11-year-old Braydon Smith stopped an intruder who tried to rob his home with a machete. Braydon was home alone when 19-year-old Jataveon Dashawn Hall climbed through a window in an attempted robbery. Braydon Smith, told ABC11 that he was on the phone with his mom when the suspect entered the home through a window. […]
Friday, we talked to the niece of Myra Singleton Thompson who was a victim of the Charleston church shooting. Davida shared her family’s story and encourages everyone to go see the film on Monday or Tuesday. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On June 17, 2015, my aunt, Myra Singleton Thompson, was killed in the Charleston church shooting at Mother […]
Here are some local events that are happening over this weekend. To see more and to post your own CLICK HERE http://thelightnc.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?PageType=APPROVED&contestid=46430 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!!! About My Father’s Business Men’s Conference Event Date: June 13-16, 2019 Event Time: 7:00pm (13-14) 12:00pm (15) 11:30am (16) Is this event […]
Pastor Charles Jenkins just drop a new single “Keep The Faith” and he talked to Melissa about his latest project and journey, During the interview he also talks about who is featured on the project, his new clothing line and invites Worship leaders and Music Ministers to email him and get his music free!!! NEW […]
In recognition of “Father’s Day” it’s National Men’s Health and Melissa talked with Dr. Stallings of BCBS of NC about important health issues that men and the women that love them need to be aware of. WORKING MOM WEDNESDAY PRESENTED BY BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA OFFERING A VARIETY OF PLANS FOR […]
Congratulations to Praise 104.7 FM's May Pastor of the Month, Rev. Kevin L. Sykes, Senior Pastor of St. James Baptist Church.
Amazon is offering credit cards to bad and new credit customers. Amazon’s newest credit card is designed to appeal to consumers who are looking to improve their credit score. but it comes with an unusual structure. Read more at Marketwatch.com This card is clearly geared toward a different audience than the company’s other credit cards, […]
Dedicated to teaching about one’s God-given identity through songs like “You Will Win,” “You’re Bigger,” and “It’s Yours,” Jekalyn Carr ministers through her music and so much more. Carr performed at Radio One’s Stone Soul Music and Food Festival over the weekend, where Praise 104.7’s Sheilah “The Belle” Belle caught up with her backstage. […]
Former state NAACP leader Rev. William Barber was simply trying to meet with lawmakers two years ago when he was charged with trespassing at the Legislative Building, his attorney said Tuesday. Barber also says the building is a public building and he and others have a right to be there. Barber was arrested on May […]
If you are heading to the NC beach be on the outlook for sharks. This weekend a 17-year-old girl was bitten by a shark at Fort Macon State Park just before 12:30 p.m, according to a park ranger. Atlantic Beach fire officials said the girl, later identified as Paige Winter, suffered “severe injuries to her […]
Kids can watch movies for just $1 this summer at Regal Cinemas!
“You are my Good Thing.” Bishop Jakes and his wife Serita are sharing their photo shoot and thoughts on Instagram about their 37yr union of marriage. Serita wrote: “Babe, You are my armor, my baker, and my one true love,” Mrs. Jakes caption a photo of the two gazing at one another. “Every love […]