Melanie Day

Charlotte

Journalist at Beasley Media Group

Promotions Coordinator and Digital Content Creator at WPEG-FM (Charlotte, NC)

Articles

The Best Haunted Hotel In North Carolina

Oct 9, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

What’s one thing you can do this Halloween season to get into the spirit or should we say spirits? How about visiting the best haunted hotel in North Carolina? I remember being about 16 years old and my parents took me to Estes Park Colorado where we visited the Stanley Hotel. If you don’t know the history, this (stunningly gorgeous) hotel was where Stephen King was inspired to write “The Shining”.
36% Of Us Say Financial Risk Of Dream Jobs Holds Us Back

Sep 25, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

Have you ever found yourself dreaming of a different career path? Sometimes I dream of quitting my job and becoming a yoga teacher. But the teacher training costs several thousands of dollars and I just can’t swing that in this economy. And turns out I’m not alone. The financial risk of dream jobs keeps a lot of us from pursuing them. Our friends at VoiceNation.com recently shared with us a survey they conducted on barriers to achieving, including the financial risks of dream jobs and pursuing them.
North Carolina Haunted Hotel

Sep 23, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

Sure you can go to one of the numerous (and certainly not bad) haunted houses in North Carolina. this spooky season. But why go to a haunted house with scare actors when you could go to a North Carolina haunted hotel with real paranormal activity? With Halloween just around the corner, our friends at AirportParkingReservations.com created a list of the 13 most haunted hotels in the US. And a North Carolina haunted hotel has been named one of the most haunted in America.
Register To Win: Meghan Trainor Soundcheck Party Passes

Sep 2, 2024 | kiss951.com | Melanie Day

Kiss 95.1 is hooking you up with the chance to see Meghan Trainor in concert, but that’s not all, you’ll also win your way into an exclusive soundcheck party before the show on Sept 15th at PNC Music Pavillion. Enter below for your chance to win! You can enter daily through Sunday, September 8th so be sure to come back for more chances to win.
6 New NCDMV Kiosks at Harris Teeter Locations

Aug 27, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

Driving these days can be a terrifying experience. Especially in Charlotte, it seems the drivers get worse and more aggressive by the day and traffic laws are a mere suggestion. But it’s actually the rural roads that are of concern in North Carolina. New research by Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Anidjar & Levine looked at 10 years’ worth of data including the number of annual miles driven on rural roads and the number of rural road accidents for each state.
North Carolina Is 1 Of The Best Competitive Eating States

Aug 26, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

Nothing like a good ol’-fashioned burger in a good ol’-fashioned soda shoppe. And that’s exactly what you’ll get when you visit the Park Road Soda Shoppe. This cozy, quaint diner has been around since 1999 serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner. And in it’s 50’s dining style, this is where you want to go for a great simple burger. You can try their classic five-ounce burger served Carolina-style includes chili, slaw, mustard and onions.
City Names For Children? This North Carolina City Is the No. 1 Most Popular Name

Aug 22, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

Are you looking for a fun, laid-back summer getaway? Perhaps just for a long weekend? Then look no further than right here in North Carolina. There is no shortage of adorable small towns in North Carolina (which we already knew!). But we love seeing places in our state get recognized for how incredible they are. And Southern Living recently gave us just that. They released a list of “The 15 Most Adorable Small Towns For A Summer Getaway”.
This Fall Favorite Pie Ranks As North Carolina's No. 1 Pie

Aug 21, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

When it comes to pies the options are seemingly endless. When I received this data about each state’s favorite pie it began a conversation with some friends and coworkers. They more so agreed with these rankings than I did. I guess I don’t inherently think of pies as a colder-weather dessert. But contrary to my preconceived notions a fall favorite pie was the one that was ranked as NC’s favorite. And my friends agreed. Me? Not sure much. See I’m a key lime pie girl.
College Football Team To Have NIL QR Codes On Helmets

Aug 20, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

I have zero issues with college athletes getting paid. None whatsoever. The concept of NIL (Name Image and Likeness) was long overdue before it was introduced a few years ago. Now the execution and rules/lack thereof? I could get into a discussion about my thoughts on that. In order to remain competitive in the NIL world, schools are having to get creative. And while I’ve seen and heard a lot of ways schools are going about this, today I heard about a new one.
Is South Carolina's Favorite Dog Breed Yours?

Aug 20, 2024 | power98fm.com | Melanie Day

It’s no secret Americans love their dogs. But what is their favorite dog breed? Data suggests that 2/3 of households have a dog. And the vast majority of those consider that furry friend a part of their family. (If you don’t well I’m not so silently judging you). There is a lot of data on the most common/popular dog breeds. However, an individual’s favorite dog breed doesn’t always translate into the type of dog they have. Perhaps you love Great Danes but just don’t have adequate space for one.