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
18-year-old killed in Sampson County quadruple shooting identified
The sheriff's office collected two guns and two cars connected to the shooting that shocked area residents and left one dead and three injured.
Judge warns Allisha Watts murder suspect's bond could be lowered if more evidence not presented
The slow pace of the Allisha Watts murder case is building frustration for her loved ones and prompting a judge to ask questions.
Fayetteville residents concerned by developments in search for missing relatives Blake, London Deven
Recent police searches and the discovery of partial human remains have shocked residents of a Fayetteville neighborhood.
Safe drinking water coming to Gray's Creek area in Cumberland Co. with Fayetteville PWC partnership
A military veteran who advocates for clean drinking water applauds the county and PWC for this partnership.
New standards on PFAS in drinking water aims to reduce illnesses, cancer, CDC says
The new standard is legally enforceable and aims to reduce exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS.
Cumberland County Schools dips into savings for fiscal year as COVID aid ends
For the 2024-25 budget, Cumberland County Schools leaders plan to take $21 million from the district's savings to pay for supplies and more than 100 jobs
Cumberland County leaders look for ways to stop illegal dumping: 'Just a big mess'
One county commissioner said he would like to explore having a sworn officer investigate illegal dumping.
Fayetteville teen reported missing years after he was last seen, police make public plea
Police and the FBI confirm they searched three locations in Fayetteville last week, but haven't disclosed the specific locations.
Vietnam veterans honored and celebrated at Fort Liberty, 50 years after leaving
"No matter what you feel, how you feel about it, we as soldiers and citizens of the United States were called upon to do our job and we did our job."
Fayetteville's retired military honored for Vietnam Vets Day: 'It makes you feel appreciated'
The military community is recognizing Vietnam veterans through events in the Sandhills.