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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Dr. Raynard Washington's resignation as Mecklenburg Health Director effective immediately

During his tenure with the county, Dr. Washington established the state's first Office of Violence Prevention

Talk, Truth, Tea: Bruno Mars Sets Tickets Sales Record

Talk, Truth, Tea: Bruno Mars ticket sales set record

Bruno Mars sets a single day record for ticket sales.

Rise & Chime In: What's the worst pick-up line you've said or heard?

The Rising Crew discusses the worst pick-up lines they've ever heard.

High Impact Winter Storm Likely For Carolinas This Weekend

Temperatures slowly recover, weekend winter storm chances rise

Highs rise near 60° around the Metro by Thursday, but another major cold snap will set the stage for a high-impact winter storm this weekend.

Man Wanted In Decade Old Charlotte Murder Arrested

Man accused of 2016 Charlotte murder caught in Mexico

A man accused of a Charlotte woman’s murder nearly a decade ago has been captured in Mexico. Local and federal investigators have been following leads on Alex Castillo for decades. He has been on the FBI's Most Wanted list

Clear and cold Tuesday with a slight warming mid-week

Winter is definitely making itself known this week. Cold air will be in control for the next several days, with temperatures staying well below what we normally see in January until about midweek. The good news, we’ll have plenty of sunshine, so while it’ll be cold, the days will look bright and even feel pretty nice if you’re bundled up. Tonight, will remain clear and cold, and a good night to go check out the aurora as a big geomagnetic storm is expected after 11pm and into tomorrow morning.

Strongest solar radiation storm in 20 Years hits Earth; aurora borealis possible in NC tonight

The largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years hits Earth, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center. This will be the second-strongest level issued by NOAA for geomagnetic storms. The concern tonight is a severe geomagnetic storm of this magnitude can potentially affect the Earth’s power grids, satellites, and aircraft data.