Ballantyne's Backyard to host the fourth annual walk-through light show, Nov. 28–Dec. 30, 2025
The Carolinas' most dazzling holiday tradition is back — and bigger than ever.
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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.
The Carolinas' most dazzling holiday tradition is back — and bigger than ever.
Major Andrew Wiley from the Salvation Army of Greater Charlotte stopped by Rising this morning to tell us all about the Angel Tree program and about how you can help local families in need here in our community this coming holiday season.
16-year-old Luis Tario was last seen on Halloween in Gastonia driving a dark grey 2017 Nissan Rogue SUV with North Carolina license plate 3CH33RS.
Police released the identities of two men killed in a north Charlotte shooting.
Tamera Mowry-Housley hosts a new baking competition on Hallmark.
Do kids still go trick-or-treating?
Sunny skies carry through much of the workweek ahead as highs return to above-normal values by midweek.
View a full list of the biggest names and concerts happening around Charlotte this week.
Scattered showers overnight east of I-77. Dry weather and sunshine return to start the new week.
A Mooresville police officer is recovering after a suspected drunk driver crashed into the officer’s vehicle on Saturday night.
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