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 County

Cooling Station Now Open In Gastonia For Those In Need

With extreme temperatures across the region, Gaston County Emergency Medical Services (GEMS) and Gaston County Community Support Services (CSS) have partnered with The Salvation Army and opened a public cooling station to help those in need.

Rock Hill Gets $250k From HFH Following April Storm

Habitat for Humanity of York County (HFHYC) is proud to announce a significant commitment of $250,000 in funding to aid the recovery efforts on the South Side of Rock Hill after the catastrophic wind and hailstorm that struck the area on April 20, 2024.

Cats

CATS Independence Day Service Schedule

Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) is announcing that all bus, rail and paratransit services will operate on a Saturday schedule on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day.