city of Monroe
Coverage of city of Monroe in the Nexus archive.
- Monroe enters stage 2 mandatory water restrictions as drought conditions continue
The city of Monroe, N.C., has implemented stage two mandatory water restrictions due to ongoing drought conditions, which have lowered lake levels in its water system. Officials announced the upgrade on July 6, emphasizing enforcement and penalties for non-compliance, with restrictions limiting irrigation, vehicle washing, and pool filling.
- Road in Union County to close for sewer project beginning July 6
A section of Lancaster Avenue in Monroe, Union County, N.C., will close to through traffic from July 6 to August 24 for a sewer project. The City of Monroe announced the closure between Parker Street and South Branch Street.
- City employee charged with stealing $2,000 worth of lumber
A city employee, Terry Faircloth, has been charged with stealing $2,000 worth of lumber from a construction site in Wingate. The Union County Sheriff’s Office reported that Faircloth disabled the property's camera and was identified by a neighbor's photo leading to his arrest.