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City Of Monroe, NC To Host July 4 Festivities

Monroe, NC

Once again the City of Monroe will play host to a July 4 celebration that includes food, music, amusement rides, and of course a spectacular fireworks display.

“This is just a great opportunity for families to come out, enjoy the rides, enjoy the music and enjoy the fireworks,”

said Monroe, NC Mayor Bobby [...]

NAACP Pushing Parkwood High School To Change Their Mascot, Saying The Rebel Is Offensive

Monroe, N.C.

The NAACP is pushing for Parkwood High School in Monroe to change its mascot because the organization says the Rebel is offensive and gives way to bullying.

“We feel that it is intimidating and harassing to some kids,”

said Nathel Hailey, of the NAACP.

Video News Report from WBT

A committee made up of parents, teachers [...]

5 x 5 Video. Guess Where I Am, And Win A $25 Gift Certificate From The Monroe Mall

Monroe, North Carolina

The Monroe Scoop is proud to announce the Monroe Mall as sponsor of the 5 x 5 videos. The 5 x 5 videos are a popular feature here on the Scoop.

If you are not familiar with our 5 x 5′s, the concept is simple. 5 video clips lasting 5 seconds [...]

Over 500 Union County, NC Students Screened For Pre-Kindergarten

Union County, NC

More than 550 Union County, NC 4-year-old children had a small taste of what school is like when they were screened last week for pre-kindergarten classes.
Some children could hardly contain their excitement; others didn’t want to let go of their parent’s hand. Some sat quietly waiting their turn while others were [...]

City Of Monroe, NC Announces New Finance Director

Monroe, North Carolina

Monroe City Manager Wayne Herron announced the hiring of Greg Demko as the city’s new Finance Director/Assistant City Manager. Demko is currently the Finance Director for the city and county of Broomfield, Colorado and has served in that position for the past 13 years. Demko will share Assistant City Manager duties [...]

Welcoming A New Monroe Scoop Sponsor, The Monroe Mall.

Monroe, NC

The Monroe Scoop proudly welcomes our newest sponsor, the Monroe Mall. As publisher of the Monroe Scoop, I’m very excited to have the Mall come on board. The Monroe Mall has always been an active participant and supporter of so many great causes here in Union County & Monroe. It seems a [...]

Union County, NC Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Davis Named 2009-2010 NC Southwest Regional Superintendent Of The Year

Union County, North Carolina

Union County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ed Davis has been named the 2009-2010 North Carolina Southwest Regional Superintendent of the Year.

Davis was chosen Tuesday (June 9, 2009) during the end-of-the-year Regional Superintendent’s meeting in Charlotte after being nominated by the current state superintendent of the year, Dr. Terry Holliday, superintendent [...]

Update. Heather Thompson Appears On NBC Today Show With Matt Lauer | Domestic Violence Victim, Heather Thompson, Once Again Fears For Her Life.

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Heather Thompson appeared on the NBC Today Show on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 with her husband Duane. She was interviewed by Matt Lauer. Below is the video of Heather Thompson on the Today Show.

Heather Thompson Interview on the Today Show with Matt Lauer

Good Service Alert. Whitley Lawn & Garden Video Review.

Union County, NC

Silence. There is nothing worse than a silent broken lawnmower. My mower broke recently and left me with a ton of work and aggravation. Having lawn equipment repaired is not something I need done on a regular basis because I’ve been lucky I guess. Because it was a heavy riding mower, [...]

Monroe, NC Police Department Hosts NC Law Enforcement 5K Torch Run. Video Highlights.

Downtown Monroe, N.C.

This past Saturday, June 6, 2009, the Monroe Police Department hosted a 5K run for Special Olympics which was held in downtown Monroe on Main Street. The event was held to bring awareness and raise money for athletes with disabilities in Union County, NC and across the State of North [...]

Monroe, NC Police Department Hosts NC Law Enforcement 5K Torch Run. Video Highlights.

Downtown Monroe, N.C.

This past Saturday, June 6, 2009, the Monroe Police Department hosted a 5K run for Special Olympics which was held in downtown Monroe on Main Street. The event was held to bring awareness and raise money for athletes with disabilities in Union County, NC and across the State of North [...]

Union West Rotary Holds Leadership Golf Tournament At Emerald Lakes. Video Highlights.

Matthews, N.C.

Union West Rotary Leadership Golf Challenge was held on May 29 at Emerald Lakes Golf Club with 80 golfers and 20 hole sponsors who accepted the challenge to raise money for worthy causes in our community and around the world. Over $15,000 was raised at the tournament to serve the local community [...]

Monroe Mall’s “Win By Losing” Contest Starts July 15, 2009

This life changing contest will run for 8 weeks starting on July 15, 2009. The lucky winner will participate in a weekly weigh-in at the Mall. The contestants will compete in weekly challenges and be willing to release their personal information (name, weight, etc) to the public.

Sign up at Monroe Mall’s Customer Service [...]

City of Monroe Closes portion of Concord Ave.

Monroe, NC

The City of Monroe’s Street Division forces will be repairing a storm drain which crosses Concord Avenue between Benton Street and Lydia Street beginning June 15. During construction, this section of Concord Avenue will be closed to through traffic during the hours of 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each business day. [...]

JB’s Midway BBQ Suffers Fire But Remains Open For Business

Monroe, North Carolina

Monroe firefighters responded to a possible structure fire at JB’s Midway Barbeque at 723 N. Charlotte Avenue at approximately 11:35 pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2009. Monroe Police Sergeant Chris Helms spotted smoke inside the building while on routine patrol and alerted the fire department. First arriving fire department units [...]

Monroe, NC Police “Operation Crackdown 2009″ Video

Monroe, NC

On May 23, 2009 I was invited to ride along with the Monroe Police Dept. in “Operation Crackdown 2009″. The Monroe Police were looking for 26 individuals representing 118 different drug charges. I was thrilled with the opportunity and was told to bring my video camera to shoot the days event.

We met [...]