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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Biden Touts Relief For Minority Owned Small Businesses During Charlotte Visit

Democratic presidential challenger Joe Biden spent Wednesday in Charlotte.

Growing Concern Over the Number of Children Shot in Charlotte This Year

There's growing concern over the number of children being shot in Charlotte. CMPD says there have been 49 shooting victims, under 18-years-old, so far this year.

Police Officers Not Charged For Killing Breonna Taylor

A Kentucky grand jury brought no charges against Louisville police for the killing of Breonna Taylor during a drug raid gone wrong, with prosecutors saying Wednesday that two officers who fired their weapons at the Black woman were justified in using force to protect themselves after they were shot at.

Monroe Receives $425,000 Parks And Recreation Grant For Belk-Tonawanda Park Expansion

Governor Roy Cooper says the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) is giving out nearly $5 million to fund 16 projects across the state, including $425,000 to the City of Monroe.

SLED: 5 Individuals Charged In McColl Shooting

Agents with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charge five individuals connected to the August 9th shooting in McColl where a man and pregnant woman were shot, according to a news release.

A Break in the Tropics!

For the first time since September 7th, there are no active tropical systems in the Atlantic.

Lancaster Police Seek Information In Fatal Drug Overdose From March

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office says they are seeking more information on the death of Jason Pitts, 40, after an opioid overdose.

Troopers Find Missing Dog After Fatal Car Crash In Catawba County

Troopers say they found Sarah McKinney's 8-month old dog Zeus after a fatal collision on Monday, September 21st.

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Police: 20-Year-Old Charged After Two Kids Shot While Playing With Rabbit On East Charlotte Apartment Balcony

Charlotte-Mecklenburg detectives charged a 20-year-old man after two children, ages 5 and 11, were hit by gunfire while playing with a rabbit on an east Charlotte apartment balcony Monday.