Cleveland County Government

06/12/2026

🎉 Today we celebrated the Ribbon Cutting for our new 911 Communications & Emergency Operations Center in Shelby!

Chairman Kevin Gordon, Sheriff Alan Norman, and County Manager David Cotton each spoke at the ceremony, reflecting on what this facility means for our residents and first responders alike.

The new 8,000 sq. ft. facility includes offices, a training and meeting space, updated telecommunicator stations, and an Emergency Operations Activation Center — all designed to strengthen our emergency response capabilities for residents.

This $7.8 million project was made possible thanks to state and federal grants covering more than 75% of the cost, a true win for our county and the people we serve. 🚨📞

06/12/2026

Upcoming Commissioners Meeting: Tuesday, June 16 at 6 PM

You are invited to attend the next Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 16, at 6 p.m. in the County Administration Building at 311 East Marion Street in Shelby.

📄 View the full agenda: cleveland.novusagenda.com/agendapublic
🎥 Watch live online: bit.ly/cleveland-county-youtube

06/11/2026

REMINDER: Cleveland County Animal Services will host a Drive-Thru Rabies Clinic next Saturday, June 20th, 2026.

With 19 confirmed rabies cases in Cleveland County, vaccination is more important than ever. Vaccinating your pet helps protect your family and our broader community.

📍 Burns High School | 307 E Stagecoach Trail, Lawndale
📅 Saturday, June 20th, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Rabies vaccinations are free for Cleveland County residents. Vaccination is required by NC state law for cats, dogs, and ferrets 4 months of age and older. Please keep dogs on a leash and cats secured in a carrier.

We encourage all pet owners to take advantage of this free service while protecting the health of our community.

06/11/2026

Nothing better than exploring the Broad River Greenway on a hot day! ☀️🐢

06/11/2026

Temperatures are expected to reach 93°F today and 95°F tomorrow. ⚠️

Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable family members. Never leave children or pets in parked vehicles.

Hazardous Weather Update - June 11, 2026
🌡️ Dangerous heat is forecast Thursday and Friday. A Heat Advisory is in place for portions of central NC from 11AM to 8PM tonight.

⛈️ Severe thunderstorms are possible in northern areas on Thursday before spreading across western and central NC on Friday.

🏠 Limit outdoor exposure and stay indoors if possible.
🥤 Drink plenty of water.
👕 Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing.

Full weather report: ReadyNC.gov/weather

06/10/2026

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is alerting residents to a rise in Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) EBT benefit theft through fraudulent transactions, including online purchases.

💳 Protect your benefits by taking these steps:

• Manage your account only through the ebtEDGE mobile app
• Check your EBT account regularly for unauthorized transactions
• Change your PIN often — avoid easy sequences like 1234 or repeated numbers like 4444
• Inspect card readers at stores for signs of tampering before swiping
• Consider blocking out-of-state and online purchases through your ebtEDGE account or app

If you think your card has been compromised:

Immediately freeze your card through ebtEDGE, then contact the EBT Call Center at 1-888-622-7328 to request a free replacement card and report the theft to your local DSS agency.

⚠️ Important: Federal authorization to replace stolen FNS benefits ended on December 20, 2024. Stolen benefits cannot be replaced. Reporting to your local DSS documents the incident, but benefits will not be restored. We strongly encourage reporting theft to local law enforcement as well.

For more information and FAQs, visit: www.ncdhhs.gov/divisions/child-and-family-well-being/food-and-nutrition-services-food-stamps/stolen-fns-benefits

06/10/2026

🐄🌿 There's nothing better than knowing exactly where your food comes from — and it doesn't get more local than Proffitt Family Cattle Company in Kings Mountain! The herd is 100% grass-fed and raised with care right here in Cleveland County.

We're proud to have farms like this in our community. Support local, eat well, and keep our farms thriving! 🙌

🔷 Watch their latest Feature Farmer Friday episode: youtu.be/7fO8u7jS0po?si=80PyF09fLNSL_hRR

06/10/2026

Candidate filing for Cleveland County Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor is open now through July 6th, 2026. This is your chance to serve your community and help protect our local natural resources!

📍 File in person at:
Cleveland County Board of Elections
827 West Marion St, Shelby, NC

Share this post and help spread the word! 🌱

Candidate filing for Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisor is open from now till July,6th 2026. Come and file today at 827 West Marion St, Shelby NC!!

06/09/2026

🎉 Introducing the New Community Calendar!

We've partnered with Localist to launch a one-stop community calendar where every event in the county has a home. Not everything gets posted on social media, and not everyone is on social media, so we built a space for everyone!

You can find:
🔷 Upcoming Community Events
🔷 Local Government Public Meetings & Events
🔷 4th of July & America 250 Celebrations

Events can be filtered by type, audience, or location to find exactly what you're looking for. Have a public event coming up? Submit it today to get it in front of the whole community! bit.ly/cleveland-community-calendar

This calendar is for YOU, so share it with everyone, on and off social media! 🤝💚

06/08/2026

There is something truly special about a room full of people who care about their community. 🤝

This morning, we joined neighbors and local leaders for the Cleveland County Chamber's Legislative Breakfast at the LeGrand Center, where we heard from Senator Ted Alexander, Representative Paul Scott, and Representative Kelly Hastings.

Thank you to all who came out, and to our legislators for taking the time to connect with us!