Kim Coon

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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Missing Concord teen found dead

Missing Concord teen found dead Monday night, investigators believe she died from alcohol and extreme cold

A Bit Warmer Tuesday, Wintry Weather Possible Wednesday Night

A bit warmer Tuesday, watching for rain & snow Wednesday evening

Another bout of wintry weather is possible Wednesday overnight into Thursday, but it won't amount to much - if anything at all.

2 Dogs Left In Winter Storm With No Shelter

2 dogs left chained, with no shelter, in Charlotte snow storm

Two dogs left abandoned in the snow over the weekend are now safe and warm at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Control.

York County Sheriff's deputies shoot, kill man with knife

South Carolina state law enforcement officials are investigating a deputy-involved shooting. The York County Sheriff's Office says it happened last Friday at a home on Pine Ridge Court in Fort Mill.

Local teen wanted in connection to double murder turns himself in

A 16-year-old wanted in connection with a deadly double-shooting is now behind bars. Detectives say Raheem Glascoe, Junior turned himself in Monday morning.

1 Person Hospitalized After Apartment Shooting

1 shot, wounded at apartment complex in north Charlotte

A shooting investigation is underway in north Charlotte. It happened at the Evoke Living Apartments just off Sugar Creek Road around 6:30 Monday night.

Dozens of NC DMVs cut their hours; will no longer open at 7AM

Amid already high wait times, North Carolina's DMV is cutting its hours. 90 offices across the state will no longer open at 7 AM.

Tracking a rain and a few flurries mid-week

Over the next couple of days, melting will continue across areas, especially where the sun can reach it. Shadier spots, as usual, will be slower to let go. Tonight we'll stay mostly clear with calm winds in the lower 20s. By Tuesday those higher elevations should finally break above freezing, with temperatures continuing to trend upward. Tuesday ends up being the warmest day in the short term, with many lower-elevation spots reaching the upper 40s to low 50s.