The Old Cemetery Unveiling Ceremony

People gathered around the Old Cemetery marker reading the information on the sign

On Saturday morning, September 19, city and community leaders, elected officials, representatives from local organizations, and members of the public gathered together at the Old Cemetery at Sunset Cemetery. More than 100 people attended the event as the two permanent educational markers were unveiled.

For information about The Old Cemetery, including details and photos from the ceremony, click here.

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Egg Drop Challenge

Shelby Fire & Rescue Assists Local Elementary School with Egg Drop Challenge

What an exciting morning as Shelby Fire and Rescue team members assisted the 5th grade science class at James Love Elementary School with their Egg Drop Challenge on Friday, September 11, 2026! Students worked in groups and carefully packaged 13 eggs to be dropped from Shelby Fire and Rescue ladder truck #33. Incredibly, 5 of the 13 eggs survived a drop from a height of about 70 feet! Congratulations to all the students who participated, and a special thank you to James Love Elementary School for allowing us to be a part of this fun event.

To see photos and videos from the event, click here.
2026 Healthiest Employers Winner

City of Shelby Named One of the 2026 Healthiest Employers in North Carolina

The City of Shelby has been recognized as a Healthiest Employer in North Carolina for 2026, a nationally recognized awards program that celebrates organizations committed to supporting employee well-being through innovative benefits and health initiatives. Healthiest Employers® was founded in 2009 to recognize organizations leading the way in employee health and wellbeing.

To learn more about this recognition and the Healthiest Employer program, click here.
America 250 Creek Cleanup Event banner

America 250 Creek Cleanup Event

In commemoration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, the City of Shelby's Stormwater Division is sponsoring an America 250 Creek Cleanup Event on Saturday, June 13, from 9 am-12 pm. (Rain date: Saturday, June 27, 9 am-12 pm) We will be wading in the creek so come prepared to get wet. Please do not wear open-toed shoes. All necessary supplies will be provided, including bottled water. If you have any questions, contact the Stormwater Division at 704-669-2064 or email stormwater@cityofshelby.com.

For more information and to volunteer to help with this event, click here.
America 250 Tree Dedication bronze plaque on marble base

America 250 Tree Dedication Ceremony

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, Mayor Stan Anthony, elected officials, City of Shelby staff, and members from the community, gathered for a ceremony to dedicate a tree planted in honor of our nation's 250th anniversary.

For more information and photos from this event, click here.
Now Available - Text and Email Notifications form the City of Shelby

City of Shelby Introduces Brand New Text & Email Notification Service

The City of Shelby is excited to announce that you can now sign up for text and/or email notifications from us! The City of Shelby is offering this service for notifications such as holiday office closings, solid waste collection changes, road closures, utility notices, weather-related notices, and more.

If you are a customer or employee of the City of Shelby, or just someone who would like to receive important notices from us, click here to easily sign up for text messages, emails, or both.

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