Welcome. The Monroe Scoop is a community website based Monroe, NC and covers all of Monroe & Union County, NC.
Monroe, N.C. is located just east of Charlotte, N.C.
Monroe, NC has a population of 36,400 is the county seat of Union County.
The Union County Courthouse was built in 1886, and sits in the heart of historic downtown Monroe, NC. The courthouse is probably one of Monroe’s most photographed landmarks.
Downtown Monroe has a lot to offer which include dining, shopping and special events.
Union County, NC has started their own YouTube Channel covering information about our county. You can view it here.
Monroe, NC – Two Monroe Police Officers are riding bicycles to Washington D.C. to honor fallen officer Charlotte Police Officer Fred Thornton.
Lt. Mark Coan & Sgt. Rhett Bolen are making the grueling 500 mile, 4-day bike ride to honor fallen officers.
I asked Mark & Rhett to keep the community of Monroe updated with some daily video reports of their ride.
Here is today’s ride report from Mark & Rhett on their way to Washington D.C.
Here is a report of the ride courtesy of TV News 14:
Dozens of law enforcement officers from across the country came to the Queen City Wednesday to honor their fallen comrades.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police began its annual 500-mile, four-day Bike to D.C. ride in uptown. This year the department dedicated the ride to Officer Fred Thornton. The 29-year veteran of the force died last year when a flash bang device detonated at his home.
A brotherhood of blue, from across the U.S. mobilized in Uptown Charlotte Wednesday to tackle one of their toughest assignments according to organizer Ron Horton, Honor those who’ve fallen in the line of duty. Seventy-five riders from 15 law enforcement agencies started the first leg of their 500-mile four-day journey from CMPD headquarters in Uptown.
The Bike to D.C. Event began in 2007 after CMPD Officers Jeff Shelton and Sean Clark were killed.
“Some of the officers came to me a couple of weeks after that and said we’ve prayed we’ve mourned we want to do something,” said Horton.
This year the department dedicated the ride to Officer Fred Thornton, who died after a flash bang device went off at his home last year. His wife Linda Thornton was honored.
“It’s so nice that even after all this time they’re still thinking of ways to honor him. And it’s so humbling,” said Linda Thornton.
“Fred was just a super guy.” Lt. Todd Garrett who worked along side Thornton wanted to support the veteran officer’s family. “Riding a bike for 500 miles that’s minor compared to what Fred and all of them had to sacrifice and their families had to sacrifice.”
In addition to remembering fallen officers, the group is also raising money for Charlotte’s Finest Legacy. It’s a scholarship fund for high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement. Anyone who would like more information or would like to donate, click here.
RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has endorsed Dean Arp, candidate in the Republican primary for the N.C. House of Representatives District 69 seat, in his bid to represent Union County.
The North Carolina Chamber PAC supports state legislative candidates whose professional background and ideals on key business issues demonstrate a commitment to preserving and enhancing a positive climate for business and job creation in North Carolina.
“As a small business owner, Dean Arp will be a champion of initiatives that enhance our state’s business climate,” said Lew Ebert, president and CEO of the North Carolina Chamber and member of the North Carolina Chamber PAC Board. “In addition, Dean’s proven leadership on the Union County Board of Education demonstrates his commitment to improving our state’s education system. Dean Arp knows what it takes to make North Carolina competitive and we are pleased to support his candidacy.”
“I’m proud to have the North Carolina Chamber’s endorsement for my campaign,” said Arp. “As a small-business owner, I have firsthand experience with the challenges North Carolina businesses face. I look forward to joining other pro-business candidates in the N.C. House next year and working to create a friendlier business environment so our small businesses can begin to grow and hire again.”
Dean Arp
Primary elections will be held on Tuesday, May 8. For more information on Dean Arp, visit www.deanarp.com.
About North Carolina Chamber Political Action Committee:
The North Carolina Chamber PAC is a nonpartisan tool for the Chamber and its members to support state legislative candidates whose professional background and record on key business issues demonstrate a commitment to preserving and enhancing a positive climate for business and job creation in North Carolina.
Union County, NC – Join the Union County Foster Parent Association as they celebrate National Foster Care Month.
The Union County Department of Social Services and the Union County NC Foster Parent Association are joining together to raise awareness for the need for foster parents and to celebrate the children in foster care and their foster families.
There will be entertainment, refreshments, and information on becoming a foster parent and supporting the foster care program.
The walk will be held on Saturday, May 19th beginning at 8:30 at Don Griffin Park, 147 Cedar Street, Monroe, NC.
Come support the foster families of Union County!
For more information, Josie Calaway, President Union County NC Foster Parent Association, 980-613-9598.
Welcome. The Monroe Scoop is a community website based Monroe, NC and covers all of Monroe & Union County, NC.
