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
Fayetteville's Kinlaw's Supermarket rises from ashes with holiday pop-up shop after devastating fire
The family-run Kinlaw's Supermarket in Fayetteville burned to the ground earlier this fall, but the team is stepping up to serve its loyal customers for the holidays.
Homes at Fort Liberty to get renovations after years of families complaints about living conditions
The renovations include interior and exterior repairs like plumbing, and roof replacements as well as HVAC and electrical upgrades.
Hope Mills signs $500k deal to replace fire department radios, here's why
The town is overhauling the department's radio system because of audio issues that fire officials say could be deadly.
NC volunteer was cooking to feed the homeless then lost home to a kitchen fire
The house burned down while she was cooking for the Bread of Life Ministries where she volunteers, the homeowner says.
Deadly shooting near 3 churches, child care center prompts pastors to speak out: 'Don't ignore it'
Three churches and a child care center are within walking distance of where the deadly shooting happened.
Increasing hunger results in less food to go around, Fayetteville-area volunteer groups say
Widespread hunger is growing in the Fayetteville area, and that's making it tough for food assistance groups to keep the shelves stocked.
Fayetteville leaders to move forward with new office to tackle violence, mental health
The Office of Community Safety will be offering mental health support and tackling violence and homelessness.
Change of command marks new chapter at Fort Liberty: 'To whom much is given, much is expected'
The ceremony marked a new era for Fort Liberty and the 18th Airborne Corps as Lt. Gen. Gregory Anderson took over as commanding general.
1 dead, 2 injured in Fayetteville shooting, police investigate at three scenes
Fayetteville Police are investigating late Tuesday night after one person was killed at a home and several others wound up at different locations.
Fayetteville putting out bid to draw more direct flights to city airport: 'Economic impact'
If getting cheaper flights in and out of Fayetteville is on your wish list this year, you may be in luck. The city is trying to make that happen.