Local Teachers Call For Self-Defense Training Following School Tragedies
Security cameras, locked doors, new ID badges: all helpful tools in keeping schools safe, but some teachers are saying they're not enough.
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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.
Security cameras, locked doors, new ID badges: all helpful tools in keeping schools safe, but some teachers are saying they're not enough.
A kid being called a hero in the wake of a tragedy is also taking heat for snapping a selfie in the hospital. Was he being insensitive?
A kid being called a hero in the wake of a tragedy is also taking heat for snapping a selfie in the hospital. Was he being insensitive?
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Most of us don't get to change our names quite that often, but today is the one day you could. It's National Name Yourself Day!
A Yale student was told that at 5' 2" and 95 pounds, she needed to put on weight or face expulsion!
Two weeks after the arrest and resignation of Patrick Cannon, Charlotte has a new mayor.
The 90 minute lockdown at Northwest School of the Arts began around 1pm Wednesday after reports that a student had a weapon.
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