Kim Coon

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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.

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What The Tech: Crisis Text Line

What The Tech: Crisis Text Line

Teenagers today do not like talking on the phone. At least with people they don't know. But they do text and that's how a group of volunteer counselors are connecting with teenagers who need to talk to someone about whatever it is they're struggling with.

Smart Shopper: $5 Tickets To The Knights' Fest

Smart Shopper: $5 Tickets to Knights Fest

Come celebrate the beginning of the Charlotte Knights’ season this Saturday, April 2nd, 2022. The pre-game catch and baseball toss starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 12 p.m.

Breezy Friday With A Nice Weekend

Breezy & Sunny Friday

Discussion: The cold front continues to push east of our area with drier air building in. Dry conditions dominate Friday with a breeze still in place. A low pressure system…

Huntersville Politicians Get Into Social Media Scuffle

Huntersville Politicians Get Into Social Media Scuffle

After Florida passed its so-called "Don't Say Gay Bill", Huntersville Mayor Pro Tem Stacy Phillips Tweeted on March 9th saying: "If you're a kid living in a #don'tsaygay state & feel like you don't have an adult to talk to, I got you. You're welcome to slide into my dms to talk, to share, to express yourself confidentially. It'd be an honor to be your auntie by blessing. You're perfect just the way you are."

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Text2Win "Vicious Fun" On Blu-ray

Text “TRAPPED” to 31403 by 9 PM Tuesday for your chance to win the comedy-horror, VICIOUS FUN. Two winners will each get a copy on Blu-ray.