Before cruising to victory in yesterday’s local election, Mayor Anthony Foxx stopped by Praise 100.9 Charlotte studios to talk with Melanie Clark. He shared his plans for his second term as mayor as well as the successes of his first term. The mayor will be on a national spotlight when the DNC Convention comes here […]
Bands, an American Idol and football. The third annual Commemorative Classic meant the best of HBCU football. JCSU stomped Livingstone in the Commemorative Classic 31-0 in the third annual event at Memorial Stadium. The lopsided victory means JCSU finished the season 5-5. The event marked the third annual meeting of the two historic football teams […]
They’re Charlotte’s invisible minority. They work, send their children to school and keep to themselves. They’re immigrants, but they rarely make it on the news. They are Charlotte-Mecklenburg’s refugees and asylees, many of whom fled their countries for fear of persecution. They are internationals and among those who make up Charlotte’s diverse population. For more […]
The One Love Gospel Cruise sets sail March 18 – 28, 2012. Don’t let this chance pass you by! Check out photos from last year’s cruise right here.
Mary Mary stopped by the studio Melanie Clark for a surprise visit at Praise Charlotte 100.9. Sisters Erica Campbell and Tina Campbell talked about faith, parenthood and the music industry.
Last night in TV land the MTV Video Music Awards took place in Los Angeles, CA at the Nokia Center. Several winners of the night gave thanks to God as apart of their speeches. Among the winners who revealed their love for Jesus were Justin Bieber who said “I wanna thank Jesus…because without Him, I […]
You’ve probably already noticed the plastic Wachovia signs sprouting up at Wachovia banks throughout town. It’s all part of the Wachovia-Wells Fargo conversion. Wells Fargo will begin unveiling their signs in September in South Carolina, and in October in North Carolina. Once these signs are converted it mark the transition of all Wachovia banking locations […]
Mother’s Day at Nana’s with Praise 100.9. We had giveaways, flowers, family fun and of course soul food.
Tanya Wilson 360You Years ago I replaced the term Easter with a “Season of Resurrection.” This time of year serves my life as a consecrated opportunity of reflection by way of a total self-examination. Sure, I see my medical doctor every year for tests and evaluations because it just makes sense to do so, but […]
By DJ Fitzpatrick In January, A&E premiered “Beyond Scared Straight.” It highlighted the stories of several teens who’d lost their way in life and were headed down a path that would lead to prison. Counselors and parents decided that they would allow these teen to have a prison “experience” in hopes it would get them […]
The Yolanda Adams Health & Lifestyle Tour will be on Saturday, May 14th from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center. The even is free. Last year, thousands of Charlotte area people enjoyed the Yolanda Adams Health and Wellness Tour on Saturday at the Bette Rae Thomas Recreation Center. The […]