About Melanie Pratt
Melanie began her career in radio when she joined the on-air staff at Praise 100.9 in 2006. She is a three-time Stellar Award nominee for Gospel Announcer of the Year, a preliminary judge for BET’s hit show Sunday Best, and has been recognized in Who’s Who in Black Charlotte. In 2013, she was an inaugural recipient of the Stellar Woman of Gospel Award for her contribution behind the scenes in the gospel industry. In 2015, she was awarded the 1st Melvin Crispell Gospel Heritage Award and was recognized as one of ten Most Influential Radio Personalities by the Gospel Music Industry Round-up. And in 2016 she was awarded Radio Show of The Year by the Queen City Music Awards. A self-proclaimed foodie - in particular tacos - and founder of the Foodie Flash Mob, Melanie had the pleasure of serving as judge of the Carolina Food Truck Chow Down. She serves on the Board of Directors of The Harvest Center, a transitional program for the homeless and underserved in Charlotte. Melanie is an ordained Elder in the Life Center Fellowship where she and her husband Bryan, serve as Young Adult Pastors.
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As Mother’s Day nears, online searches for celebration ideas are on the rise — and one North Carolina destination is getting national attention. Asheville has been ranked one of the top “momcation” spots in the U.S., coming in at No. 14 on a list compiled by international travel company SIXT, according to WCCB. The ranking […]
Walmart announced plans last week to remodel 41 of its stores across North Carolina in 2025, placing the state among the top three in the nation for store upgrades and investments. The retail giant has prioritized North Carolina as a key market, citing ongoing efforts to enhance customer experience and modernize its locations. According to […]
Temperatures will reach the low to mid-80s early this week, with only a slight chance of storms in the mountains. By midweek, high pressure shifts offshore, bringing more heat, humidity and isolated afternoon storms, mainly north of I-85. Highs climb into the mid to upper 80s through Thursday, with lows in the mid-60s. Storm chances […]
Elevation Church is relocating to a former brewery near uptown Charlotte. The evangelical megachurch, led by Pastor Steven Furtick, announced in Instagram videos that it will open at 2215 Thrift Road in the Wesley Heights neighborhood. According to The Charlotte Observer, the church did not provide a timeline for the opening. The new site is […]
The second phase of the Re!magine Spectrum Center project was unveiled Monday, showcasing major upgrades aimed at transforming the fan experience. According to WCNC, enhancements include wider concourses, increased seating, and open designs that offer views of the Charlotte Hornets’ court—even from concession areas. The multimillion-dollar renovation is part of a broader effort to modernize […]
Charlotte is tuning up for a high-energy weekend as the Lovin’ Life Music Festival returns to Uptown for its second year, promising a vibrant celebration of music, culture and community. At a city briefing, Mayor Vi Lyles expressed her excitement for the growing festival, calling it a testament to Charlotte’s rising status as a hub […]
Kendrick Lamar and SZA are set to headline Bank of America Stadium here in Charlotte on Saturday, May 3, 2025, as part of their co-headlining Grand National Tour. The tour, which began on April 19, spans 19 U.S. stadiums and concludes June 18 in Washington, D.C. It supports Lamar’s latest album, GNX, and SZA’s reissued […]
The Carolina Panthers announced Wednesday that fans won’t be able to attend training camp practices in 2025 or 2026 due to ongoing construction at their Charlotte practice facility. According to The Charlotte Observer, the team is building a new indoor fieldhouse after removing its temporary practice bubble. While training camp will remain closed to the […]
Publix will open its newest Charlotte-area grocery store on May 29, the company announced Wednesday. The store, located at 12925 Albemarle Road in east Charlotte’s Clear Creek Crossings shopping center, will open its doors at 7 a.m. The nearly 47,000-square-foot location will be the Florida-based chain’s 25th store in the Charlotte market. According to The […]
A crash Tuesday evening has shut down the intersection of North Tryon Street and Tom Hunter Road, according to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police. The nearby Tom Hunter light rail station is also closed to inbound service. Per Queen City News, CMPD is urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes. No injuries have been reported. […]
People around the world are marking Earth Day on Tuesday, an annual event held every April 22 to raise awareness and support for environmental protection. Celebrated in more than 193 countries, Earth Day honors the environmental movement and encourages action to preserve the planet’s natural resources. The day serves as a global reminder of the […]
A former South Carolina police sergeant was arrested after allegedly using seized THC vapes as payment for home repairs. Mark Anthony Hayes Jr. was taken into custody on April 17, months after authorities say he misused evidence from a case. According to WBTV, Hayes confiscated 788 suspected THC vapes from a Darlington smoke shop on […]