Item - Text / Quote 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.

Item - Text / Quote On Friday, May 22, the Cleveland County Firefighter Memorial Service was held at Shelby Fire Station II, in Shelby, North Carolina, to honor and remember firefighters and personnel who have sacrificed their lives in service to our community. This service also paid tribute to the active and retired firefighters who have passed away over the course of the last year. The Cleveland County Firefighter Memorial Service is observed each year on or near the anniversary of the Shelby fire of 1979, a fire which claimed the lives of four firefighters and a City of Shelby natural gas employee.

Item - Text / Quote On Friday, May 15, Road to Hope, the Shelby Police Department, Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office, Kings Mountain Police Department, elected officials, and community members, gathered together for the National Police Week Memorial Service at the Fallen Heroes Memorial, in Shelby, NC. This ceremony honors the memory of law enforcement officers from our community who have given their lives in the line of duty. It serves as a tribute to our fallen heroes and a testament to the dedication of those who bravely serve our community today.

Item - Text / Quote The City of Shelby’s Stormwater Division would like to thank all the volunteers that participated in the Earth Day Litter Sweep event on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Volunteers were able to remove 1,380 lbs. of trash and debris from Dover Street in Shelby.

Item - Text / Quote The City of Shelby in Cleveland County, North Carolina, is pleased to release this Solicitation for Development Partner Proposals (SDP) for the redevelopment of the Hotel Charles (commonly known as the Blanton Building), located at 108 West Warren Street in Uptown Shelby. The City seeks a qualified development partner or partners to redevelop the City-owned site into a boutique hotel with first-floor food and beverage and street-level retail. Responses to the solicitation are due by March 27, 2026.

Item - Text / Quote The City of Shelby in Cleveland County, North Carolina, is pleased to release this Solicitation for Development Partner Proposals (“SDP”) for the redevelopment of the Webbley Mansion, located at 403 South Washington Street. The City seeks a qualified development partner or partners to collaborate closely in the redevelopment of this City-owned site for future private ownership and operation. Responses to the solicitation are due by March 27, 2026.

Item - Text / Quote 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.