Chilly Start to Workweek, Warmth Steadily Builds
Most communities will wake up to the 30s and 40s Monday morning, but the Metro could see the 80s by the end of the week.
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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.
Most communities will wake up to the 30s and 40s Monday morning, but the Metro could see the 80s by the end of the week.
Authorities are searching for a wanted suspect with an extended criminal history record following a lengthy police chase, according to the Gaston County Police Department.
A motorcyclist died Saturday morning after driving off the road and hitting the median cable barrier on US 321 highway in Catawba County, according to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol.
One person died and another was sent to the hospital on Saturday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash on West Springs Highway in the Town of Jonesville, according to The South Carolina Highway Patrol.
One lucky ticket purchased in North Carolina for Saturday’s Powerball drawing matched all five white balls to win a $1 million prize.
Lionel Messi played the entire game on artificial turf in Inter Miami’s season finale on Saturday night, and Charlotte FC qualified for the MLS playoffs with a 1-0 victory.
Temperatures remain below average through the weekend before a winsome warm-up builds into the workweek.
A tour bus headed south on Interstate 85 collided with two vehicles in Cabarrus County, causing the highway to be closed for several hours.
A cash reward is now being offered for any information that could help bring home Lauren Heath, a missing Union County teen.
While screenwriters are busy back at work, film and TV actors remain on picket lines, with the longest strike in their history hitting the 100-day mark on Saturday after talks broke off with studios
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