Kim Coon

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Kim Coon is a familiar face in the motorsports industry. She has spent the last ten years covering NASCAR, ARCA and motorcycle racing and recently has been seen co-hosting “Off The Grid” on NBC Sports as well as NASCAR’s popular “Glass Case of Emotion” podcast with driver Ryan Blaney.

She is best known for serving as an official spokesperson for NASCAR – acting as a liaison between fans and the exciting world of racing, while activating the title sponsor’s strategic plan through social media, broadcast channels and trackside events.

She currently serves as a pit road reporter for MRN in all three national NASCAR series. When she isn’t at a race track, she’s busy hosting digital assets and live events for NASCAR. Kim also regularly joins the morning news broadcast for WCCB Charlotte, The CW.

Born and raised in Orlando, Florida, Kim got her bachelor’s from the University of Miami (FL), where she double majored in Broadcasting and Religious Studies. She received her master’s in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Alabama. While attending Miami, Kim was a member of the university’s dance team. She also spent two seasons cheering in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers.

She currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kim loves getting her hands dirty with DIY home improvement projects, antique hunting and painting. She is also an avid reader and is always eager to loan from her collection of books.

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Gaston Co. Man Fires Shots at Officers

Officials with the Gaston County Police Department say that 45-year-old Earl William McMillan Jr. has been charged after he fired at officers who responded to his home around 10:15 Saturday morning.

Arrests Made in Robbery Crime Spree

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged Montreal Forman, 24, and Tyrell McDuffie, 23, for their involvement in a string of robberies that started in June.

Ross clutch at line as Lehigh holds off Boston U 89-86

BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — Tim Kempton finished with 25 points — one off his career best — and Kahron Ross added 18, including hitting 8-for-8 from the foul line in the final minute, as Lehigh survived a fiery comeback by Boston University 89-86 on Saturday.

Cumberbatch, Fry, others urge UK to pardon gay men

LONDON (AP) — Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch has joined others in calling for the British government to pardon gay and bisexual men convicted in the past under the defunct "gross indecency" law.