City of Shelby -

Item - Text / Quote Temperatures above or below the normal average affect how hard your system has to work to keep up. In turn, this affects your energy usage and your monthly bill.

Item - Text / Quote The Shelby Police Department held their annual awards banquet on Thursday, December 18.

Item - Text / Quote The Shelby Fire and Rescue Department held its’ annual awards banquet on Friday, December 5. Employees were recognized for years of service, certifications, and medical saves.

Item - Text / Quote The City of Shelby would like to welcome the employees who have recently joined our team! Pictured from left to right are Nicole Hart – Administration (Paralegal), Timothy Lowery – Parks and Recreation Department, Dylan Lehmann – Planning and Development Department, Brandon Greenawalt – Water Resources Department.

Item - Text / Quote The City of Shelby is pleased to announce that Officer Eric Hart has been awarded the Hoyt Q. Bailey Agape Award! This award was presented by Cleveland County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Fisher — a tremendous honor recognizing compassion, service, and impact. Officer Hart is the first, and currently the only School Resource Officer in Cleveland County Schools to receive this award. That speaks volumes about the heart he brings to his role at Shelby Middle School. The staff of Shelby Middle School nominated him for this honor. Congratulations, Officer Hart, your commitment, kindness, and genuine care are making a lasting difference in the lives of students and the community.

Item - Text / Quote The City of Shelby would like to thank K-9 Officer, Jeremy Weaver, for speaking to the City’s veterans at our annual Veterans Day Luncheon on Thursday, November 13. We would also like to thank our employees, current and retired, and City Council members who are veterans for their service to our country.

Item - Text / Quote The City of Shelby is pleased to announce that the First Broad River Trail, which has been closed due to damage caused by Hurricane Helene, has been reopened to the public. UPDATED NOTICE: November 18, 2025 A section of the trail South from the bridge on Highway 74 is temporarily closed while DOT completes construction work on the bridge. Work is expected to take 2-3 days or more. Updates will be posted when work is complete, and this section of the trail is reopened.

Item - Text / Quote It was a beautiful day as the Mayor, Shelby City Council members, City of Shelby staff, members of the community, and a group of very happy furry friends gathered together for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly completed Shelby Dog Park!