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Friday, December 15, 202312/15/2023

A Plane Crashed on I -26! Hear what the MIX96.5 family had to say about the crash!

Melanie & Michael talk with the community about the plane crash on I-26. Lights flickered all over the mountain region,…

Thursday, December 7, 202312/07/2023

Michael takes a shot at Melanie’s ice-skating abilities with Mayor Zeb Smathers on the phone!!

Melanie & Michael talked with the Mayor of Canton, Zeb Smathers about why this year’s Christmas parade is so important.…

Monday, December 4, 202312/04/2023

Melanie’s Low-Key Birthday Party!?!?

Melanie recently had a birthday and her friends wanted to celebrate. She requested a very low-key party. Listen in as…

Friday, December 1, 202312/01/2023

Should you expect your spouse to post something on social media for your Anniversary or Birthday?

Should you expect your spouse to post something nice about you on social media for your Anniversary or Birthday? That…

Friday, October 13, 202310/13/2023

Haywood County Clash Smack Talk. Who will Win tonight’s BIG game, Tuscola or Pisgah!?!

Tonight is the Haywood County Clash at Weatherby Stadium in Waynesville. Tuscola High School Takes on Pisgah High School in…

Monday, September 25, 202309/25/2023

Artist Interview: Goo Goo Dolls, Robby Takac

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Michael interviewed Robby Takac from the Goo Goo Dolls and found out what famous…

Wednesday, August 30, 202308/30/2023

Pat Monahan lead singer of TRAIN talk with The Morning Mix with Melanie & Michael

We talked with Pat Monahan, lead singer of TRAIN about his upcoming show at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Event Center. Michael…

Monday, August 7, 202308/07/2023

Pop Quiz for the new Superintendent of Asheville City Schools, Dr. Maggie Fehrman

Listen in as Melanie & Michael welcome the new Superintendent of Asheville City Schools, Dr. Maggie Fehrman and give her…

Friday, August 4, 202308/04/2023

Thanks for being part of Melanie & Michaels BEST SUMMER EVER!!!!

From the Party Bus MIXperience , Shinedown, Dollywood, First Pitch at the Asheville Tourists, and the Barbie Movie it’s been…

Tuesday, May 16, 202305/16/2023

Shinedown’s Brent Smith talks Asheville & the powerful message behind their song “A Symptom of Being Human”.

The Morning Mix with Melanie & Michael talked with Lead Singer Brent Smith from Shinedown this morning about Asheville and…

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