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Entries from September 2008

Public Hearing for Re-zoning of property at 309 Lancaster from R-10 (residential) to Office Transitional

September 25th, 2008 · No Comments

An attorney has applied for a conditional use permit for the property located at 309 Lancaster Avenue (google map).  This would change the zoning from R-10 to “Conditional District 309 Lancaster.”  If this zoning map amendment is approved, owners and/or lessees would be allowed to use the property as an attorney’s office.  This would be [...]

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Cycle North Carolina coming to Downtown Monroe — Special Edition of Music on Main

September 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Cycle North Carolina is an annual cycle ride from the mountains to the coast.  The 2008 ride visits the towns of Black Mountain, Morganton, Lincolnton, Concord, Wingate (Monroe), Laurel Hill, White Lake and Oak Island.  Wednesday, October 1, 2008 cyclists ride from Concord to Wingate, staying overnight in Wingate.  The event promoted “a relaxing evening [...]

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Architectural Scavenger Hunt Winner!

September 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Congratulations to Lauren Outen who is the winner of the first Architectural Scavenger Hunt.  Lauren correctly indetifed the photo below as being of 200-204 N. Main Street.  Commonly known as the “Belk-Bundy” building, it is currently occupied by M-Bellish & Kid’s Korner.
This unique building was constructed in 1911 on two adjacent lots owned by the [...]

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Firefighter Memorial Dedication Tomorrow Evening @ 7:00

September 10th, 2008 · No Comments

A memorial to honor and pay tribute to firefighters who have died in the line of duty and to recognize all firefighters of Monroe and Union County for their service will be dedicated on Thursday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the county’s Historic Courthouse. The memorial will be placed in the center of the [...]

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Fall Art Walk October 3rd and 4th

September 5th, 2008 · No Comments

Mark you calendars folks, the third bi-annual Downtown Monroe Art Walk is happening the weekend of October 3rd and for the first time will span two days rather than just one evening.  Friday night the walk will take place between 5:30 and 9:30 and the venues will be open again Saturday from 12:00 until 5:00. 
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Lots going on this fall at The Blu Moon Cafe

September 4th, 2008 · No Comments

Sara’s got a lot of great things lined up for the late summer and fall seasons at The Blu Moon Cafe.
The next wine tasting will be on Monday, September the 8th at 5:30.  This tasting will features wines from North Carolina since this is North Carolina Wine Month.  Plus, every Wednesday in September all of [...]

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