POLITICAL WRAP: Stimulus on Hold as President Trump Pushes for $2000 Checks
The stimulus bill remains unsigned as President Trump digs in on his demand to increase direct payments to Americans.
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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.
The stimulus bill remains unsigned as President Trump digs in on his demand to increase direct payments to Americans.
The Hornets host the Nets on Sunday.
Gastonia Police say the Amber Alert for Kaysie Jay Lipscomb has been canceled, after she was found safe in Union County, NC in the Stallings area. The Union Co. Sheriff's Office has taken suspect Raheem Tyshawn Pate into custody on unrelated charges.
Sunshine and southerly winds will fuel a warming trend over the next few days. Enjoy!
The coldest air we've seen all year arrives for our Christmas night, as lows dip into the teens and single-digits.
The fundraiser reaching almost $10,000.
Millions of people are betting on themselves and starting their own business during the pandemic. That includes young people in the Charlotte area. They’re using their time to grow their business ideas that are being fostered at ACE Academy Charter School.
An explosion shook the largely deserted streets of downtown Nashville early Christmas morning, shattering windows, damaging buildings and wounding three people. Authorities said they believed the blast was intentional. The FBI is leading the investigation.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives say 16-year-old Katherine Lopez Cruz and 13-year-old Michelle Robles were killed in a shooting in east Charlotte on December 24th.
This week the final two groups face off to win the competition and we will see performances by our judges Mikalah Gordon, Brandon Rogers and Garry Gary Beers at 8 p.m. in the series finale of The Christmas Caroler Challenge on WCCB Charlotte's CW.
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