🌱 Why key Monroe nonprofits are suddenly missing thousands in city support
Monroe, North Carolina Patch AM: a 5 min readHello Monroe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why key Monroe nonprofits are suddenly missing thousands in city support
- Monroe egg farmer’s legacy earns a place in the Poultry Hall
- How a Monroe sergeant’s 4 a.m. hunch cracked 100 burglaries
Also on today's calendar: Deeper Shade of Blue: Unionville 4th celebration and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the turtle cross the road ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 88 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 91, low: 72.
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Monroe nonprofits face budget shortfall due to issue with city money (wsoctv.com) — Monroe nonprofits are suddenly facing major budget gaps after the city placed nearly $309,000 in planned outside-agency funding into a holding account because it exceeded a council cap. Local groups like Crisis Assistance Ministry, Turning Point, Community Shelter, and Common Heart say the delay could mean evictions, reduced services, and tough cuts while city leaders sort out policy questions and a potential conflict-of-interest issue. 
• North Carolina Poultry Federation Inducts a New Member into the Poultry Hall of Fame (poultryproducer.com) — A longtime Monroe egg producer is being honored statewide, as the North Carolina Poultry Federation inducts the late Richard L. Simpson of Simpson’s Eggs in Monroe into its Poultry Hall of Fame. His fourth-generation family farm and decades of leadership in the egg industry are celebrated as a model of integrity, stewardship, and service to community and state.
• Sergeant's hunch about BMW leads to duo suspected in 100 burglaries, NC police say (charlotteobserver.com) — Monroe police say a sergeant’s early-morning hunch about a black BMW on Concord Highway led to a chase, tire deflation, and the arrest of two South Carolina men. Investigators believe the pair may be tied to more than 100 pharmacy burglaries across multiple states, with Monroe officers now coordinating with other agencies as the case continues.
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★ Featured events ★
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Cumbia night! →
Vetus Distillery, 430 Crow St, Monroe
8:00 pm
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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2026 Safety Awards Banquet
Union County NC Chamber Union County Agricultural Center 3230-D, Presson Rd. Monroe, NC 28112
11:00 am -
Walk to End Alzheimer's and Resource Fair
Union County NC Chamber Bazemore Active Adult Center 500 W Jefferson St Monroe, NC
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Union County Human Resources (SHRM) Luncheon →
Union County NC Chamber 903 Skyway Dr, Monroe, NC 28110
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Deeper Shade of Blue: Unionville 4th celebration →
Unionville Community Center, 1004 E Unionville-Indian Trail Rd, Monroe
9:00 am -
Classic Cruisers Monthly →
Poplin Place Shopping Center, 2901 W Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe
2:00 pm
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Wednesday July 1
Saturday July 4
Sunday July 19
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Pickleball Summer Camp with Tennisbloc
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Crooked Creek Park - 5900 Oakwood Lane Indian Trail NC 28079
8:30 am -
IT's GameTime (55+)
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
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Minds In Motion Camp: AI Smartcore 4 Robot
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Medium Community Room - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tra
9:00 am -
All Sports Camp with Coach Conroy
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Chestnut Square Park - 320 Chestnut Parkway Indian Trail NC 28079
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Coloring on Canvas: Kid's Adventure Art Camp
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Small Community Room - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Trai
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PrimeTime Players Potluck (55+)
Indian Trail Parks and Rec Indian Trail Town Hall - 315 Matthews-Indian Trail Road Indian Tr
12:00 pm
Wednesday June 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know what he is selling or what he wants?
I thought it was a mail carrier but nope, is the 4th time he has rung my doorbell. He doesn’t leave any notes or advertisement and it doesn’t look… (Nextdoor Wesley Chapel) - If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the Town’s finances and budget, here’s your chance!
Tune into Facebook Live this Thursday, June 25, at 1 p.m. Mayor Cohn and Manager McLamb will talk with Finance Director Alicia Massey about: -An… (Nextdoor )
- Panera Brands posted a job opening for Team Member in Monroe. Apply here.
- Public School of North Carolina posted a job opening for Business/Marketing Teacher - Adobe Video/Adobe Visual in Monroe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Monroe here.
🗞 Nearby News
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