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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First What The Fries Location Opens

What The Fries, one of Charlotte’s most beloved food trucks, opens its first brick-and-mortar restaurant.  Chefs/co-owners Greg Williams and Jamie Barnes have been hard at work since December 2020 getting the space at 10707 Park Road, Suite F, (in South Charlotte, near Pineville-Matthews Road) ready.

Hidden Gems Of Clt: Ebony Wine & Spirits

Hidden Gems of CLT: Ebony Wine & Spirits

There's a lot of places to buy wine in Charlotte but not many of them are made by black creators or suppliers. In this week's hidden gems of Charlotte, WCCB'S Alexandra Elich, takes us to Ebony Wine & Spirits, Charlotte's only -black owned wine company.

'round Town With Rising: Gastonia

'Round Town with Rising: Gastonia

Get out, see the sights, ride ‘Round Town with Rising!  Each Tuesday and Thursday we scope out a surprise spot around our city.  The latest locale: Gastonia!

Healthy Headlines: Mammograms And The Covid 19 Vaccine

Healthy Headlines: Mammograms And The COVID-19 Vaccine

Health experts are issuing new guidelines around the timing of mammograms and receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. Amrita Develapalli from Novant Health joins Rising to discuss the side effects and what women should know.

Long Time, No See

9PM: Legacies "Long Time, No See"

MG finds himself on the outs with the Super Squad after a controversial decision he made comes to light on a new episode of Legacies at 9 p.m. tonight on WCCB Charlotte's CW.