Local News: Monroe, NC 

 | 

Sign Up

 | 

Sign In

Monroe News Editors

Monroe Info

Monroe, North Carolina is located in Union County. Zip codes in Monroe, NC include 28111, 28110, and 28112. The median home price in Monroe is $135,000 which is roughly $71/per square foot. More Monroe information.

Local Charities in Monroe, NC

News Widget

Display the Monroe news headlines on your website.

Get the Topix Headlines Widget

Share & bookmark

RSS icon mobile icon

Monroe News

Local news for Monroe, NC continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Saturday Jun 15 | WCNC-TV Charlotte

Thief takes wheels, leaves car at Monroe dealership

A Union County car dealership has a car to sell, but it's down a set of wheels. Police responded to a larceny call at Bob Mayberry Hyundai on Highway 74 in Monroe on Friday.

Comment?

Fri Jun 14, 2013

WBTV

Woman found dead after fire rips through home

The Union County Sheriff tells WBTV News, a woman was found dead after a fire ripped through a house on Lancaster Highway in Monroe early Friday Morning.

Comment?

Tue Jun 11, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

Monroe woman, dog attacked by pit bull

A 76-year-old Monroe woman and her dog are recovering from injuries suffered Monday when they were attacked by a pit bull, according to police.

Comment?

Thu Jun 06, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

Council infighting continues amid Monroe manager search

Monroe city council members continued to snipe at one another this week even as they try to find a new city manager and consider recommendations on how to behave.

Comment?

Union County Weekly

Literacy Council seeks volunteers to teach adults to read

The Literacy Council of Union County has sought to improve the lives of adults over the last 15 years by teaching them to read.

Comment?

Wed Jun 05, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

Big catfish abound in Blewett Falls tournament

It took a three-fish limit of 86.2 pounds by Brian Elam of Monroe to win the annual Scotty's Bait & Tackle event on the reservoir lying between Anson and Richmond counties.

Comment?

Mon Jun 03, 2013

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Second man convicted after 2010 DMV shooting

UNION COUNTY, N.C. A man has been convicted of attempted murder after a shooting at a Monroe DMV.

Comment?

Sat Jun 01, 2013

WCNC-TV Charlotte

Designer jeans for $10

If you love thrift stores, bargain shopping and treasure hunting, then swing by Second Chance Boutiques in Union county.

Comment?

Fri May 31, 2013

Anson Record

SPCC, Head Start, Union County Community Action form partnership

The Early Childhood Education Program at South Piedmont Community College was the first community college to pilot an Early Childhood Internship Program, according to Khari Garvin, the director of the N.C. Head Start State Collaboration Office.

Comment?

Thu May 30, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

Beer, puppets, and beach parties on tap this weekend

While many are heading out of town for a summer vacation, it's also a good time to take a "staycation" in Charlotte.

Comment?

Wed May 29, 2013

WOAY

Belk celebrates 125 years of business

The first Belk store opened across state lines in Monroe North Carolina on this day in 1888.

Comment?

Tue May 28, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

Monroe manager pick still in limbo

The often fractious city council could not decide on a choice for the new manager following a brief closed session Tuesday, a continuation of two other closed sessions.

Comment?

WLOS

Retrial postponed in NC teen's slaying

Baltimore Circuit Judge Alfred Nance granted the request from the state and defense on Tuesday, postponing Michael Johnson's trial until Oct.

Comment?

Sun May 26, 2013

SFGate

Man shot after breaking into home identified

Authorities have identified a man that Union County deputies say was killed after he broke into a home in Marshville.

Comment?

Fri May 24, 2013

The Charlotte Observer

ID released on man shot in Union home invasion

An occupant of the home fired the shot, the sheriff's office says. Union County authorities say the man shot to death when he allegedly broke into a home early Thursday was a 25-year-old from Monroe.

Comment?

Thu May 23, 2013

Disney News and Disney Star News

Kelli Berglund Meeting Fans In Monroe, North Carolina On June 1, 2013

Disney XD's "Lab Rats" actress Kelli Berglund will be meeting with fans in Monroe, North Carolina on June 1, 2013! Kelli revealed the following details to her fans: On June 1st, I'll be in Monroe, North Carolina with @RADIODISNEY at Monroe Crossing's Beach Blast 2013! Hope to see ya there! Kelli will be signing autographs and taking pictures with ... (more)

1 comment

WBTV

Deputies: Man shot, killed during burglary in Marshville

A man was shot and killed during a burglary in Marshville, just southeast of Monroe.

Comment?

Tue May 21, 2013

Union County Weekly

Indian Trail gets budget, prepares for workshop

Leaders in Indian Trail will get their chance later this month to make amendments to a $12.3 million proposed budget that as of now has no tax increase but does earmark $35,000 to determine if the town needs more Union County Sheriff's Office deputies.

Comment?