THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

Staff Reports | Cleveland County Government Hansen At the inaugural meeting of the newly established Consolidated Human Services Agency (CHSA) Board, Cleveland County Manager David B. Cotton announced the appointment of Ms. Tiffany Hansen as the Assistant County Manager for Consolidated Human Services.   The creation of the CHSA brings the Department of Social Services and the Health Department together under one coordinated agency. In her new role, Hansen will oversee the da

Staff Reports | Cleveland County Gov. SHELBY – The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has received federal funding for the 2026 Low Income Home and Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). While the funding was delayed following the federal government shutdown, NCDHHS and county staff have been preparing so they would be ready to open for new Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) applications once federal funds were received. LIEAP and the Crisi

Staff Reports | Cleveland County Government Cleveland County Government has been recognized as the number five 'Healthiest Employer in North Carolina' among organizations with 500 to 1,499 employees and ranked 93rd nationwide in the 2025 Healthiest Employers® awards. This national program honors organizations that demonstrate exceptional commitment to employee well-being through innovative benefits, comprehensive health programs, and a culture that prioritizes wellness. App