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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NASCAR driver Erik Jones joined over 100 breast cancer survivors and supporters for a special event leading up to this weekend’s playoff race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Jones — who drives the iconic No. 43 car — helped paint the pit road wall pink in preparation for Sunday’s Bank of America […]
A 16-year-old boy died after being shot Wednesday night at a busy shopping center just outside Uptown Charlotte. The shooting occurred shortly before 8 p.m. on October 1 at the Target shopping center on Metropolitan Avenue, near the intersection with Charlottetowne Avenue and South Kings Drive. According to WBTV, an off-duty officer in the area […]
Kim Ashby is remembered by her daughter as joyful and unforgettable — “the world’s best mom.” Kim and her husband, Rod, were staying in their nearly finished retirement home when a powerful storm hit, according to WCCB. Without garage floodgates installed, the house was vulnerable. After hearing loud cracks, the couple realized something had struck […]
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are investigating after a man was found dead in the landing gear of a plane at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Sunday morning. Maintenance crews discovered the body while cleaning the aircraft, which had arrived from Europe. Officers responded to Hangar Road around 9:30 a.m. CMPD’s Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Search processed […]
A man has been charged with murder after a woman was fatally shot at a southwest Charlotte hotel Friday morning. Police say Darris Marshall shot Tiara Jackson around 9:30 a.m. at the Woodspring Suites on Deboer Avenue. Later, officers found Marshall at a separate location with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, according to WCCB. According to […]
Two Mississippi men are facing federal charges for allegedly using counterfeit money to buy $300,000 in luxury watches and jewelry from a Pineville store. Robert Lewis Elliott III, 36, and Devin Alonzo Elliott, 30, are accused of using sleight-of-hand to swap real cash with fake bills during the June 2025 transaction. According to WCCB, the […]
Tropical Depression Nine, expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Imelda tonight near the Bahamas, is tracking toward the South Carolina coast. While the storm may stay just offshore and stall early next week, rain and possible flooding are still likely across the Charlotte area, especially east of I-77 and south of I-85. Monday and Tuesday […]
A bat found near Choate Circle in Charlotte’s 28273 zip code has tested positive for rabies, marking Mecklenburg County’s eighth confirmed case of 2025. Animal Care & Control reported no human exposure, though one dog was exposed. According to WCCB, a rabies alert will be issued in the area Thursday night. So far this year, […]
Former Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright has agreed to plead guilty to stealing from a police benevolence fund and taking narcotics meant for disposal. Prosecutors say Wright pocketed over $28,000 from a fund intended to help struggling deputies, falsely claiming it was to honor a fallen officer. He also misused a county credit card, spending […]
Walmart plans to open a new $300 million fulfillment center in Kings Mountain, bringing more than 300 jobs to Gaston County. According to WCCB, the 1.2 million-square-foot facility, set to open in 2027 at 799 Sara Lee Access Road, will ship large items like patio furniture and lawnmowers directly to customers, with delivery as soon […]
A 12-year-old designer from Virginia is set to showcase her fashion line during Charlotte Fashion Week. Allie Jones will feature her clothing brand, “One vs a Million,” in two runway shows this week. According to WCCB, Jones, who launched the brand in January, says she’s excited to bring her designs to the big stage. The […]
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster provided an update Tuesday on the potential impacts of a developing tropical storm expected to approach the Southeast coast later this week. McMaster urged residents to stay informed and prepare for possible heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding. According to WCCB, emergency management officials are monitoring the storm closely […]