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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Snow chances rise into weekend

The Carolinas remain dry through Thursday, but snow chances begin to pick up by Friday's end - and significant totals are on the table for many.

Dhs Responds As Immigrants Sleep In The Cold

DHS says immigrants should self-deport to avoid long wait times for appointments

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Hornets beat Grizzlies 112-97 to top victory total from all of last season

Brandon Miller scored 26 points, Moussa Diabate had 18 points and 20 rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets topped their victory total from all of last season, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 112-97 on Wednesday night.

Chilly conditions with sunshine persist

Tonight, and Thursday bring a very slow improvement in temperatures, and even that comes with an asterisk. Afternoon highs will creep into the low to mid-40s, which sounds nice until you remember late January usually feels closer to the low 50s. So yes, it’s progress, just not the kind you really feel.