About Melissa Wade

Melissa Wade-Cutler is a native of North Carolina, where she was born and raised. She is the wife of Darryl and the mother of two beautiful children, daughter Darius and son Matthew. She attended the University of Carolina in Chapel Hill where she received her B.A. in Communications. She began her radio career in 1991 at WFXC in Durham. She has also worked with WQOK in Raleigh and WAMO in Pittsburgh, PA as a morning show co-host.

Currently, you can hear Melissa Monday – Friday at the midday from 10am – 3pm on The Light 103.9, where she is widely known as Melissa “Wade in the Water.” Melissa has been on the radio for over 25 years and is well known by her listeners and in the community. You can often find Melissa out in the community speaking at different events or even walking for some of her favorite causes.

Melissa also has a love for the stage and is the Owner/CEO of “Wade in the Water” Productions. She has performed in various plays, and musicals, written and directed her own stage plays as well as others under her business umbrella “Wade In The Water, LLC.” She conducts and acting camp for kids every summer; which teaches and features participating youth in an actual play presentation of acting and dance. You can read more about Melissa and upcoming events on her website at wadeinthewaterproductions.com

Melissa is a Sr. Elder at Kingdom Community International in Bahama, NC, where she oversees the Arts department which includes: dance, step, mime, flag and a drama department.

Here is a list of community events that are free and open to the public from our “community calendar of events”  CLICK HERE to see more and to post your own free event.   FRIDAY APRIL 26TH Calling All Women! Join First Calvary Baptist Church for our Annual Womanhood Weekend 2024: Worthy! (Psalm 139:14). Join […]

As the school year ends, kids are getting prepared for their end of grade tests before summer break begins. Here some of what you need to know about your child’s EOG: They are administered to all students in grades three through eight during the last week of school, and they are standardized, multiple choice exams […]

The North Carolina Turnpike Authority and the FBI warn of a new toll road scam using text messages to demand payment for unpaid toll fees.

Two Raleigh schools, Athens Drive High School and Conn Elementary School, have earned the top two spots for magnet schools in the nation.

Tim Godfrey is undeniably a music maestro of international repute!  this creative gospel artist is known for his unique style of blending contemporary sounds with his native African rhythms. he has made music with many including the world renowned track “nara” featuring award winning – Travis Greene. this newest song – “Big God” is a […]

Sarah Jakes Roberts talks new book, conference and empowering women with Melissa Wade at Women's Empowerment 2024.

  CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES FOR GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING GOSPEL MUSIC LEGEND SANDRA CROUCH  WILL BE STREAMED APRIL 16-17, 2024  FROM FAITHFUL CENTRAL BIBLE CHURCH IN INGLEWOOD, CA  Pastor Marvin and Bebe Winans Will Attend Home Going Service, Eulogy To Be Delivered By Crouch’s Spiritual Son and Assistant Church Pastor, Kenneth J. Cook…  Celebration of Life Service (April […]

  Ben & Jerry’s 2024 Free Cone Day is (TODAY) Tuesday, April 16 Enjoy a free ice cream cone from Ben & Jerry’s on Tuesday, April 16 during their annual Free Cone Day! This offer is available between 12 noon and 8 pm at participating Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shops. There is no coupon required. See the […]

In April of 2020, we lost our good friend and brother, Troy Sneed to Covid. Troy Sneed was one of Gospel Music’s greatest, giving us hits like “Hallelujah”,  “Work It Out”, My Heart Says Yes”, All is Well”, “Lay It Down”, “Kept By His Grace” and more. With much anticipation, his family has presented a […]

Great news!!! The Light 103.9, your inspiration station, has made it to the 1st round for the 39th Annual Stellar Awards for Gospel Music Radio Station of the year!!! Now, we need your votes to get to the 2nd round…  CLICK HERE or Go to stellarawards.com and vote for the light 103.9 for Top Market […]