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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8PM: Walker – Series Premiere Encore

Texas Ranger Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two with his own moral code, returns home after being undercover, only to discover there's harder work to be done, tonight at 8 PM on WCCB Charlotte's CW.

9PM: Legacies "We're Not Worthy"

When a medieval monster arrives with a challenge, the students are left scrambling to guess which one of them may be a worthy opponent tonight at 9 PM on WCCB Charlotte's CW.

Hidden Gems of CLT: Mocco Bistro

On this week’s Hidden Gems of Charlotte, Alex Elich visits Mocco Bistro, tucked between an auto store and a copy shop on South Boulevard. Authentic is the name of the game for Mocco Bistro.  Everything handmade by "Yia Yia" aka grandma in Greek.