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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The holidays aren’t just about lights and gifts — they’re about love, legacy, and the joy that comes when faith and family meet around the table. Essence.com just dropped a special holiday feature on Karen Clark Sheard and Kierra Sheard-Kelly, and it’s everything your soul — and your taste buds — need this season. In […]
PraiseCharlotte is dedicating online space to connect local residents with vital community resources. As SNAP benefits remain suspended for families across the country, we want to serve as a bridge between those in need and organizations offering support. Follow this post for updates on events and services hosted by local churches, nonprofits, food pantries, shelters […]
704 Korean Barbecue, a South Charlotte restaurant known for its all-you-can-eat menu, will close Sunday, Nov. 2, after four years in business, the eatery announced via Instagram. According to The Charlotte Observer, the closure comes as the popular spot prepares to pack up its operations and say goodbye to customers who have frequented the restaurant […]
After several rainy days, the Charlotte area will see a stretch of cooler, drier weather heading into the weekend. Skies will clear overnight, with lows in the upper 30s and 40s. Friday will be sunny and brisk, marking the start of a fall-like pattern. Afternoon highs are expected to reach only the low to mid-60s, […]
Nearly 2 million people across the Carolinas could temporarily lose access to SNAP food benefits as the federal government shutdown continues with no resolution in sight. According to WBTV, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program supports more than 1.4 million residents in North Carolina, including over 130,000 in Mecklenburg County. The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced […]
Paleontologists at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences have confirmed the discovery of a distinct dinosaur species, settling a decades-long scientific debate. Announced Thursday, Oct. 30, researchers said the findings prove a small-bodied tyrannosaur found alongside a Triceratops in Montana’s “Dueling Dinosaurs” fossil is not a young T. rex, but a fully grown Nanotyrannus […]
The Spectrum Center officially reopened last Tuesday morning after completing a major renovation. A ribbon-cutting ceremony held at 9 a.m. on Oct. 21 marked both the arena’s 20th anniversary and the debut of its extensive upgrades. According to WBTV, fans will be able to experience the renovated venue throughout the Hornets’ season. Check out the […]
Fewer than 1,000 North Carolina voters may have mistakenly received letters saying their voter registration applications were submitted too late for the upcoming municipal elections, the State Board of Elections said Thursday. The letters, sent in error, claimed applications were filed after the Oct. 10 registration deadline for the 2025 municipal elections. According to WBTV, […]
Livingstone College President Dr. Anthony J. Davis is a man who’s led with service, faith, and resilience—guiding Livingstone through record growth and raising millions for the next generation. But now, he’s facing his own fight: stage five kidney failure. Still, he speaks with the same steady conviction, casting vision for Livingstone, leading with faith and fortitude. […]
The NBA has fined Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball $35,000 for making what the league described as an “obscene gesture” during a game earlier this week. The incident occurred late in Charlotte’s 144-117 loss to the Miami Heat on Tuesday, when cameras appeared to show Ball flashing his middle finger at a referee after being […]
Former Duke basketball standout and 2010 national champion Kyle Singler was arrested in Oklahoma last week on domestic abuse charges, according to WBTV. Singler, 37, was taken into custody on Oct. 23 in Haskell County after allegedly grabbing his girlfriend by the head and shoving her to the ground in front of their young child. […]
A burst of water flooded a road in Mecklenburg County after a car struck a fire hydrant Wednesday morning, officials said. The crash happened around 10 a.m. along Reese Boulevard near Boren Street in Huntersville. According to WBTV, the impact caused water to gush across the roadway, prompting crews to block off the area for […]