🌱 What Monroe police found inside eight local vape and smoke shops
Monroe, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Monroe! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Monroe police found inside eight local vape and smoke shops
- How Monroe police say they stopped a driver posing as an officer
Also on today's calendar: Classic Cruisers of Monroe (May 2026) and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What's black, white, and blue? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 49 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with sun and clouds, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• MPD seizes narcotic, vape products that look like treats (enquirerjournal.com) — Monroe police warn parents after seizing vape and narcotic products packaged to look like candy, snacks, and even soda cans during inspections of eight local vape and smoke shops. Officials say the child-appealing designs pose a serious risk of accidental use by kids and teens, and urge families to closely monitor what young people may encounter. 
• Monroe Cops Bust ‘Fake Cop' After Road Rage Showdown (hoodline.com) — Monroe police say a 58-year-old driver is jailed after an alleged road-rage incident where officers found lights and wiring that appeared to mimic a police vehicle, leading to impersonation and evidence-tampering charges. The suspect was booked into the Union County Detention Center in Monroe, and police are urging anyone unsure about a traffic stop to call 911 and head to a well-lit public place while dispatch verifies the officer.
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★ Featured events ★
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Comfortable Shirt: Live From Americana Beer Company! →
Americana Beer Company, 222 N Main St, Monroe
6:00 pm
Saturday May 16
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Other local events
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Early College - Required Teacher Workday (No School for Students)
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Beyond the Taboo, Breaking the Silence - 2026 Annual WIB Conference: Conversations Women in Business Arenât Having, But Should Be
Union County NC Chamber Union County Agricultural Center 3230-D, Presson Rd. Monroe, NC 28112
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Career Fair - UCPS Non Instructional Positions
Union County NC Chamber Transportation Department 3319 Goldmine Rd Monroe, NC, 28110
11:00 am -
Classic Cruisers of Monroe (May 2026) →
Poplin Place Shopping Center, 2901 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe
1:00 pm -
Elevate the Customer Experience Small Business Workshops
Union County NC Chamber Vetus Distillery 430 Crow St Monroe, NC 28112
5:30 pm -
Woodside View Dental Care Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
Union County NC Chamber 3214 S Providence Rd, Suite B Waxhaw, NC 28173
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Early College - Last Day for Students
Union County Early College Monroe, NC 28110
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
Sunday May 17
Monday May 18
Tuesday May 19
Wednesday May 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Morning food pantry
Liberty Hill Baptist Church, 520 Billy Howey Rd, Waxhaw
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Community Leaders Awards Luncheon
Fire Station 4 Community Room, 3907 Old Charlotte Hwy., Monroe
11:00 am -
Indian Trail Town Council Workshop →
Indian Trail Main Events Calendar Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
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Spiritual Resource Meeting
Common Heart 6301 Weddington Rd, Matthews, NC 28104, USA
6:00 pm
Tuesday May 12
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I all the moms out there Happy Mothers Day I hope it's a peaceful love filled day. (Nextdoor New Town Rd) - Is this your dog?
That’s the end of valleydale off John Moore. I don’t know why this gorgeous dog would be out on his own. He looks like a young mastiff but i can be… (Nextdoor Old Charlotte)
- Brookdale Senior Living posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Monroe. Apply here.
- Chick-fil-A posted a job opening for Front of House Team Member in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
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