News Releases

Rezoning for Kings Mountain ETJ Relinquished Area

October 25, 2024
Due to the City of Kings Mountain Relinquishing areas of their Extra Territorial Jurisdiction, the Zoning Districts and the Land Use Plan will be updated accordingly.Planning Board Meeting: Octob...

Early Voting Information

October 25, 2024
Cleveland County will have four Early Voting sites for the November 5, 2024 General Election. Cleveland County voters can vote at any of the early voting sites from October 17, 2024 - November 2, 2024...

Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP)

October 15, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 15th, 2024Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) SHELBY, N.C.– Beginning October 18th, people living in 25 western NC countie...

County Debris Removal

October 12, 2024
Saturday, October 12th, 2024Cleveland County Debris RemovalOn behalf of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, our community has engaged CrowderGulf to remove vegetative debris related to Hurric...

Hurricane Relief Resources

October 07, 2024
Hurricane Relief ResourcesUpdated: October 24th at 1 PM Recovery AssistanceCleveland County residents who sustained damage from Hurricane Helene can apply for assistance from FEMA, as Cleveland is on...

VEHICLES FOR PUBLIC AUCTION

October 02, 2024
VEHICLES FOR AUCTION

Bottled Water Pickup - Oct. 2nd from 8 AM to Noon at LeGrand

October 01, 2024
We received several calls at the Citizen's Phone Bank today asking for bottled water so the Grover Rural Volunteer Fire Department graciously shared a few pallets with us! The LeGrand Center (1800 ...

Cleveland County Government Offices Will Reopen On Tuesday, October 1st

September 30, 2024
Cleveland County Government Offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 1st. Please read the following information carefully: The Emergency Shelter (200 S Post Road) & Citizen's Phone Bank (7 AM to...

Cleveland County Citizen’s Phone Bank Opening at 5 PM on Sun., Sept. 29

September 29, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29th, 2024Cleveland County Citizen’s Phone Bank Opening at 5 PM on Sun., Sept. 29 SHELBY, N.C.– As we continue to experience extended power outages through...

County Closures for Monday, September 30th

September 29, 2024
Cleveland County Government Offices will be closed Monday, September 30th as we do not have power at many of our buildings.Landfills Open Monday, September 30th 8 AM to 4 PM Construction and Demo...

County Offices Closed Due to Hurricane Helene

September 27, 2024
Cleveland County Emergency Management continues to monitor Hurricane Helene closely. County offices will be closed on Friday, September 27 in an abundance of caution for the public's and our employee...

Landfill Closures for Sat., Sept. 28th

September 27, 2024
Update on 9/28:  The Self McNeilly Landfill will be closing early due to generator issues. All Landfill manned sites are closed and without power. The Construction and Demolition Landfill at 160...

Emergency Shelter Opened Friday, September 27th at Health Department

September 27, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 27th, 2024Emergency Shelter Opened Friday, September 27th at Health Department SHELBY, N.C.– In response to the widespread power outages and damage from Hurrican...

Visitor Entrance Changes - Effective June 26th

June 26, 2024
Visitor Entrance Changes - Effective June 26th, 2024 The main entrance and parking area for Cleveland County Planning & Zoning, Building Inspections, EMS and Emergency Management, and the Amer...

Cleveland County Government Hires New Economic Development Director

May 06, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2024Cleveland County Government Hires New Economic Development Director SHELBY, N.C- Earlier this month, Cleveland County Government hired Ms. Courtney Ashley as the Exec...

Upcoming Cleveland County Rabies Clinic – Saturday, April 27th, 2024

April 16, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2024Upcoming Cleveland County Rabies Clinic – Saturday, April 27th, 2024SHELBY, N.C- Cleveland County Animal Services will be hosting a Rabies Clinic on Saturday...

Local Government Job Fair - March 19th

March 05, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 5, 2024Local Government Job Fair - March 19th SHELBY, N.C- Cleveland County Government, the City of Shelby, the City of Kings Mountain, and the Town of Boiling Springs hav...

Cleveland County Announces Agritourism Workshop in  Partnership with Cooperative Extension and Farm Bureau

February 09, 2024
  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 9, 2024                 Cleveland County Announces Agritourism Workshop in Partne...

Governor's Volunteer Service Award Nominations Open until February 14

January 25, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 25, 2024                Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Nominations Open until F...

Cleveland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 2024-2026 Funds Available

January 05, 2024
Cleveland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council 2024-2026 Funds AvailableOn January 4th, the Cleveland County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) announced the availability of $340,063 in inte...

Cleveland County Government Appoints New Finance Director

January 03, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2024Cleveland County Government Appoints New Finance Director SHELBY, N.C- Following a national recruitment effort, which included a comprehensive vetting process, Mr...

Honoring Jewell Wilson

December 19, 2023
On Tuesday, December 12th, more than 50 people gathered to honor the life and service of Ms. Jewell Wilson. She began working for Social Services on July 6th, 1955 until her passing in September, more...

Medicaid Expansion Launches in North Carolina,  Approximately 6,000 Cleveland County Residents Newly Eligible 

December 08, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 8, 2023                 Medicaid Expansion Launches in North Carolina, Approximately 6,0...

Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Elect Chair and Vice Chair

December 07, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2023                Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Elect Chair and Vice Chai...

Cleveland County and Cleveland County Schools Partner to Increase Teacher Supplements

December 05, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 5, 2023                 Cleveland County and Cleveland County Schools Partner to Increas...

Cleveland County Expands Emergency Medical Services with New Grover Base

October 17, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 16, 2023 Cleveland County Expands Emergency Medical Services with New Grover BaseSHELBY, N.C- On October 2, 2023, Cleveland County took a significant step towards enhanc...

Cleveland County Offers Sweetheart Saturday on Nov. 4th

October 03, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2023Cleveland County Offers Sweetheart Saturday on Nov. 4thSHELBY, N.C.– The Honorable Betsy S. Harnage and the Honorable Ashlyn T. Harris have joined together...

Veteran's Resource Connection Event

September 28, 2023
Cleveland County Government is proud to host the second annual Veteran's Resource Connection Event at the LeGrand Center in Shelby from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This event, w...

Midpines Convenience Center Temporary Site

September 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2023Midpines Convenience Center Temporary SiteSHELBY, N.C.– Starting October 2, 2023, Cleveland County Government will open a temporary site at the Midpines ...

Cleveland County Solid Waste Decal Program Discontinued

September 06, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 6, 2023Cleveland County Solid Waste Decal Program DiscontinuedSHELBY, N.C.– As part of the FY 23-24 budget, Cleveland County Government made the decision to dis...

Additional Information about the Midpines Recycling Center Closure

August 11, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 11, 2023 Additional Information about the Midpines Recycling Center ClosureSHELBY, N.C.– Cleveland County Government announced on Thursday, August 10th that the Mid...

Midpines Recycling Center in Kings Mountain Closing Indefinitely

August 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 10, 2023 Midpines Recycling Center in Kings Mountain Closing Indefinitely SHELBY, N.C.– Effective August 10th, the Midpines Recycling Center, located at 615 Margrac...

Cleveland County Animal Services Expands Hours and Welcomes New Staff

July 25, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2023 Cleveland County Animal Services Expands Hours and Welcomes New Staff SHELBY, N.C.– Effective July 18th, Animal Services will be open Tuesdays until 6 pm. N...

Cleveland County Awarded Healthiest Employer of Greater Charlotte

July 19, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2023   Cleveland County Awarded Healthiest Employer of Greater Charlotte              SHELBY, N.C.– The Charlotte Bus...

Cleveland County Commissioners Appoint Interim Social Services Director

July 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2023Cleveland County Commissioners Appoint Interim Social Services Director SHELBY, N.C.– The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners appointed Rebecca Johnson a...

Cleveland County Commissioners Appoint County Manager

June 02, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2023                 Cleveland County Commissioners Appoint County Manager SHELBY, N.C.– During a special-called...

Cleveland County Department of Social Services Moves to New Location

May 23, 2023
                            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2023   Cleveland County Department of Social Services Moves t...

Cleveland County Animal Services Announces Expanded Hours

April 12, 2023
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Community Survey

March 27, 2023
Community Survey Opportunity: We want to hear your feedback!The Board of County Commissioners is seeking input from the community as they select a new County Manager.  Below you will find a link ...

Local Government Job Fair to be held February 7

January 19, 2023
SHELBY, NC – Cleveland County Government municipalities will be hosting a Local Government Job Fair on Tuesday, February 7 from 10 am – 2 pm.  The Job Fair will be hosted at the LeGra...

Cleveland County Appoints Interim County Manager

January 18, 2023
SHELBY, NC – At its January 17 meeting, the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners announced the appointment of interim County Manager Todd Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter will assume the role effecti...

Cleveland County accepting Nominations for the 2023 Governor's Award for Volunteer Service

January 06, 2023
The Governor's Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, groups, and businesses that make a significant contribution to their community throu...

Holiday Closures

December 22, 2022
Cleveland County offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday, Dec. 27. Landfills/Recycling CentersBoth landfills and all the recycling centers will be closed on Dec. 23rd, ...

Land Use Advisory Board Positions

December 15, 2022
Would you like to help guide land development decisions in Cleveland County? The County is looking for citizens to serve on two of our land use advisory boards: Planning Board Historic Preservation...

Cleveland County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting Notice

November 30, 2022
Cleveland County Board of CommissionersSpecial Meeting NoticeNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners will be held on Monday, December 5, 2022, at 8...

Cleveland County Named One of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

November 16, 2022
Shelby, NC – Healthiest Employers, the most-trusted U.S. awards program for people-centric companies, has recently released its annual award, the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. Cleveland ...

Cleveland County Tax Office Preparing for 2025 Property Reappraisal

November 10, 2022
SHELBY, N.C. –  In June of 2017 County Commissioners passed a resolution placing Cleveland County on a four (4) year cycle for real property evaluations.  This timing aligns with recen...

Cleveland County to Launch  'Operation Green Light'  in Support of Local Veterans

November 03, 2022
CLEVELAND COUNTY – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Cleveland County announced that county buildings would be illuminated green November 7th through the 13th as part of Operation...

Spectrum Awarded North Carolina GREAT Program Grant for Cleveland County

September 09, 2022
$6.3 Million Fiber-Optic Buildout Would Connect 1,120 Homes and Small Businesses to Gigabit Broadband with Starting Speeds of 300 Mbps CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Spectrum today announced it has bee...

Sales and Use Tax on Election Ballot

September 06, 2022
SHELBY, NC –Cleveland County residents will have the opportunity to vote for or against a Sales and Use Tax referendum on the Nov. 8 Election ballot. If passed, the Cleveland County sales tax wo...

Nightly Closures Planned on I-85 in Cleveland County

August 23, 2022
KINGS MOUNTAIN – A Skyboat NC contractor plans to have nightly closures on Interstate 85 in Cleveland County starting next week for interchange improvements near the Two Kings Casino. ...

August is National Breastfeeding Month

August 19, 2022
August is National Breastfeeding Month The start of national breastfeeding month begins with a celebration of World Breastfeeding Week.  World Breastfeeding Week is a global campaign that aims...

Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Receives Excellence in Innovation Award

August 17, 2022
SHELBY, N.C. – Cleveland County NC Cooperative Extension received the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) Excellence in Innovation Award at the August 11-13, annual confer...

Nine-Month Bridge Replacement

July 28, 2022
SHELBY – Next month, the N.C. Department of Transportation will close a road in Cleveland County for about nine months for a construction project. Starting Aug. 8, Metcalf Road will be closed...

Cleveland County Tax Office to Mail 2022 Property Tax Notices

July 19, 2022
The Cleveland County Tax Office is scheduled to mail more than 54,000 property tax notices on July 24, 2022. A discount of one-half percent is offered if taxes are paid in full by August 31, 2022. Tax...

Cleveland County Announces New Veterinarian

May 17, 2022
Cleveland County Announces New Animal Services Department Veterinarian SHELBY, N.C. – Cleveland County today announces the addition of a North Carolina licensed veterinarian to its Animal Servic...

CLEVELAND COUNTY TO ENHANCE TEACHER COMPENSATION

May 17, 2022
CLEVELAND COUNTY TO ENHANCE TEACHER COMPENSATION Cleveland County Commissioners and the Cleveland County Board of Education, as part of this years budget, jointly recommend the raising of the local te...

Cleveland County Voters To Decide on Beer and Wine Sales

May 05, 2022
On the May 17 primary election ballot, Cleveland County voters will have an opportunity to choose whether to allow beer and wine sales in unincorporated areas of Cleveland County.  Two referenda ...

CLEVELAND COUNTY TO CENTRALLY ADMINISTER EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

March 10, 2022
On February 25th, the Board of Commissioners voted to centrally administer Emergency Medical Services in Cleveland County. The change is designed to enhance service delivery by streamlining training, ...

Cleveland County DSS Responds to WBTV News Story

March 09, 2022
CLEVELAND COUNTY RESPONDS TO WBTV NEWS STORY This press release is in response to a WBTV news story which aired on Monday, March 7, 2022. NCDHHS, in an email dated March 8, 2022 has responded to WBTV ...

Cleveland County Resident Convenience Waste Program 

October 14, 2021
Please click on the  links below to view updated information regarding the exciting new changes for the Cleveland County Resident Convenience Waste Program Welcome to Cleveland County, NChtt...

Board of Commissioners Approve Tax Rate Cut

June 16, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2021Contact: Kerri Melton, Assistant County Manager(704) 484-4816Kerri.melton@clevelandcountync.gov BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES 3.25 CENT  TAX RATE ...

Cleveland County Litter Campaign

April 01, 2021
CLEVELAND COUNTY LAUNCHES ROADSIDE TRASH PICKUP CAMPAIGN New effort is part of five-year strategic plan and also includes litter prevention education campaign and increased opportunities for community...

2021 Revaluation

December 30, 2020
CLEVELAND COUNTY 2021 PROPERTY REVALUATION What is revaluation?Revaluation is a process of updating the assessed value of real property to reflect its value on the open market (as of 1/01/2021). The p...

Cleveland County Boards and Commissions

November 24, 2020
The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners welcomes citizens’ willingness to participate in local government, and is seeking applications from interested persons for the following advisory boar...

Cleveland County Update on Coronavirus

April 14, 2020
Cleveland County Public Health Center UPDATE for Coronavirus Should we have additional positive tests,the Cleveland County Health Department will maintain in real time the county’s current...

COVID-19 COMMUNITY RELIEF FUND

April 04, 2020
Cleveland County Announces COVID-19 Community Relief Fund Cleveland County Government has launched a Cleveland County COVID-19 Community Relief Fund with a gift of $50,000 to the United Way.  In ...

Get Counted in Census 2020

March 19, 2020
Census 2020 is here! Census invitations went in the mail last week. Be on the lookout for your Census letter. For the first time ever, you will be able to complete your Census response online. Your Ce...

Sheriff Creates Safe "Exchange Zone"

January 15, 2020
        The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office has created a safe "Exchange Zone" in the parking lot of the Court house where individuals can safely meet to conduct online purc...

County Employees Raise $51,866 for United Way

January 06, 2020
Cleveland County government conducted its United Way giving campaign in November through December. County employees raised $51,866  for the 30 agencies and programs that United Way funds.  C...

Second Rabies Case in Kings Mountain

December 31, 2019
SHELBY, NC – December 23, 2019 – On December 23, 2019 the Cleveland County Health Department was notified of a skunk that tested positive for rabies.  This is the second rabid animal ...

Deputies Save Man from River

December 20, 2019
On Wednesday night, December 18, at approximately 6:30 PM, a man swerved to miss deer that were in the road and his car plunged 30 feet down into Buffalo Creek. Luckily, the vehicle landed upright, bu...

Commissioners Recognize Fire Depts.

December 20, 2019
The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners recognized members of fire departments from throughout Cleveland County at the December 17, 2019 County Commission meeting. The fire departments recently co...

Sheriff's Office Seizes $3 Million in Traffic Stop

December 11, 2019
On Saturday December 7, 2019, a deputy with the Community Interdiction Team of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office stopped a tractor trailer driven by a Hispanic male traveling south bound on Inter...

Low Income Energy Assistance Program

December 02, 2019
Do you know someone who needs financial assistance to pay for heat this winter? Households in Cleveland County -- with a person over the age of 60 or someone receiving assistance from the NC Division ...

Sheriff's Deputy Receives Lifesaving Award

November 21, 2019
Pictured left to right are: Commission Chair Susan Allen, Cleveland County EMS Director Ryan Wilmoth, MedCenter Air Flight Nurse Jason Haynes RN, Sheriff Alan Norman, MedCenter Air Flight Nu...

Heating Assistance for Qualified Families

November 12, 2019
Cleveland County Department of Social Services is now taking applications from individuals who need financial assistance with paying their heating bills. Each eligible household may receive up to a ma...

Accelerate Cleveland Graduation on Nov. 12

November 12, 2019
Accelerate Cleveland Graduation Held on Nov. 12 Workforce Readiness Program Is a Public-Private Partnership with Major Manufacturers Cleveland County is proud to announce that the second class of Acce...

Wildlife Spotted in Area

November 11, 2019
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission placed trail cameras around Foothills Public Shooting Complex of Cleveland County as part of its "Fall Fawn Frenzy" to study animal...

Lung Injuries from Vaping on the Rise

November 01, 2019
North Carolina Lung Injury Cases Related to Vaping IncreaseAcute lung injury cases have increased as e-cigarette use by young people rises The number of North Carolina cases of severe lung injury asso...

Friendship Force Visits Cleveland County

October 23, 2019
A group of 19 visitors from the Isle of Wight off the coast of England in the United Kingdom is visiting Cleveland County as part of Friendship Force this week. The Friendship Force group had the...

NCTripping: 15 Best Restaurants in County

October 18, 2019
We all know that we have fantastic restaurants in Cleveland County and now, thanks to www.nctripping.com, people from all over the country know that we do, too. This travel website has posted an artic...

WIC Referral Forms Available Online

October 14, 2019
NC WIC Referral Form Available OnlineSelf and Community Referral to WIC program is now available through website   Beginning October 14, 2019, healthcare providers, social workers, and other...

Cleveland County Is Hiring!

October 07, 2019
Cleveland County is hiring! We currently have 15 jobs available and we are spotlighting an E-911 Telecommunicator position. In this role, you would be answering 911 calls and dispatching the appropria...

Commissioners Recognize Employees

October 01, 2019
At the October 2, 2019 County Commission meeting, the County Commissioners recognized County employees who had completed education-related programs or degrees in the past year. Congratulations to...

Mary Accor & Cleveland County Honored

September 10, 2019
      The North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) is the official voice of all 100 counties on issues being considered by the General Assembly, Congress and federal a...

Church Dismisses Lawsuit Against County

September 04, 2019
Universal Life Church Drops Lawsuit Against Cleveland County Register of Deeds Ministry’s Allegations of Religious Discrimination Unfounded  SHELBY, NC – Cleveland County announced t...

County Nurses Receive Statewide Award

September 04, 2019
Two Cleveland County Public Health Center Nurses Receive Distinguished NC Public Health Nurse AwardSHELBY, NC – – 2019 marks 100 years of the Office of Public Health Nursing in North Carol...

School Bus Safety from Sheriff Norman

August 23, 2019

39 Dogs & Cats Adopted on Aug. 17

August 19, 2019
What a wonderful day August 17 was for 39 dogs and cats who were adopted into forever homes.  The nationwide Clear the Shelter Day was a time when hundreds of shelters nationwide waived their usu...

Back to School Shots

August 14, 2019
SHELBY, NC – August 13, 2019 –  As teachers, parents and students are preparing for the start of the 2019–2020 school year, public health officials with the Cleveland County Pub...

County Temporarily Suspends TB Tests

August 04, 2019
Nationwide Shortage of TB Skin Test Antigens Leads Cleveland County Health Department to Temporarily Reserve TB Testing for Priority Populations, per CDCSHELBY, NC – August 4, 2019 – ...

Cleveland County Builds Habitat Home

August 01, 2019
                      A hot day didn't stop Cleveland County Department Directors and Commissioner Johnny Hutchins&...

26 Dogs Find Forever Families

July 27, 2019
On July 20, Cleveland County Animal Services held a special adoption event with the goal of finding forever homes for the 19 dogs in this photo collage. Thanks to tremendous support from the community...

Board of Elections Voter ID Seminars Aug. 5

July 22, 2019

Foothills Shooting Range Upcoming Events

July 19, 2019
    Do you enjoy shooting sports? Have you been to Foothills Public Shooting Complex in Shelby?  Foothills - better known as "the Range" - is the largest outdoor public shooting co...

2020 Census: Make NC Count

July 17, 2019
Take action! Make NC Count. Register your Complete Count Committee, sign up for Census updates, request a Census speaker for your group, or apply for a job with the 2020 Census at census.nc.gov&n...

URGENT: County Shelter Overflowing with Kittens

July 16, 2019
    URGENT HELP NEEDEDCleveland County Animal Services in Shelby is overflowing with cats/kittens and we continue to have more kittens dropped off at the shelter every day. We need the ...

Crisis Assistance with Cooling Your Home

July 02, 2019
Cleveland County is currently taking applications for our Crisis Intervention Program for individuals or families who would experience a health related crisis with the loss of their cooling source due...

County Resources for Small Businesses

June 24, 2019
      Cleveland Community College Small Business Center The LeGrand Center 1800 E. Marion Street in Shelby Phone: 704-669-4146 Email: padgetts@clevelandcc.edu Click here...

County Departments Moving on July 1

June 24, 2019
County Will Move Planning, Building Inspections, GIS and Permitting Departments to Former American Red Cross Building on July 1 SHELBY, NC – Cleveland County announced today that Planning, ...

Watch Out for Recorded Deed Notice

June 14, 2019
Be on the lookout for a RECORDED DEED NOTICE that you may receive in the mail. It looks like a bill for $86.00, but it is simply an offer for a “Property Assessment Profile” with a complim...

County EMS Wins United Way Award

June 03, 2019
Congratulations to Cleveland County EMS on receiving the Golden Eagle Award from United Way of Cleveland County which was accepted by EMS Director Ryan Wilmoth. This award recognizes the out...

County Volunteers Win Governors Award

May 22, 2019
At the May 21 meeting, the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners recognized three recipients of the Governor's Volunteer Service Award. Cleveland County award winners include: Lillie Hinton of La...

County Animal Services Urges Adoptions

May 14, 2019
Cleveland County Animal Services has received an abnormally high influx of dogs this week. Within three days, the shelter received 42 dogs. Thirty of the dogs came from an ahimal hoarding situation, f...

Rabies Clinic Vaccinates 500 Animals!

May 07, 2019
Cleveland County Animal Services held a free rabies vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 4th and vaccinated more than 500 animals. We are so excited with the response to this clinic because of how importan...

County Confirms 1st Case of Mumps since 2011

March 20, 2019
Cleveland County Public Health Center Confirms First Case of Mumps in County since 2011 On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the Cleveland County Public Health Center received confirmation of a case of mumps...

Walking Tour of Historic Courtsquare Tree Canopy

March 18, 2019
Cleveland County Invites You to Learn about the Tree Canopy at the Historic Courtsquare in Uptown Shelby Cleveland County has a beautiful tree canopy, especially in uptown Shelby. Heal...

County Celebrates American Legion

March 15, 2019
The Cleveland County Board of Commissioners celebrated the American Legion's 100th Anniversary at the Feb. 19, 2019 Meeting. Members of Post 155 from Kings Mountain and Post 82 from Shelby attended th...

County Announces First Rabies Case in 2019

February 27, 2019
Today,the Cleveland County Health Department announced that a raccoon found in Lawndale has tested positive for rabies. This is the first rabid animal identified in Cleveland County this year. The ani...

County EMS Director Joe Lord Retiring

February 26, 2019
Cleveland County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Joe Lord will be retiring on Mar. 31 after 27 years. After living in Milwaukee, Cleveland and Detroit, Lord moved to Cleveland County, N...

County Leading Travel and Tourism

February 26, 2019
Cleveland County is a great place to live, work and play and the Board of County Commissioners wants more people to come visit. Cleveland County is increasing its focus on travel and tourism to bring ...

County Hiring for 27 Jobs

February 22, 2019
We are hiring! Cleveland County has 27 jobs available. View jobs and apply online: http://www.clevelandcounty.com/jobs/pvl.htm

New Resource for Job Hunters

February 07, 2019
Are you looking for a new job or know someone who is? Check out the jobs that are available right now on Charlotte's Backyard. It's a great resource for job seekers in Cleveland County. Let Charlotte'...

From Shelter Dog to Family Member

February 05, 2019
     What a difference a home makes! Ella, nicknamed Miss Pink Speckled Ears, had been in the Cleveland County Animal Shelter since August. Because she is a pit bull, she...

The Cost of Flu Shots Varies

January 18, 2019
FLU SHOTS: The Shelby Star has a front cover story today about flu shots. In the photo caption, it says that the Cleveland County Health Department is offering FREE flu shots. This is partially correc...

Help Others on Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2018
After a weekend filled with shopping, today is all about giving. Giving Tuesday is a day to bring awareness to the thousands of nonprofit organizations that make our communities strong by providing se...

County DSS Wins Award

November 15, 2018
Cleveland County Department of Social Services Receives Statewide Excellence AwardInnovative Program Increases Awareness about the Need for Foster and Adoptive FamiliesThe North Carolina Association o...

Sheriff: Cops & Kids Skeet Shoot

November 15, 2018
Members of the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department enjoyed participating in the 3rd Annual Cops and Kids Skeet Shoot at Foothills Public Shooting Complex. This event is a great opportunity for both ...

Happy Veterans Day!

November 09, 2018
On behalf of the Cleveland County Board of Commissioners, we would like to thank all Veterans and active duty military for their service.  Cleveland County is proud to have 75 employees who are V...

American Legion World Series Selects Shelby As Permanent Home

November 08, 2018
The American Legion has selected Shelby as its permanent home to host the American Legion World Series held each August. Going forward, the contract to host the event will automatically...

Shelby Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10

November 07, 2018
Cleveland County invites all Veterans and their families to participate in and attend the annual Veterans' Day parade and ceremony which will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in uptown Shelby. T...

Election Day is Nov. 6 - Time to Vote!

November 05, 2018
Election Day is Nov. 6th and it's time for everyone to vote. Voter turnout in Cleveland County and throughout the State of North Carolina has been stronger for early voting than in the previous m...

Health Dept. Extends Hours for Flu Shots

October 31, 2018
It's time to get your flu shot! The Cleveland County Public Health Center will be open extended hours to offer flu shots. The clinic's extended hours in November and December are 5 PM to 7 P...

Sheriff's Pre-Halloween Checks

October 29, 2018
The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office has undertaken a collaborative effort with the other law enforcement agencies in the county to check on the 318 registered sex offenders residing in Cl...

Help Clear the Shelter by Adopting A Dog or Cat

October 23, 2018
If you are looking to add a new furry family member, now is the time.Cleveland County Animal Services is nearing capacity with more than 130 dogs and cats available for adoption. The need to find fore...

Record Crowds Turned Out for the 94th Fair

October 17, 2018
The 94th Annual Cleveland County Fair, held from Sept. 27 to October 7 had amazing attendance this year with 145,763 people enjoying one of the largest county fairs in the state. L...

Demolishing Doran Mill

October 11, 2018
The demolition of the Doran Mill will start on Oct. 13 and the cleanup of the mill site will continue through the end of the year. The Doran Mill was built in 1921 and was one...

Cleveland County Announces Demolition of Doran Mill

October 05, 2018
Cleveland County officials today announced plans to temporarily close a section of NC Highway 226 (Polkville Road), for the demolition of Doran Mill. The section of Highway 226 between Fanning Road an...

Cleveland County Plans Expansion of Foothills Public Shooting Complex

September 28, 2018
Cleveland County officials have recently announced plans to expand Foothills Public Shooting Complex. The project includes expanding a 50 yard rifle range to add several new shooting lanes which will ...

NC Speaker of the House Tim Moore Presents $10,000 Grant to Cleveland County Sheriff

September 21, 2018
N.C. Speaker of the House Tim Moore presented a check from the State of North Carolina to Cleveland County Sheriff Alan Norman for $10,000 to help in the fight against opiods. The check presentation t...

Soldiers Treated to Southern Hospitality in Shelby

September 19, 2018
On Sunday, Sept. 19, 70 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division of the US Army from Fort Campbell, Kentucky stopped in Shelby to spend the night at the Shelby City Park. They were on their way to ea...

Cleveland County Warns about Storm-Related Scams

September 18, 2018
Now that the storm has passed, people who live in the counties that were affected by wind and water damage will see an influx of storm-related scams. The top scams that follow the path of storms inclu...

County DSS Director Retires

Cleveland County Department of Social Services (DSS) Director Karen Pritchard is retiring after more than 28 years of service. She joined the Department of Social Services in 1990 as a social worker i...

New Commissioners Sworn In

Newly elected County Commissioners Doug Bridges, Deb Hardin and Ronnie Whetstine were sworn in this morning in a ceremony at the County Administrative Building that was attended by many of the new Com...

County Sheriff and Deputies Sworn In

On Monday, Dec. 3, Sheriff Alan Norman and his Deputy Sheriffs took the sacred oath to protect and to serve during a swearing in ceremony. Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, we are so fortunate to hav...

Winter Storm Prep: Home, Car & Pets

Winter weather is headed our way this weekend. So, now is the time to prepare your home, family, car and pets for the winter storm. HomeCarPets

Doran Mill Bricks On Sale Dec. 19

The old Doran Mill was demolished in October and now bricks from the mill will be available to purchase beginning Dec. 19. “When the Doran Mill demolition was announced, we were contacted by mu...

County Receives Child Health Award

The Cleveland County Public Health Center’s Virtual Care Clinic at Graham Elementary School was recognized by the NC GlaxoSmithKline Foundation as an innovative child health program that has pro...

Apply for a Passport in Cleveland County

Europe? South America? Asia? If you have travel plans that will take you to a country where you need a United States passport, please apply for your passport at least 60 days befor...

Nominate a Volunteer for Governor's Award

Cleveland County Is Accepting Nominations for Governor's Volunteer Awards nomination formThe Governor's Volunteer Service Award honors the true spirit of volunteerism by recognizing individuals, ...

Learn about Soil and Water Conservation

Are you a gardener? Do you like to play in the dirt? If so, read Cleveland County's Soil and Water Conservation newsletter. You can see who our farm family of the year is and read about in-school...