Cleveland County Government

09/28/2026

Only a few more days to go until the 2026 Cleveland County Agricultural Fair! 🎡 🎉

09/25/2026

It's shaping up to be a great weekend here in Cherryville! 🏆 The Foothills Area 6 Steel Challenge Championship kicks off tomorrow and runs through Sunday (9/27), at the Foothills Public Shooting Complex.

We've got 435 competitors joining us from 23 states, including Alaska and Hawaii! Let's give our visitors a warm welcome and show them what Foothills hospitality is all about. Good luck to all the competitors this weekend!

Spectators are welcome all weekend long, so come on out and cheer them on! 🎯

09/25/2026

We take care of each other around here. 💛

That's what National Preparedness Month is really about — making sure our neighbors, our families, and our pets are looked after when the unexpected happens. This year's theme says it simply: Americans Stand Ready.

Being ready looks like:
🏘️ Knowing the risks in our community
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Making a plan together — pets included
🎒 Packing a kit with the basics: water, food, meds & documents
📻 Knowing where to turn for trustworthy updates

Sign up for Hyper Reach Emergency Alerts so we're all in this together, before it counts: bit.ly/cc-weather-alerts

Cleveland County Emergency Management stands ready. Do you?

09/24/2026

2026 Cleveland County Veterans Day Parade – Applications Open! 🇺🇸

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 11th at 10 AM in Uptown Shelby as our community lines the streets to say thank you to the veterans who have given so much for our freedom.

This year's theme: "Honoring All Our Veterans: America's 250th"
📋 No fee to enter, everyone is welcome to be part of this special tribute!
⏰ Deadline to apply: November 4th

Let's show our veterans just how much they mean to us. Pick up your application at Cleveland County Veterans Services or find it online at: bit.ly/cc-veterans-services

09/23/2026

It's officially Fall which means the Cleveland County Fair and NC Liver Mush Festival are right around the corner! Two of the many things that make our community so special. 🍂🎡

It’s officially FALL 🍂🎡

And that means we’re getting even closer to the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Fair food, rides, lights and all your favorite traditions are almost here. ❤️

📅 October 1–11, 2026
🌐 clevelandcountyfair.com

09/23/2026

Download our new app today and stay connected with Cleveland County Connect!

📲 With this app, you can easily:

Submit Requests
Report Issues
View Information
Receive Real-Time Notifications
View Our Community Calendar
And More!

➡️ Get it on Apple: shorturl.at/V5Uqk
➡️ Get it on Google Play: shorturl.at/CNmgK

Stay connected, informed, and prepared with Cleveland County Connect!

09/22/2026

📚 September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 📚

Our public libraries are one of the greatest resources available to residents, and it's completely free with a library card!

To celebrate, the Cleveland County Library System has released a new podcast episode covering everything you need to know about signing up, including all the benefits your card unlocks: books, movies, digital tools, community programs, and more.

We encourage all residents to take advantage of this valuable community resource. Stop by your local branch this month to sign up for a card, and give the new episode a listen to learn more!

🎧 Listen to the latest episode: bit.ly/4bTove0
📍 Visit your local library branch to sign up today:

📖 Eugenia H. Young Memorial Library
104 Howie Dr, Shelby, NC 28150

📖 Spangler Branch Library
112 Piedmont Dr, Lawndale, NC 28090

📖 Mauney Memorial Library
100 S Piedmont Ave, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

09/21/2026

Don't miss our next Safe Sitter class at the Cleveland County Health Department on Monday, October 12, from 9 AM to 2:30 PM! This course prepares students in grades 6–8 to stay safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

The fee is $10 to participate (scholarships available). Lunch and snacks will be provided!

🔷 To register, contact Zakoya Spikes at 980-484-5205 or [email protected].

09/18/2026

Mark your calendars! We're proud to host the 2026 NC Liver Mush Festival in Uptown Shelby on Saturday, October 17th from 9 AM to 4 PM. 🍂

The countdown to the 2026 NC Liver Mush Festival is ON! 🎉

We can't stop thinking about this lineup — Chatham County Line headlining, plus Mo-Grass, Holler Choir, Willie Pearl, and much more.

Quick reminders for the big day:
✅ FREE and pet-friendly (thanks, RollOver Pets, they're running an all-day pet festival!)
✅ Join us for our first-ever All-American Car Show with Cars and Coffee Shelby, N.C. and apply at: bit.ly/mush-fest-car-show
✅ Applications are open until 10/3 for the Recipe Contest: forms.gle/dXMHTgNgzjGpuKjT7

We hope to see you on Saturday, October 17th from 9 AM–4 PM in beautiful Uptown Shelby! This festival is presented by Albemarle Kings Mountain.

🐷 Learn more at: www.nclivermushfestival.com