Cleveland County Government

The Cleveland County Health Department has confirmed a rabid skunk found on Chatfield Road in Shelby. This is the eighteenth rabies case in the county this year.

Prevention starts with all of us. Keep pets vaccinated, supervise them outdoors, and avoid stray or wild animals. If you believe you have been exposed, contact your healthcare provider or call the Health Department at 980-484-5100.

Upcoming Commissioners Meeting: Tuesday, June 2 at 6 PM

You are invited to attend the next Board of Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, June 2, 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

🌡️ That thermometer doesn't lie, and neither do these numbers.

The photo says it all: 80° outside. 113° inside. That gap can be deadly.

On a typical 80-degree day, the inside of a car can climb 20 degrees in just 10 minutes — reaching a deadly 109° in under 20 minutes. A child's body temperature rises 3–5x faster than an adult's, and heatstroke begins at just 104°.

On average, 37 children die in hot cars every year in the U.S. and during the summer, that's roughly two children every week. Pets are equally at risk.

🚨 See a child alone in a hot car? Call 911 immediately and act fast, every second counts. Thank you to Safe Kids Cleveland County for this important demonstration!

🔷 Learn more and share — because awareness saves lives: www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/heatstroke

Your June is about to get a whole lot more fun, Cleveland County! 🏝️

Beautiful weather is on the way and so are some wonderful events to enjoy with your neighbors and loved ones.

🌊 Summer Beach Party | June 4, 4–8 PM at Lawndale Park
Hosted by Stagecoach Greenway & Cleveland County Water

🌸 Garden & Outdoor Living Tour | June 6, 9 AM–4 PM
Hosted by the Cleveland County Arts Council

✈️ Fly-In & Open House | June 6, 10 AM–2 PM
Shelby-Cleveland County Regional Airport

Mark your calendars, grab your sunscreen, and come celebrate the season with your community. We hope to see you there!

🔷 Find more upcoming events at: bit.ly/cc-community-events

☀️ Summer is better with a dog! These sweet pups are waiting patiently for someone just like you to walk through the door at Cleveland County Animal Services.

Whether you're looking for a cuddle buddy, a hiking partner, or a loyal companion for the kids, your perfect match could be here.

Adoption fees are just $40 and include vaccinations, microchip, and more — so why not make this the summer you change a life? 🐾

🐶 Learn more and view all the adoptable dogs at: clevelandcountypets.org/dog-adoptions

Healing isn't just the absence of symptoms — it's a stable home, meaningful connections, and the tools to move forward. 💚

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. No one has to face these challenges alone.

The graphic below includes real resources and support hotlines available right now. These services exist for moments just like this.

🔗 Learn more at: www.samhsa.gov/find-support