🌱 How far will Lincoln County’s new exotic pet ban really go?

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• How far will Lincoln County’s new exotic pet ban really go?

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• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 51 and low of 28 degrees.
• Wednesday: Increasing cloudiness, temps: high: 55, low: 34.
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📰 News we're reading

• USARK: Lincoln County, NC Commissioners Ban Exotics (reptilesmagazine.com) — Lincoln County commissioners have advanced a sweeping exotic animal ordinance that bans all lizards and amphibians, affecting many common pets owned by Lincolnton residents. A second vote is set for January 5, 2026, with a related public meeting January 6 at the county administration building on Generals Boulevard in Lincolnton. Animal owners and professionals are being urged to contact commissioners about scientific and financial concerns.
   

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Thursday December 18

• Historic Preservation Commission
  115 W Main St, Lincolnton
  9:00 pm

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Monday December 22

• Food Pasntry Drive Through
  231 Hershel Lackey Rd , Lincolnton
  3:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Food Pantry Preparation
  231 Hershel Lackey Rd , Lincolnton
  3:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• Employee Appreciation Luncheon
  Lincoln County Calendar Lincolnton, NC 28092
  11:30 am

Thursday December 18

• Hungry Howie's Spirit Night
  W C Friday Middle School Dallas, NC 28034
  4:00 pm
• TacFit Trial Class
  Jericho Tactical Academy , 758 N Ingleside Farm Rd , Iron Station
  5:30 pm

Monday December 22

• Gaston College Board of Trustees Meeting
  Lincoln County Calendar
  4:00 pm
• Board of Adjustment Meeting
  Lincoln County Calendar , 353 N. Generals Blvd. , Lincolnton
  6:30 pm

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