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.

In the little college town of Louisburg, NC, more than 5 dozen contestants are ready to show their skills for the 39th annual “Parade of Puckerers.”  The International Whistlers Convention runs April 18th – 22ns with contestants coming from 20 states and 9 countries.   Competitors range from elementary school age to those in their 90’s. […]

After Whitney Houston passed, writer Terry McMillan debated on whether or not to move on with the movie sequal.  McMillan’s challenge is whether to do away with the character Savannah, whom Houston played in the first movie or to have someone else take on that role.  While the decision is still up in the air, […]

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Rev. Brickle and Lost Sheep are always in the community doing things for those in need and tomorrow they are having their annual “Spring Holy Ghost Block Party.” Listen to Rev. Brickle tell Melissa everything that will be happening: rev brickle lost sheep ministries   Saturday April 14  10am – 3pm 1500 Garner Rd. corner […]

  Maurette Brown Clark is known for her hits:  One God, It Ain’t Over, Breaking Of Day and more…  Join her as she gives great advice and me (Melissa) as I host “Sunday Showcase” at Greater Cleggs Chapel – 2601 Surl – Mt. Tirzah in Timberlake, NC on Sunday April 15th at 4pm. Listen to […]

  You got to check out the new reality TV show Mary Mary – Thursday night 9pm on WE tv.  See them as they manage being wives, moms, recording artist and more….. “Go Get It”  click here to listen to the interview with Melissa: mary mary interview 4 12 12