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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Chick-fil-A restaurants across the Charlotte area are showing appreciation to customers with a fan favorite: free Large Waffle Potato Fries. From Monday, Sept. 8 through Saturday, Sept. 13, participating locations will offer the complimentary fries exclusively through the Chick-fil-A App, per WCCB. No purchase is necessary, but the offer is limited to one per guest […]
The annual Carolina Renaissance Festival is just around the corner, and organizers are looking for help. From knights to pirates, it takes a large team to bring the popular event to life. According to WCCB, a job fair will be held this Saturday for those interested in joining the crew and becoming part of the […]
Americans across the country marked Labor Day on Monday with parades, boat rides, jetskis, barbecues, and rallies honoring the contributions of workers. The federal holiday, observed annually on the first Monday in September, also serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggles for fair wages and labor rights. Union leaders used the day to advocate […]
Every vote matters, and your voice deserves to be heard! Early voting is now open for the upcoming municipal elections here in North Carolina. From now through September 6, you can vote early at any early voting site in your county—no need to wait until Election Day or go to a specific location. And here’s the best part—you can […]
Charlotte’s steakhouse scene is evolving, blending timeless tradition with modern flair. Longtime favorite Beef ‘N Bottle stands out for its decades-long staff loyalty and old-school hospitality, maintaining its classic charm through industry shifts. Meanwhile, newcomer Leluia Hall brings innovation, offering upscale surf-and-turf in a renovated historic church, embracing the city’s adaptive reuse trend. From vintage […]
A longtime Charlotte favorite is back in business. Fenwick’s, a beloved neighborhood restaurant known for its classic charm and loyal following, has reopened after a brief closure earlier this year during a change in ownership. Originally opened in 1984 by Catherine and Don Rabb, Fenwick’s became a staple for residents in the Myers Park and […]
Three people were injured Thursday when a vehicle crashed through the front window of a Dollar Tree on West Franklin Boulevard, according to WCCB. The impact scattered glass and shopping carts throughout the store. Investigators say the 85-year-old driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake. All three individuals hurt in the crash […]
Axios Charlotte is keeping tabs on 23 highly anticipated restaurants and bars expected to open across the city. While food lovers have plenty to look forward to, actual opening dates remain fluid. Restaurant timelines often shift due to delays in permits, supply chain disruptions, and construction setbacks, making firm openings difficult to guarantee. Many of […]
The Minnesota Vikings have traded for veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen, reacquiring the 13-year pro from the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday. In the deal, Minnesota sent a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder to Carolina in exchange for Thielen, a conditional 2026 seventh-round pick, and a 2027 fifth-rounder. According to WCCB, the trade is […]
A Charlotte-based pet food company, Viva Raw, has issued a recall of two lots of dog and cat food due to potential contamination with salmonella and listeria monocytogenes. According to WBTV, the recall, announced on Monday, Aug. 25, affects lot 21495—which includes Viva Ground Beef for Dogs and Viva Beef & Turkey for Puppies—and lot […]
Charlotte firefighters responded to multiple fires at an abandoned Bank of America building in southeast Charlotte Friday night. According to WSOC, crews arrived around 7 p.m. at the 9700 block of Monroe Road and found smoke coming from the structure. Due to the fire, Monroe Road was temporarily closed between Orchard Lake Drive and Sardis […]
A firefighter was hospitalized and several others were treated for heat exhaustion and dehydration while battling a fire Saturday at Daimler Truck’s Freightliner plant in Cleveland, Rowan County, officials said. According to The Charlotte Observer, all workers were safely evacuated from the facility, located on the 11550 block of Statesville Boulevard, about 45 miles northeast […]