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IKEA Of Charlotte Video Tour

Video Tour of IKEA

Unless you have been frozen in time and just unthawed, you have most likely have heard of the new IKEA Store that recently opened in Charlotte, NC. The location is very convenient to Monroe and it’s about a 35-40 minute drive away.

I was nicely invited to tour the IKEA [...]

Aviation Academy Coming To Monroe

Monroe, NC. Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport

The North Carolina Department of Transportation Division of Aviation and the Federal Aviation Administration are collaborating with the Charlotte-Monroe Executive Airport to conduct Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academies for students entering the 7th-12th grades this summer.

The Charlotte Region ACE Middle School Academy will be held July 13 – 17, [...]

Monroe Mall First Annual “Sharing Our Heart” Visual Art Show. March 23-30.

Monroe, NC. Monroe Mall

The First Annual “Sharing Our Heart” Visual Art Show is an opportunity for special needs children to show off their talents in art. It is a show that is meant to celebrate their imagination and originality through creative expression.

This event is sponsored by the Piedmont High School National Art [...]

Monroe, NC Citizen Alert

Monroe, North Carolina

Homicide Investigation

On Wednesday, March 25, 2009, Michael Richardson of 417 Hill Street, DOB 2/14/82, was shot and killed at 714 English Street. The Monroe, NC Police are following up on all leads and talking with witnesses and possible suspects. The case remains under investigation.

Anyone with any information [...]

Monroe, NC Downtown Art Walk. April 3-4, 2009

Downtown Monroe, NC

Art On Demand:
Take this opportunity to see what inspires artists’ vision. There will be artists at each gallery to discuss their work and their inspiration. Several artists will actually be working on site, painting and sketching. The Southern Piedmont Artist Guild (SPAG) will be out on the streets [...]

Upcoming Stories And Videos On The Scoop

Stay tuned and keep watching the Monroe Scoop for upcoming stories being worked on. I will be updating you on the deployment Monroe National Guard Unit with a guest article from Monroe Scoop reader Julie Shelton. Julie is a mom of one of the soldiers on deployment and you will want to catch [...]

Monroe Firefighters Rescue Family Pets From House Fire

Monroe, North Carolina

Monroe Firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at 1301 Few Street Thursday at approximately 8:50 p.m. Upon their arrival, firefighters found a vehicle parked under an attached carport area, with the vehicle and carport area of the home both heavily involved in fire. The fire was rapidly growing [...]

Monroe Mall, Fashion + Passion Show. Video Highlights

Monroe Mall & American Red Cross of Union County hold fashion show.

Last week a very fun and worthwhile event was held at the Monroe Mall. If you missed it, you missed a great time. The event was hosted by longtime WCNC Weatherman, Larry Sprinkle. The fashion models came from all across Union County, [...]

Check Your Smoke Alarm Batteries. A Special Video Message From the Monroe, N.C. Fire Department

Monroe, NC

The Monroe, NC Fire Department has a special video message for all of the citizens of Monroe & Union County. Tonight we move the clocks forward and it is a good time to check those batteries in your smoke detector and your carbon monoxide detector. Captain Wesley Graham of the Monroe Fire [...]

Seasonal Opening of City of Monroe Lakes

Monroe, North Carolina

The City of Monroe Water Resources Department has announced the opening all city lakes, Lake Lee, Lake Monroe, and Lake Twitty, effective March 1st. The open season will run from March 1, 2009 to approximately Nov. 1, 2009. Hours of operations are generally sunrise to sunset and can be [...]

Union County, NC Sheriff Department Offering Reward For Information On Infant “Baby Jane Doe”

Union County, North Carolina

A reward is being offered for any information regarding the infant “Baby Jane Doe” which was found deceased on Whispering Hollow Rd on February 24, 2009.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Union County Sheriff Office.

Detective Sgt. Brian Helms. 704-283-3763

To remain anonymous, [...]

Union County, NC Animal Services Adoptable Pets Video

Union County Animal Services

Recently, I visited the Union County Animal Shelter to check out the adoptable animals and to get an idea of how the shelter is run. What I found was a very friendly staff and volunteers working very hard to provide care for these animals looking for a new home. The [...]

March 2, 2009. City Of Monroe, N.C. Offices Closed Today Until Noon Due To Weather.

Monroe, North Carolina 28110

According to Pete Hovanec, the City of Monroe will open at noon today due to the inclement weather.

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