Texas Governor Greg Abbott Tests Positive For COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released from his office.
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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.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released from his office.
Police say Willie Allen is facing several weapons charges after a 4-year-old was accidentally shot by another child in northwest Charlotte.
Tim Tebow’s comeback and NFL career are over. The Jacksonville Jaguars waived Tebow on Tuesday, parting with the 2007 Heisman Trophy winner who switched from quarterback to tight end in hopes of rejuvenating his pro football career.
The Carolina Panthers traded 2020 second-round draft pick Greg Little to the Miami Dolphins for a seventh-round draft pick in 2022 on Tuesday and placed cornerback Troy Pride Jr. on injured reserve with a knee injury.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged two suspects for the University-area shooting that left a Cabarrus County Sheriff deputy's son dead in 2019.
A Rock Hill woman has been arrested in a 29-year-old cold case involving the death of an infant, officials said Tuesday.
South Carolina reports 1,991 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths in the past 24 hours. Officials say 2,326,831 vaccine doses have been administered out of 4,139,360 vaccine doses received in the state.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department announced Tuesday the opening of the De-Escalation Training Facility at the academy, which is the first of its kind in the Southeast, that will aid in continuing de-escalation training efforts for officers that will enhance communication skills and increase opportunities for better outcomes through real-life scenarios.
Here we are, in the belly of summer. Time to make the most of the season’s bountiful produce before it’s gone!
Tornado warnings have been issued throughout the WCCB viewing area as Tropical Depression Fred moves north. Tornado warnings have been issued in Alexander, Iredell, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Avery, Yancey, Mitchell, and Wilkes Counties.
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