Item - Text / Quote During Fire Prevention Week, the Shelby Fire and Rescue Department hosted a Open House Event at Fire Station 1. Attendees to the event were given a tour of the fire station and had the opportunity to see the fire trucks, meet the firefighters, and learn about this year’s fire safety theme, Charge Into Fire Safety.

Item - Text / Quote The Shelby Fire and Rescue Department and Safe Kids Cleveland County partnered together to conduct a Car Seat Inspection Event on Friday, September 25, from 10 am until 1 pm. Shelby Fire and Rescue certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians conducted the inspections and ensured child seats were properly installed in vehicles. Thank to everyone who dropped by for the event!

Item - Text / Quote 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.

Item - Text / Quote 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.

Item - Text / Quote 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.

Item - Text / Quote 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.

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.