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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Craig's Final Bond Takes $56 Million At Domestic Box Office

After over 18 months of pandemic delays, “No Time to Die” opened on target. The final James Bond film of the Daniel Craig era grossed $56 million from 4,407 North American theaters, according to studio estimates on Sunday, to easily take the first-place spot.

Sunny Sunday, More Clouds Possible Monday

Warm Workweek Ahead

Clouds and winds out of the northeast will keep things on the cooler side on Monday, but it's only uphill from there.

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How One Facebook Worker Unfriended The Giant Social Network

Less than two years after Facebook hired Frances Haugen to help correct dangerous distortions spilling across its platform, she had seen enough. When the 37-year-old data scientist went before Congress and the cameras last week to accuse Facebook of pursuing profit over safety, it was likely the most consequential choice of her life.

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9PM: Killer Camp "A Smashing Sequel"

Thirteen new campers arrive at Camp Pleasant excited and ready for fun but are quickly reminded by host Camp Counselor Bobby that not everyone will survive ... all on the season premiere of Killer Camp at 9PM tonight on WCCB Charlotte's CW. 

9 Year Old Killed After Being Hit By Car

9-Year-Old Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle At Pineville Hotel

Pineville Police are investigating a deadly pedestrian accident involving a vehicle. We're told a 9-year-old was killed. Police say it happened at the Suburban Lodge on Feldfarm Lane. Authorities say the driver remained on the scene and is cooperating with police.

Sunny Sunday, More Clouds Possible Monday

Rain Wanes, Warmth Waxes

It's been a messy workweek, but we'll be well-rewarded for our patience with plentiful sunshine this weekend.