Monique John
Before joining the WTVD team, she reported for WCPO, ABC's Cincinnati affiliate as a corps member of the Report for America program for two years.
In her role, Monique covered developments surrounding gentrification in the Cincinnati area. Before WCPO, she was a freelance reporter/MMJ for News 12 Westchester in Yonkers, New York.
The New York native also worked as a foreign correspondent in Liberia, West Africa, and spent time as a writer and video editor throughout her career.
Monique is a 2019 recipient of a Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting grant to produce coverage on the aftermath of a sexual abuse scandal in Liberia.
She received her Bachelor's degree from Fordham University.
Monique's Stories
Fort Liberty soldier charged with murder in Indiana
Authorities said they arrested Keron Laing, 24, at Fort Liberty last week. He was charged with murder in the 2022 death of a man in Indiana.
After casket unearthed, Cumberland County to spend $15K to rebury: 'This is somebody's family'
Community members have been raising thousands of dollars to restore Hillside Cemetery in Spring Lake.
Fort Liberty to launch facility for innovation in IT, national defense
Civilians and military officials will have a new space at Fort Liberty that's expected to foster career opportunities in defense and IT.
Lumberton woman dies after she was shot while sleeping next to boyfriend
"I just hope for justice for my girl."
Black drivers stopped twice as often as Whites in Fayetteville, study says; Officials seek answers
Some Fayetteville residents say the problem is affecting public trust in law enforcement.
Cumberland County vets commemorate Veterans Day: 'It's heartfelt'
Military families said they want their fellow Americans to remember what Veterans Day is really about, and to show more appreciation for their communities.
Sampson County deputies reflect on responding to Helene: 'Far worse than I ever imagined'
"It was far worse than I ever imagined it'd be."
What led to poll result delays in Cumberland County on election night?
The Cumberland County Board of Elections said the posting of election results on Tuesday was partly impacted by an unexpected influx of Fort Liberty soldiers, as well as a change in NC law
Cumberland County veterans split on Donald Trump's re-election as president
Members of Cumberland County's veteran community are split on how they feel about President Donald Trump being elected for a second term.
Small business owners in Fayetteville say ARPA funds helped during post pandemic economy
Small business owners say the American Rescue Plan grants helped them navigate a tough economy after the pandemic.