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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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”. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]