Media Center

Welcome to Cleveland County's online media center. Our goal is to be informative, responsive, transparent, and expedient. If you are a member of the media, the public information office can provide these services for you:

Handle media inquiries on breaking news 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Karyn Owens-Patton, Marketing & Communications Director
County Manager’s Office
311 E. Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Media Hotline: (704) 484-4800
karyn.owens@clevelandcountync.gov

  • Process public records requests. These requests must be submitted in writing to public.information@clevelandcountync.gov.
  • Act as a central point of contact for all information related to Cleveland County's operations and services.
  • Coordinate media interviews with County Commissioners, County management, and subject matter experts. We can also obtain quotes when interviews cannot be arranged.
  • Provide photographs of County Commissioners, County management, elected officials, and County events and activities.
  • Arrange filming of County services and facilities.
  • Organize news conferences with County officials when necessary.
  • Issue news releases and update information as needed.