Cleveland County Veterans Services

10/02/2026

🎃 No Tricks, Just Treats for Our Veterans! 👻🇺🇸

We’re falling 🍂 into October with a HUGE thank you to FP Lawncare for sponsoring our Veterans Care Corner this month!

There’s nothing spooky about showing appreciation for those who served! 🎃 FP Lawncare has helped make sure our Veterans Care Corner is stocked and ready to provide a few extra “treats” to our local veterans. 🇺🇸

Thank you, FP Lawncare, for giving back to those who gave so much! ❤️🤍💙

🎃 Happy October — and remember, supporting our veterans is always a treat! 🇺🇸

10/01/2026

It's a beautiful day for the opening of the 102nd Cleveland County Agricultural Fair in Shelby! Today (10/1), veterans and active-duty military receive FREE admission. 🇺🇸

It’s FAIR WEATHER today! ☀️🎡 Head on over to the Cleveland County Agricultural Fair!

Gates open at 3 PM, and TODAY ONLY, enjoy $2.50 off gate admission! 🎟️

Check out today’s schedule and plan your trip:
https://clevelandcountyfair.com/daily-schedule/

Don’t forget to grab your tickets at seeitinshelby.com!

See you at the fair! ❤️🤍💙

09/23/2026

Join local organizations this Saturday, September 26th from 8 AM to 5 PM for the 4th Annual Veterans Walk and Roll in Lincolnton! 🇺🇸

We are so appreciative of all the support we’ve received. Can’t wait to see you this Saturday, September 26th, for our 4th year of the Veterans Walk and Roll. 

09/20/2026

A friendly reminder that Cleveland County Veterans Services will be closed to the public from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25 for the NCACVSO Fall conference.

The office will reopen on Monday, September 28. We hope to see you soon!

09/17/2026

September is National Recovery Month 🌻

Cleveland County is committed to supporting residents facing mental health and substance use challenges, including the veterans in our community who have served and sacrificed for us.

The resources below are available around the clock — please save and share them with your community.

📞 In crisis? Call or text 988, the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
🎖️ Veterans, press 1 after dialing 988 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line, connecting you directly with responders trained to support the military community.

Need help connecting to recovery resources in Cleveland County? Call or text a local Peer Support Specialist with lived experience who can meet you where you are and support you in your recovery journey: 980-880-CARE (2273).

Reach out. Recovery works. 💙

09/10/2026

Come see us at Shelby High School’s Military and Veteran Appreciation Night. We want to thank all Veterans for their service🇺🇸

09/10/2026

Cleveland County Veterans Services will be closed to the public from Monday, September 21 through Friday, September 25 for the NCACVSO Fall conference.

The office will reopen on Monday, September 28. We hope to see you soon!

09/03/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Safe Harbor Church in Kings Mountain for supporting our Veterans Care Corner for the month of September!

Their generous donation included snacks, care baskets filled with hygiene and cleaning supplies, as well as pet baskets with food and treats for our Veterans’ fur babies. 🐾❤️

This is what community is all about — connecting our community with our Veterans and showing them that their service and sacrifices are never forgotten.

We are so grateful to Safe Harbor Church for helping us care for and support the Veterans in our community.

🇺🇸 Veterans, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

09/01/2026

2026 Cleveland County Veterans Day Parade – Applications Open! 🇺🇸

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 11th at 10 AM in Uptown Shelby as our community lines the streets to say thank you to the veterans who have given so much for our freedom.

This year's theme: "Honoring All Our Veterans: America's 250th"
📋 No fee to enter — everyone is welcome to be part of this special tribute!
⏰ Deadline to apply: November 4th

Let's show our veterans just how much they mean to us. Pick up your application at Cleveland County Veterans Services or find it online at: bit.ly/cc-veterans-services

08/26/2026

🇺🇸 Did You Know?

Reserved Veteran Parking is available at both the Admin Building and the Health Department — one small way we can make your visit a little easier, and say thank you for your service.

If you're a veteran, keep an eye out for the designated signs next time you stop by. And to all who've served: thank you. We're grateful for you. 💙