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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Mecklenburg Co. Sheriff Garry McFadden "pleased" that county isn't on DOJ list of "sanctuary cities"

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden on Wednesday issued a news release, reminding the public that the county is not a sanctuary jurisdiction.

City of Monroe issues boil water notice for all customers until midday Thursday

A city spokesperson says routine testing detected the presence of E. coli in a small section of the way system near the Monroe Fire Department station 4 at 3907 Old Charlotte Highway.

Ex Salisbury Police Officer Hired By Ucso

Union County Sheriff's Office hires ex-Salisbury officer accused of violating department policy in video with K9

An internal investigation by the Salisbury Police Department found James Hampton acted inappropriately and "in a manner entirely inconsistent with the department's policy."

Back To School Shopping Can Bust Budgets For Families

Families struggle to pay for school supplies but there are local resources to help

We’re days away from the start of the new year for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools and a lot of local parents are still scrambling to get all the back to school essentials for their kids. The cost of school supplies is up and more people are in need of help.

Viral video of blindfolded Charlotte chess players brings renewed attention to the game

A sightless Naroditsky beat his competition in a game of Bullet Chess in just 44 seconds. The video posted last month, has been viewed 5.5 million times on Instagram.

Special Olympics North Carolina takes silver medal in 3x3 Basketball Tournament

A Special Olympics North Carolina team brought home a silver medal in their division in the 2025 Special Olympics North America Unified Women’s 3x3 Basketball Tournament earlier this month.

How to get kids back on a sleep schedule for the school year

Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a regular sleep routine with the start of a new school year.

Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

The White House says the number of National Guard troops in Washington will ramp up and federal officers will be on the streets of the nation’s capital around the clock.

Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | August 16th and August 17th

Looking for the top events in Charlotte this weekend? WCCB has curated the perfect list for you that includes events like the Charlotte Pride Festival, Charlotte All Star Comedy Jam and the Magic of Eric Eaton. Click through the photo gallery to view Charlotte’s hottest events this weekend!