COVID-19 Booster now available

Appointments will be scheduled by calling Lincoln County Health Department at 704-735-3001.

October 27, 2021

COVID-19 VACCINE APPOINTMENT UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

Lincolnton, NC – In light of changes in FDA COVID-19 vaccine guidance and demand for third and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, appointments will be schedule...

Food and Nutrition Services Benefits to Increase by 25% Starting Oct. 1

For more details on FNS benefits visit the Lincoln County Social Services Food and Nutrition Services page.

View the full press release regarding the FNS Benefit 25% increase here.

To learn more about FNS benefits, visit the Lincoln County FNS page.

Lincoln County Now Accepts Cartons for Recycling!

Lincoln County is one of the newest participants of the Carton Council Community! 

The Lincoln County Solid Waste Department would like to let our residents know that we now accept food and beverage cartons in our mixed paper recycling receptacles...

Leaders Exploring the Possibilities for Future Reuse of Courthouse

County leaders are working with the City of Lincolnton and other key stakeholders to determine the future use of the existing county courthouse. This is an exciting opportunity for the entire community. Get more information here!

View what others are doing with their former courthouses.  

Read on...

Homebound COVID-19 Vaccine

If you are looking for the COVID-19 vaccine for a person who is homebound, NCDHHS has released a list of vaccine providers in North Carolina who are able to provide this service.

If you are looking for the COVID-19 vaccine for a person who is homebound, NCDHHS has released a list of vaccine providers in North Carolina who are able to provide this service. You can view the list at Homebound Vaccine Providers | NC DHHS COVID-19. Ple...

Notice of Revised Health Department Fee Schedule

The Lincoln County Health Department has a revised fee schedule effective July 1st, 2021.

The Lincoln County Health Department has a revised fee schedule effective July 1, 2021.

The revised fee schedule will be posted on the Lincoln County website at www.lincolncounty.org or can be viewed in document format at the Lincoln County Health Departme...

OPTUMServe August Schedule

No-Cost COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing Event– LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

Lincolnton, NC – The Lincoln County Health Department has partnered with OPTUMServe and NCDHHS to provide additional FREE testing opportunities for Lincoln County resident...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/29/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/25/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/22/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/18/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/15/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/11/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/8/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/4/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 6/1/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/28/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/25/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/21/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Active Cases –...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/18/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/14/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/11/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/07/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 5/04/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 4/30/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 4/27/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 4/23/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 4/20/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Active Cases –...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 4/16/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Vaccine providers have been instructed to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. If you have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 4/13/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

OPTUMServe April Schedule

No-Cost COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing Event– LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

Lincolnton, NC – The Lincoln County Health Department has partnered with OPTUMServe and NCDHHS to provide additional FREE testing opportunities for Lincoln County resident...

OPTUMServe COVID-19 Testing New Location

The No-cost COVID-19 testing event provided by OPTUMSERVE has relocated. The testing event is now at the old Lincolnton Police Department located at 627 E Main Street. COVID-19 testing will resume on Tuesday, April 6th at the new location.

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 4/1/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 3/30/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

The Lincoln County Health Department will offer open scheduling for first dose COVID-19 vaccines to individuals age 18+ in Groups 1-5 (Priority Groups) next week. Appointments will be scheduled April 7^th-April 9^th. A night clinic will be offered on Wednes...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 3/26/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 3/23/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 3/19/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

The Lincoln County Health Department will offer open scheduling for first dose COVID-19 vaccines to individuals in Groups 1-3 (Priority Groups) next week. Appointments will be on Thursday, March 25th and Friday, March 26th. As vaccine supply continues to ...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 3/16/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 3/9/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 3/5/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Active Cases –...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 2/16/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

COVID-19 Vaccine Drive Thru Full Schedule

We understand the strong interest in receiving the vaccine and Lincoln County plans to provide additional mass vaccination clinics as needed. Mass vaccine clinic dates and locations are determined based on notification of vaccine allocation from State off...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 2/09/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

COVID Vaccine Drive Thru Clinic

This clinic is open to those residents who are 65 years or older. Pre-registration for individuals who meet the criteria is required and can be completed through an automated appointment system on-line.

The appointment slots will be made available online F...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 2/05/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

The Lincoln County Health Department has now opened up our appointment calendar to individuals 65 years and older. Unfortunately, we are limited in appointments due to limited vaccine and will offer 200 appointments per week for the next two weeks beginni...

COVID-19 Vaccine Update

The reduced allocation will impact the total number of scheduled appointments for the week of February 8-12 and the week of February 15-19.

If you currently have an appointment for that timeframe and already received a vaccine from another venue, please no...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 1/26/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Active Cases –...

Suspension of COVID-19 Vaccination Appointments

We understand the strong interest in receiving the vaccine. Once we have more information regarding vaccine allocation, information will be provided in future press releases and listed at www.lincolncounty.org under the tab COVID-19 Vaccination Informatio...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 1/22/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Active Cases –...

Lincoln County Health Department Update on Moderna Vaccine

In order to manage the initial supply and ensure opportunity is given to the appropriate priority groups, the Lincoln County Health Department will be providing the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in a rollout process to Lincoln County residents. 

Phase ...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 1/05/2021

This information is current as of the date of this release and may have some differences with the state’s Dashboard due to delays in data entry or undetermined designations for some data areas. To date, Covid-19 cases for Lincoln County are:

• Acti...

Lincoln County Health Department to Deploy Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Lincolnton, NC - A tested, safe and effective vaccine will be available to all who want it, but supplies are currently limited and will continue to be for the next few months. In order to manage the initial supply and ensure opportunity is given to the ap...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 12/04/2020

December 4, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 Heal...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 11/20/2020

November 20, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 Hea...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 11/13/2020

November 13, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 Hea...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 11/10/2020

November 10, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 Hea...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 11/03/2020

November 3, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 Heal...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/30/2020

October 30, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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...Read on...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/27/2020

October 27, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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...Read on...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/23/2020

October 23, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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...Read on...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/16/2020

October 16, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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...Read on...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/13/2020

October 13, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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...Read on...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/09/2020

October 9, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 ...Read on...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/06/2020

October 6, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 ...Read on...

Lincoln County COVID-19 Health Department Update for 10/02/2020

October 2, 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE – LINCOLN COUNTY, NC

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 ...Read on...

4.23.2021 Homebound COVID-19 Vaccine

If you are looking for the COVID-19 vaccine for a person who is homebound, NCDHHS has released a list of vaccine providers in North Carolina who are able to provide this service

If you are looking for the COVID-19 vaccine for a person who is homebound, NCDHHS has released a list of vaccine providers in North Carolina who are able to provide this service. You can view the list at Homebound Vaccine Providers | NC DHHS COVID-19. Ple...

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Update

In light of a change in the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Lincoln County Health Department will be switching to a Monday – Friday vaccine schedule to offer first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to individuals age 18+ beginning on Monday, April 26th.

Lincolnton, NC – In light of a change in the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Lincoln County Health Department will be switching to a Monday – Friday vaccine schedule to offer first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to individuals age...

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Update

Vaccine providers have been instructed to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice.

Vaccine providers have been instructed to pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine until further notice. If you have received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness...

Lincoln County COVID Call Center Update

Beginning Monday, March 15th, the Lincoln County COVID Call Center will have new operating hours.

Sewer Spill on Webbs Road

On Friday, October 22, 2021 at 7:45 a.m. Lincoln County Public Works had a sewer spill at 7922 Webbs Road in Denver NC. Approximately 1,200 gallons of raw sewage spilled onto the ground surface only.

Public Works personnel stopped the sewage leak at 9:47 a.m. and repairs were completed at approximately 2:00 p.m. Please be mindful of any traffic delays in the area. The Mooresville Regional Office of NC DEQ has been notified. No waterway, stream or lake...

Public Comment Period for TIP and MTP Amendments

The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) has established a public comment period to amend the 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

The Gaston-Cleveland-Lincoln Metropolitan Planning Organization (GCLMPO) has established a public comment period to amend the 2020-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP).

The documents will be avai...

Help Us Learn About Homelessness in Our Community

Lincoln County and the City of Lincolnton are working alongside local Non-Profits to launch a new initiative to better understand homelessness in Lincoln County.

Please help us by providing public input and assisting us with information on homelessness and homeless activity you have observed in our community.

How you can help:

• Help us understand homelessness in Lincoln County by taking a brief 2-3 minute survey:

Linc...

Learn About the Future Reuse of the Courthouse Building in Downtown Lincolnton

County leaders are working with the City of Lincolnton and other key stakeholders to determine the future use of the existing county courthouse. This is an exciting opportunity for the entire community. Get more information here!