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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Eat Black Charlotte Week: Wrap'N'Roll

Eat Black Charlotte Week is underway now! Wrap'N'Roll rolled its food truck up to WCCB to cook up some of their most popular menu items including a calamari and sweet chili po'boy, a lamb burger with potato sticks and a fried egg, and a Nashville hot chicken sandwich.

Newest Lidl Store To Open In University Area On June 16th

Lidl announced its newest store is set to open in Charlotte, North Carolina on June 16th. The first 100 customers will be presented with a special gift card ranging from $5 to $100 each. Shoppers can enter to win a $500 Lidl gift card and take advantage of special giveaways.

8PM: Kung Fu "Silence"

When adjusting to life back at home doesn't go as planned, Nicky turns to Henry for help in her hunt for Zhilan on Kung Fu at 8 PM tonight on WCCB Charlotte's CW.

9PM: Whose Line Is It Anyway? "Amber Riley"

Aisha Tyler hosts as Ryan Stiles, Wayne Brady and Colin Mochrie, along with guest Amber Riley, participate in a variety of sketches and performances implemented with an improvisational finesse and an affinity for musical expression.