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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Drying Out, Warming Up For Workweek Ahead

Drying Out, Warm Workweek Ahead

Showers and storms move out overnight, leading to a beautiful final week of April.

Federal Authorities: Former Bank Employee Charged With Child Porn In N.C.

A former Wells Fargo employee was convicted by a federal jury in Statesville, N.C. on Friday for producing child pornography on his company-owned cell phone.

"We ❤️ Public Schools" North Carolina Tour Stops In Union County

The North Carolina Association of Educators' "We ❤️ Public Schools" tour is making a stop in Union County on Saturday, April 24th to celebrate educators hard work and stress the need for funding at all N.C.'s public schools.

From Scarcity To Abundance: U.S. Faces Calls To Share Vaccines

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Edge On The Clock: Spa Owner Where 2 Clients Contracted HIV Now Indicted On 24 New Felonies

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It's Official: Caitlyn Jenner Is Running For Governor Of California. Do You Think She Could Win?

Caitlyn Jenner hopes to add a new title to her resume: California governor. The former Olympian and reality TV star has officially filed paperwork and is expected to run later this year.

U.S. Lifts Pause, Allowing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccinations To Resume

U.S. lifts pause, allowing Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccinations to resume.

New Community Garden To Be Planted In University City

Volunteers will gather on Sunday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to plant a new meadow filled with native plants in University City.

SpaceX Launches 3rd Crew With Recycled Rocket And Capsule

SpaceX launched four astronauts into orbit Friday using a recycled rocket and capsule, the third crew flight in less than a year for Elon Musk’s rapidly expanding company.

Win John Grisham's New Book "Sooley"

To celebrate the release John Grisham's new book, Sooley, WCCB Charlotte's CW is giving away a library of John Grisham’s sports titles including; Bleachers, Playing for Pizza, Calico Joe and SOOLEY! Ten runner-up winners will each get a copy of the new book, Sooley.