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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A major transition is coming to the Queen City. Mayor Vi Lyles has announced that she will resign as Charlotte mayor effective June 30, ending nearly a decade in the city’s top elected role and more than 30 years of service in city government. Mayor Lyles says the decision is personal – she wants to […]
The restaurant industry has been going through a season of change – and another familiar name is going away. Smokey Bones, known for its BBQ and comfort food, had already been scaling back in recent years – closing underperforming stores and trying to reposition the brand. But between rising costs, shifting customer habits, and financial […]
Jonathan McReynolds brought faith, vulnerability, and a little humor to the tv screen this week. The two-time GRAMMY-winning gospel artist appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show this week, where he performed his latest song “Still” and talked about the deeper message behind his latest album Closer. During the interview, McReynolds shared that before music, he […]
The BET Awards just made a move that says a lot about where entertainment is going. Comedian Druski has been named host of the 2026 show – and at just 31, he’s the youngest ever to do it. Now here’s what makes this interesting… Druski didn’t come up through traditional TV. He built his audience […]
The city has officially rolled out Stage 2 water restrictions because of ongoing drought conditions – the first time we’ve seen mandatory limits like this since the late 2000s. What does that mean for you? Lawn watering is now limited to just two days a week, and only overnight between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. […]
Sometimes the biggest food stories aren’t about trends – they’re about access. A bipartisan group of U.S. Senators has introduced the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, which would allow SNAP recipients to use their benefits to purchase hot, ready-to-eat rotisserie chicken. Current rules only allow cold prepared foods, limiting options for people without access to cooking […]
If you’ve ever placed a mobile order at Starbucks and walked in expecting a smooth pickup – only to find a crowded counter and a missing drink or food item, you’re not alone. That everyday frustration is exactly what Starbucks is trying to fix. Starting May 11, the company is rolling out a new scheduled […]
The future of fast food might not be a drive-thru. It might be a vending machine. White Castle is launching something called Crave & Go — hot-food kiosks that will serve up their signature sliders on demand. We’re talking about machines popping up in places like college campuses, hospitals, workplaces, even transportation hubs — the […]
On this day in 2003, Apple did something nobody thought was possible—they made people want to pay for music again. The iTunes Store launched, and it was a game-changer. For the first time, music lovers could legally download individual songs for just 99 cents each, no subscription required, no strings attached. Sounds simple now, right? But back […]
Pastor Mike Jr. is celebrating another major milestone, and starting an important industry conversation at the same time. The 28x Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY-nominated artist has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Gospel Digital Song Sales Chart with his latest single, “He Can.” The song shot to the top immediately upon release, reinforcing PMJ’s […]
February 23rd is National Banana Bread Day, and this one has real history behind it. Bananas first showed up in the United States around 1870, and at that time they were considered a luxury item. Folks ate them fresh, like a delicacy, not as an ingredient. But in the early 1900s, when food was scarce […]
Whether you’re boo’d up, single, or somewhere in between, nothing sets the Valentine’s Day mood like a classic Black love story. From friends-to-love slow burns to dramatic heartbreak and running back to you storylines, these films deliver romance, chemistry, culture, and unforgettable lines. 1. Just WrightQueen Latifah and Common bring undeniable chemistry in this feel-good […]