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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Winter Chill Lingers, Snow Chances Rise This Weekend

Winter chill lingers, weekend snow chances rise

Highs remain below average through the remainder of the workweek as snow chances trend upward this weekend.

The Edge: Southwest Airlines called out for new "fatphobic" policy

Southwest Airlines has officially ended its 53-year tradition of open seating. The airline is rolling out a controversial policy change that will increase ticket costs for some plus-size passengers.

The Edge: Tyra spills the tea on "Top Model"

The truth behind "America's Next Top Model" is about to come to light. In the new trailer for Netflix's upcoming documentary, "Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model," host Tyra Banks admitted that she "went too far" on the competition series.

The Edge: Should ICE target the Super Bowl?

The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set for a high-stakes rematch of their 2015 championship, but the game is being overshadowed by a directive from President Donald Trump.

Immigrants Camping Out To Avoid Deportation

Immigrants camping outside DHS office in bitter cold because of long wait times

Dozens of immigrants sleep outside of the Department of Homeland Security office on Tyvola Center Drive hoping to be first in line when the doors open.

More cold continuing through the week

As we move into the middle of the week, temperatures begin a slow and steady climb with an emphasis on slow. Wednesday and Thursday bring a slightly milder air mass, allowing highs to inch into the low to mid-40s. While that’s technically warmer, it’s still running well below our typical late-January average in the low 50s. Expect a mix of clouds and sunshine during the day, paired with cold mornings as overnight lows hover near 20 degrees. Winter layers remain a daily necessity.

Rising Spotlight: Nutu App

In this week’s Rising Spotlight, Tonya Rivens chats with Dawn Menning, Program Director for Digital Health at Willow Laboratories, about Nutu—an innovative, health-and-wellness app that’s making a difference.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to remain remote on Wednesday

Due to leftover wintry weather, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools will have a remote school day for students on Wednesday.

Duke and QB Darian Mensah reach settlement to resolve legal fight, clearing way for his transfer

Mensah, who transferred from Tulane and led the Blue Devils to their first outright ACC title since 1962, had signed a two-season contract in July 2025 running through 2026 that paid him for exclusive rights to market his name, image and likeness (NIL) tied to playing college football.