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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College Baseball Returns To Atrium Health Ballpark

After successfully holding games throughout March, officials with Atrium Health Ballpark welcome fans back to watch two area college teams play this April.

Increasing Clouds with a Few Showers

Clouds increase on Thursday with PM showers for some neighborhoods.

Virginia Becomes First Southern State To Legalize Marijuana

Virginia became the first Southern state to legalize marijuana Wednesday, as lawmakers voted to approve Gov. Ralph Northam’s proposed changes to a bill that will allow adults to possess and cultivate small amounts of the drug starting in July.

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Learn To Fish In Fayetteville This April

Trained volunteers and staff with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission will lead participants through a series of fishing workshops this April 2021, teaching everything from the fishing basics to surf fishing, fly-fishing, and more.

Caldwell County Hosts 2021 Drive-Thru Child Health And Safety Fair

On Wednesday, April 14th the Caldwell County Health Department will host the 2021 Child Health and Safety Fair as a drive-thru for parents and kids under 5-years-old.

Troopers: 2 Dead After A Fatal Collision In Chester County

South Carolina troopers say two drivers died Wednesday morning after getting into a head-on collision on Catawba River Road in Chester County.

Dejanarell Cherry Murder Possession Of Firearm By Felon

Man Charged With Murder After Skeletal Remains Found In Wooded Area Of North Charlotte

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has charged a 36-year-old man after skeletal remains were found in a wooded area in north Charlotte on March 28th.

AAA Survey: Traveler Optimism Grows As Summer Approaches

Traveler confidence is growing as COVID-19 vaccinations become more readily available. A new AAA survey reveals that nearly half of North Carolinians (48%) are comfortable taking a trip. That’s a 12 percentage-point increase compared to our previous survey in January.

Day Seven Of Testimony In Derek Chauvin Trial

Officer Derek Chauvin had his knee on George Floyd’s neck — and was bearing down with most of his weight — the entire 9 1/2 minutes the Black man lay facedown with his hands cuffed behind his back, a use-of-force expert testified Wednesday at Chauvin’s murder trial.