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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Charlotte Community Honors and Remembers Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During Virtual Events

A unique and unforgettable Martin Luther King Jr. Day happened online due to the pandemic. In Charlotte, organizations moved their events and services to a virtual setting, still encouraging people to live with King's message of unity.

Some CMS Parents Struggling With Remote Learning

Whitney Morrow has three children at Huntersville Elementary School. The single mom helps them learn remotely while also trying to work part-time to make ends meet. She doesn't get to her work until her children are done with school.

Teachers Concerned About Return To In Person Learning In Cabarrus Co.

Teachers Raise Concerns As Cabarrus County Schools Return to In-Person Learning

Cabarrus County Schools will return to "Plan B" on Tuesday, despite outcry from many teachers. Some say they're worried the school board is making a decision bowing to political pressure, rather than seriously considering the science and data.

Quiet Weather Pattern Dominates Most of the Week

A quiet week ahead with the best chance of rain arriving late in the week

Man Accused Of Stabbing Two People In Hickory Arrested After Standoff

A man accused of stabbing two people, including his mother, has been arrested after barricading himself inside a Hickory home Monday morning, according to Catawba County deputies.

Biden, Harris Take Break From Inaugural Prep To Mark MLK Day

Two days from the inauguration, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris pitched in on Martin Luther King Jr. Day service projects as a militarized and jittery Washington prepared for a swearing-in that will play out under extraordinary security.

Fisherman Saved From Sunken Vessel Off North Carolina Coast

Coast Guard officials say man has been rescued from his sunken fishing vessel of the North Carolina coast.

State Capitols Boarded Up, Fenced Off, Patrolled By Troops

A double row of chain-link fencing circles the Arizona State Capitol. Windows on the Illinois and Ohio statehouses have been boarded up. National Guard troops in camouflage and flak jackets and heavily armed state troopers were stationed at state capitals across the U.S. in advance of protests planned for Sunday.

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10 Businesses Serving Cocktails To-Go In Charlotte, Limited Time Only

Restaurants are now offering cocktails to-go to support businesses during the pandemic, as health officials urge everyone to stay home to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

At King Event, Sanders Asks North Carolina Workers To Be “Drum Majors”

Better days for North Carolina are ahead if citizens take calculated risks and stand up to fight bigotry, poverty and racial injustice, a state Cabinet member said at Friday’s annual’s Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance by state employees.