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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Warming Up with Late Week Rain

A beautiful week in-store with a warming trend and late week rain.

Governor Cooper Delivers His Third State Of The State Address

Governor Roy Cooper gave his third State of the State address from the NC House Chamber Monday evening where he recognized the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and provided a vision for economic recovery.

Attorney Chantel Cherry Lassiter Speaks Outside The Pasquotank County Public Safety Building In Elizabeth City Nc Monday April 26 2021

Attorney: Black Man Killed By Deputies Shot In Back Of Head

A Black man killed by deputies in North Carolina was shot in the back of the head and had his hands on his car steering wheel when they opened fire, attorneys for his family said Monday after relatives viewed body camera footage.

Population Growth Gives North Carolina A 14th US House Seat

North Carolina will gain another seat in Congress for the next 10 years, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Monday, the result of a steadily growing population as people arrive for jobs and retirement.

US Population Rises To 331,449,281, Census Bureau Says

The Census Bureau says the population of the United States is 331,449,281. The 7.4% increase over the last decade is the second slowest ever.

Apple’s iPhone Privacy Clampdown Arrives In Latest Update

Once Apple's software is updated, apps that are installed on your device will be required to ask and receive consent to track online activities – a change Facebook fiercely resisted.

Justice Dept. Opens Policing Probe Over Breonna Taylor Death

The Justice Department is opening a sweeping probe into policing in Louisville, Kentucky, over the March 2020 death of Breonna Taylor, who was shot to death by police during a raid at her home, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Monday.

AAA: Pump Prices In Carolinas Still Stable Amid Increasing Gas Demand

Gas price averages in the Carolinas are still maintaining stability, seeing minimal-to-no changes on the week, as U.S. gasoline demand recorded its second highest measurement since mid-March 2020 – indicating that motorists are filling up more often.

US To Share AstraZeneca Shots With World After Safety Check

The U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines with the world once it clears federal safety reviews, the White House said Monday, with as many as 60 million doses expected to be available for export in the coming months.