Kim Coon

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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8PM: The Flash "Good-Bye Vibrations"

Cisco and Kamila tell the team they are leaving Central City on a new episode of The Flash at 8 PM tonight on WCCB Charlotte's CW.

DMV: Prepare For Long Lines This Summer, Try Online Instead

Get ready for long lines at North Carolina DMV offices this summer as pandemic delays and economic forces bring record demand for licenses.

Charlotte Man Gets 25 Years In 2018 Gunshot Slaying In SC

A Charlotte man was sentenced to 25 years in prison in the death of a man who was shot to death while driving, authorities said Monday.

Heavy Rain, Localized Flooding Threat Returns Today

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More PM Rain/Storm chances. Tropical-like pattern through the end of the week.

Global Glitch: Swaths Of Internet Go Down After Cloud Outage

Multiple major websites went offline briefly Tuesday after an apparent outage at the cloud service company Fastly, and there were still reports of sporadic disruptions after the company patched the problem about an hour later.

Edge On The Clock: Jeff Bezos Is Going To Space

Amazon CEO and Blue Origin Founder, Jeff Bezos says he and his brother will among the first two people to go to space in July.

Edge: Apple Employees Upset About Returning To Work

A few thousand Apple employees have banned together to combat Apple's new return to work policy, which includes a hybrid schedule for most. The employees claim the new format goes against standard inclusion and diversity policies.

Meck Co. Commission & CMS Board Head to Mediation Over Funding Dispute

The funding dispute between the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Board and Mecklenburg County Commissioners is now heading to mediation. The two sides couldn't work things out during a joint meeting held Monday.

Lifeguard Shortages In Mecklenburg County Trickling Down To Neighborhood Pools And Causing Staffing Problems

A message was sent to neighbors Friday in the Wellington neighborhood off Prosperity Church Road in North Charlotte. The pool closed on Saturday because of staffing issues saying: "It just takes 1 guard to call in sick, and our pool would close. This was never an issue before because there were always plenty of guards to go around and pick up extra shifts. This is not the case this summer."