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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Arrangements are now in place to honor the legacy of Richard Smallwood, the beloved gospel composer and performer who left us at age 77. The celebration of life service will take place Saturday, January 24, 2026, at First Baptist Church of Glenarden International in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, with doors opening at 9:30 a.m. Smallwood’s music […]
Flying out of Concord is about to get even more appealing. Avelo Airlines just announced a major expansion at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport, adding a third aircraft and upgrading to larger Boeing 737-800 planes, which means more seats and more availability on popular routes. Starting in March, Avelo will also increase flights to Albany, New York, […]
Denny’s just took “drip” to a whole new level—and no, you’re not allowed to eat it. In celebration of National Maple Syrup Day on December 17, Denny’s is stepping out of the kitchen and straight into streetwear with one of the wildest food collabs we’ve seen yet. The breakfast chain is releasing “Sticky Kicks,” a […]
As 2025 comes to a close, Tribl Records is standing at the very top of Billboard’s Year-End Gospel Charts, locking down the #1 spot across multiple major categories — including Top Gospel Labels, Top Gospel Album Imprints, and Hot Gospel Songs Labels and Imprints. And leading the charge? Maverick City Music.The collective was named #1 […]
This is big for the cookie lovers. For the first time ever in the United States, OREO is giving us a Zero Sugar version of the world’s most famous cookie. Not an imitation, not one of those sad little off-brand substitutions — the real thing. Same twist, same dunk, same “I’ll just have one more” […]
Today is Veterans Day – a time to honor those who’ve served and sacrificed for our country. And this year, restaurants nationwide are showing their gratitude in delicious ways. At Another Broken Egg Cafe, veterans and active-duty members can enjoy free Patriot French Toast and coffee. Chili’s is offering free entrées from a special Veterans […]
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 […]