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Police Say a 'Beer Bandit' Hit Several Monroe Gas Stations in a Single Day. Do You Recognize Him?
Monroe police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man suspected of stealing beer from multiple gas stations in a single day. The department released surveillance photos of the individual, dubbed the…
Young man arrested for Benton Heights Elementary break-in
An 18-year-old man, Brayan Misael Cuellar Martinez, has been arrested following a break-in at Benton Heights Elementary School in Monroe, North Carolina. The Monroe Police Department requested public assistance on…
Union County voters rejected a tax hike for a new jail; officials warn waiting could cost more
Voters in Union County have rejected a proposed tax increase intended to fund the construction of a new jail facility. County officials expressed concern over the outcome, warning that delaying the project will likely…
‘We still have a failing facility’: Union County voters reject funding for new jail
Union County voters rejected a $200 million bond referendum on Tuesday that would have funded a new detention center. The current facility faces severe issues, including failing infrastructure, broken locks, and…
McCoy, Mills, Ball win seats on Monroe City Council
Kensley McCoy, Parker Mills, and Michelle Ball have been elected to the Monroe City Council. McCoy secured the highest number of votes with 6,622, representing 28% of the total. The newly elected council members…
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Monroe County’s 5th annual Veterans Day Parade happening this weekend
Monroe County is preparing for its 5th annual Veterans Day Parade, scheduled to take place this weekend. The event honors local veterans and active-duty military personnel with a procession through the community…
Ava Boyd, start your engine! Teen showcases girl motor power
Thirteen-year-old Ava Boyd is making a name for herself in the racing world. A student at Union Academy Charter School in Monroe, North Carolina, Boyd has spent five years transitioning from go-karts to dirt track…