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Union County, N.C. Women’s Club

Union County Women’s Club

Video produced by MonroeScoop.com

Union County Woman’s Club (UCWC) was founded in April 2009 by a group of local women hoping to better their community. As a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs they belong to one of the oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational volunteer groups in the world.

Union County Public Schools Project Manager, Timothy Hales, Wins National Competition

UCPS project manager wins national competition.

A Union County Public Schools project manager with the Facilities, Planning and Construction Department, has won a gold medal in a national competition held recently in Missouri. Timothy Hales, 26, became the national champion in the fourth-annual SkillsUSA Geospatial Technology competition in Kansas City, Missouri, in late June. [...]

Union County, NC Women’s Club

Union County, NC

Union County Women’s Club Video

Video produced by MonroeScoop.com

Union County Woman’s Club (UCWC) was founded in April 2009 by a group of local women hoping to better their community. As a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs they belong to one of the oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational volunteer groups in [...]

First Day Of Year Round School Begins In Monroe, NC.

Year round school began in Monroe on July 27, 2009. Here are a few photos from the big day.

Montrio Belton, center, principal at Monroe Middle School, greets sixth-grade students during an assembly at Monroe Middle School during the first day of year-round school, July 27, 2009.

Childcare Openings Are Available at Campus Kids at Central Academy For Technology And The Arts

Monroe, NC

Childcare openings available at Campus Kids.

There are currently openings with Campus Kids, a licensed Five-Star childcare center located on the campus of Central Academy for Technology and the Arts.

These full-time openings are for 3- and 4-year-olds, and offer two meals and a snack each [...]

Murder Suspect Back In Custody In Monroe, NC

Monroe, NC

Monroe Police Department’s Violent Crimes Task Force and the Criminal Investigations Bureau arrested James Christopher Boshers for First Degree Murder today (July 23). Boshers was taken into custody at the Richland County Detention Center in Columbia, S.C.

On Sunday (July 19) at approximately 7:30 p.m., the Monroe Police Department was contacted by [...]

“Win By Losing” Contest. Week 2. Video Highlights.

Monroe, NC

Win By Losing Video. Week #2

Win By Losing Week #1

Monroe Crossing held week #2 of the “Win By Losing” contest on Tuesday evening. All of the contestants showed up not knowing what the night held for them in the way of the contest. Caroline Adams, Director of Marketing at Monroe Crossing surprised [...]

Union County Master Gardener Volunteer Association Offering Discounted Rain Barrels.

Union County, NC

Now is the time to get your rain barrel at discounted prices from our very own, Union County Master Gardener Association. You need to act now, the cutoff date is August 10, 2009. This is a wonderful opportunity to conserve and to beautify your lawn and landscaping at the same time.

How [...]

Monroe Crossing “Win By Losing” Contest. Video Highlights

Monroe, NC

“Win By Losing” Video Highlights

Monroe Crossing held the first event of the “Win By Losing” contest this past Tuesday evening. Everyone had a great time and these contestants are well on their way to achieving their fitness goals. This is a life changing opportunity for these brave souls.

Sylvan Learning Center Of Waxhaw. Make The Most Out Of Your Child’s Summer Break.

Union County, NC

WAXHAW, N.C. – Within 24 to 48 hours after learning new concepts, students often begin to forget information unless it is reinforced or applied immediately. That’s why, during summer break, even the best students forget lessons they have learned during the school year.

While a break from school is great for [...]

New Feature On The Monroe Scoop. Now You Can Make Audio Comments On Articles.

Monroe Scoop. Monroe, NC

I’m rolling out a new feature on the Monroe Scoop and it’s the ability to leave audio comments on articles that you read here on the site. Sites like the Monroe Scoop are always better when readers can interact with each other and make comments and state opinions. Most forms [...]

1st Annual Turning Point Charity “Beach Ball” on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Monroe Crossing

Monroe, North Carolina

The 1st Annual Turning Point Charity “Beach Ball” will take place on Saturday, July 25, 2009 from 9:30pm until 12:30am at Monroe Crossing (formally Monroe Mall). You won’t want to miss on this fun filled night all to benefit Turning Point. Tickets can be purchased from Turning Point, Hilltop [...]

Union County, N.C. Red Cross Honors Volunteers

Union county, North Carolina

A Union County, NC woman has been honored with the national Red Cross Certificate of Merit Life Saving Award, signed by President Barack Obama, for saving her son’s life. The lifesaving award has been given to more than 12,000 individuals who have saved or sustained a life as a direct [...]

Welcoming A New Monroe Scoop Sponsor. Communications Group

Monroe, North Carolina

Welcoming a new sponsor to the Monroe Scoop. Communications Group from Columbia, SC.

Protecting those memories on VHS, 8mm & 16mm film.

Special discount to readers of the Monroe Scoop.

I’m very excited for a long time friend of mine to come on board the Monroe Scoop as a new advertiser. Homer [...]

New Principal Assignments at Union County, NC Schools

Union County, North Carolina

The following principal positions were approved by the Union County Board of Education at its June 23, 2009, meeting. They will be effective July 1, 2009.

Union County, NC Red Cross Blood Drives For July

Union County, NC

Giving blood might not be a high priority for residents in the summer, but blood donations are very important during these hot months. With schools out, families are on vacation, businesses are short staffed, and life is generally hectic. But the need for blood supplies is just as great in summer [...]