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Scoop Movie Review: Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Monroe, NC. Monroe Scoop Movie Review: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

I recently spent an afternoon watching the so-called “Most Beautiful Man On The Planet”, Brad Pitt, in his new movie, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button. Why did I do it you ask? Mostly because my wife wanted to go see the movie based [...]

Do You Google?

Do You Google? Monroe, NC

Google is the Mt. Everest of all internet search engines. The Google search engine can open up a world of opportunity to you, your organization or your business. The very first step to Google, is to start your own account. It’s very easy and there is nothing to fear if you [...]

How To Get Your Own Web Domain Name

Screencast: How To Get Your Own Web Domain Name

Do you have your own web domain name? Have you always thought it was just too technical or hard to do? I am here to tell you that it is very easy and you can do it. After watching the video below, it will only take you [...]

Union West Rotary Holds Holiday Breakfast At Extreme Ice Center (Video)

Extreme Ice Center. Indian Trail, NC

It was an “extremely” festive morning, December 17, 2008 at the Extreme Ice Center in Indian Trail, NC. Union West Rotary held their annual family holiday breakfast with Christmas caroling and sharing a special story about the enormous sacrifice our military troops make for our National freedoms. They honored local [...]

Union Power Cooperative Awards Bright Idea Grants (Video)

2008 BRIGHT IDEAS GRANTS AWARDED IN UNION COUNTY, NC

Monroe, NC. December 17, 2008. More than 5,800 students will benefit from the Bright Ideas grants awarded by Union Power Cooperative during surprise visits to the classrooms in November and December. Union Power Cooperative granted $20,000 this year to area teachers for their “bright ideas”. The Bright [...]

Photo of the Day. Colonel Francis Beatty Park

Monroe Scoop, Photo’s of the Day

After these last few days of rain, it was time to get out and enjoy the sunshine a little. I went to Colonel Francis Beatty Park in Weddington to shoot a few pictures and also some video. The chocolate lab is Marcie, who I met while I was at the [...]

Daily Photo

Monroe Scoop. Monroe, NC. Daily Photo

Have you snapped a great picture lately? Do the right thing. Share it! I would love to feature your photo right here on The Scoop. All you have to do is send me the photo in an e-mail to steve@monroescoop.com. Is there a story behind the picture? Let [...]

Union Power To Announce 2008 Bright Idea Winners

Union Power Cooperative. Monroe, NC

Coming soon to the Monroe Scoop.

Union Power Cooperative is preparing to announce the 2008 Union County Winners of the Bright Ideas Educational Grant program. Union Power Cooperative’s Bright Ideas Educational Grant Program has contributed more than $167,000 to 200 teaching projects throughout our five-county regions. These projects have impacted thousands of [...]

Sketch Released of Bank Robber From Indian Trail, NC (Video)

Police in Union County, NC have released the sketch of the bank robber who robbed the First Citizens Bank in Indian Trail, NC.

Video of Bank Robbery newscast

Authorities say the man who entered the bank was a Latino male, between 5 feet 7 and 5-9, weighing 160 pounds. He was in his early 20s and [...]

Santa Arrives at the Union West Library!

Union West Library. Indian Trail, NC

Making a list, checking it twice!

WOW! Santa and Mrs. Claus visited the Union West Regional Library http://www.union.lib.nc.us/uwr.htm and surprised a lot of people. Thanks to all of the Union West Rotary volunteers who sponsored the annual event.

Betsy Cullen, Union West Library Branch Manager, was very impressed with the turn out [...]

Shooting Nature Video at the Park

Some days it’s fun just to go out and play around with your equipment. It could be anything, a new mountain bike, a camera or whatever you like to use outdoors. The best way to get used to something and to get good with it is to practice, practice, practice. After several days of rain [...]

Union County, NC. Christmas Bureau in Dire Need of Contributions

Union County, NC

December 5, 2008, Monroe, NC – The Union County, NC Christmas Bureau is in dire need of gifts and money or it won’t be able to assist many needy children and families this year. And, time is running out. The Christmas Bureau’s family sponsorships are down more than 300 families from last year. [...]

Union County, NC Youth Ballet to Present “The Nutcracker”

Union County, NC Youth Ballet

The Union County, NC Youth Ballet of more than 150 children, will dance in “The Nutcracker” at Wingate University in the George A. Battle Auditorium. The play will be held on Friday December 12, 2008 at 7 p.m. The show will air again on Saturday December 13, 2008 at 10 a.m., [...]

Monroe, NC Library to Discuss “Economy in Crisis”

Monroe, NC Public Library To Hold “Economy in Crisis” Discussion”

The Monroe, NC Library will present a free discussion about “Economy in Crisis“. Professor Sydney Morgan of Wingate University’s School of Business will discuss issues like property values, retirement accounts and other investments. The Professor will also speak about taxes, jobs and the employment outlook.

This meeting [...]

Monroe, NC Airport Air Show

Monroe, NC Monroe Airport

Recently, the Monroe Airport hosted a fantastic airshow with dogfights, bombs, jets and a whole lot of fun. Enjoy the video below.

Video courtesy of Jeff Dudas. Check out Jeff’s Youtube Channel

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