuesday, 1/1/19. NO Solid Waste trash pickup on Tuesday. And don't forget the Apple Drop on NYE 5-8pm!

We wish everyone a peaceful, prosperous and healthy new year. We hope you'll join us on Monday evening (12/31) for the 1st Annual Apple Drop at the South Court Square from 5-8pm. We'll have several food trucks, music & dancing along with games, a phot...

Christmas Holiday

All City of Lincolnton offices are closed Mon 12/24, Tues 12/25 & Weds 12/26. There is NO Solid Waste trash pickup on Monday or Tuesday. See the revised schedule...

The City of Lincolnton wishes everyone a happy, safe & joyous Christmas Holiday. All city offices will be closed on Mon 12/24, Tues 12/25 & Weds 12/26.

The Solid Waste trash pickup schedule has been revised:

Revised Solid Waste Trash Pickup

Solid Waste pickup has been rescheduled to the end of the week due to the snow storm.

Due to the snow storm, the solid waste trash pickup for this
week has been rescheduled as follows:

•  Monday’s route will be picked up on Wednesday, 12/12
• Tuesday’s route will be picked up on Thursday, 12/13
• The Wednesday and Thur...

City offices will open at 10am on Tuesday, 12/11

NO solid waste trash pickup on Tuesday, 12/11.

All city offices and facilities will have a delayed opening at 10am on Tuesday, 12/11. There will NOT be any solid waste trash pickup on Tuesday. We will announce solid waste pickup routes and instructions on Tuesday afternoon based on conditions and whet...

City of Lincolnton offices closed Monday, 12/10

No solid waste trash pick-up on Monday.

All City of Lincolnton offices, facilities and parks will be closed on Monday, December 10. There will NOT be any solid waste trash pick-up. We will send additional information updates and alerts as conditions change.

Public works crews are out restoring p...

City Prepares for Major Storm

As a major winter storm moves into the area, the City of Lincolnton is preparing for significant snowfall over the weekend and into the start of next week.

The City of Lincolnton and Lincoln County are
preparing in advance of the Winter Storm expected this weekend. According tothe National Weather Service, Lincolnton and Lincoln County can expect heavy
mixed precipitation with snow and sleet accumulation...

Lincolnton Fire Department Wins $244k SAFER Grant

FEMA grant will add "front line" LFD firefighters to meet safety standards. LFD is one of only 384 fire departments nationwide to receive the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant.

LINCOLNTON, NC – Lincolnton Fire Department has been recognized as one of 384 fire departments nationwide to receive the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).

U.S. Congress...

Public Power for the Public Good

How much do you know about where your City of Lincolnton electricity comes from? You might be surprised to learn that the city generates its own power...

PUBLIC POWER WEEK IS OCTOBER 7-13

Public Power for the Public Good

October 1, 2018 — The City of Lincolnton is one of more than 70 public power communities across North Carolina that provide safe, reliable electric service and outstanding customer service t...

Downtown Public Art Continues to Expand

New art added to First Federal Park, where the original "Carolina-Northwestern Railway" depot used to stand, celebrates cultural heritage and history.

Open Heart, Open Wings - New Public Art in Lincolnton

Downtown Lincolnton has taken wing. Human-sized interactive wings have been painted in the tunnel under East Main Street on the Marcia Cloninger Rail Trail, painted by local artist Heather Tompkins.

New public art installation takes wing on Rail Trail

Michelle T. Bernard

Jul 4, 2018

Artist Heather Tompkins poses on Monday with the wings that she painted in the tunnel under East Main Street on the Marcia Cloninger Rail Trail. Photo by Michelle T. Bernard...

Business is booming in downtown Lincolnton

The Denver Citizen takes a look at the resurgence of downtown Lincolnton as revitalization, renovation and economic development attracts new businesses and fuels future growth.

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.

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