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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Scattered to Numerous PM Storms

More rain and storms this afternoon.

Wilson's World: Celebrating 3 Years Of Cuplux Coffee Dive Thru In West Charlotte

Wilson's World: Celebrating 3 Years of Great Coffee with Cuplux in West Charlotte

This morning Wilson was visiting with Ian Kolb of Cuplux to talk about his drive thru coffee business and how they are going to celebrate their 3rd anniversary this Saturday.

Edge On The Clock: Michelle Obama Reveals She Has "Low-Grade Depression"

Former First Lady Michelle Obama slammed the Trump Administration on the latest episode of her podcast. Obama said she is "dealing with some form of low-grade depression" due to what she calls the administration's hypocrisy.

Local Business Owners Beg For Chance To Prove They Can Re-Open Safely, As COVID Cases Rise In NC

Another delay in re-opening. Now, local bar and gym owners make their case, again, for why they should be allowed to get back to business.

Teachers In Union County Are Speaking Out About The District's Back-to-School Plan

The Union County school board is moving forward with Plan B. A hybrid of face-to-face and remote learning. Students will go to school once a week, based on the day they're assigned, then learn remotely the other days. All students will remote learn on Fridays.

Extension Of COVID-19 Phase Two For Five Weeks; Bars And Gyms To Remain Closed

Thousands of businesses across North Carolina remain closed following Governor Cooper’s decision to extend the “Phase Two” order another five weeks.

Facebook Deletes Trump Post Where He Cited Virus Misinformation

Facebook has deleted a post by President Donald Trump for the first time, saying it violated its policy against spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.

Boys & Girls Club Of Cabarrus County Completes Expansion

The new addition to the Boys & Girls Club of Cabarrus County increases the square footage by 60 percent, and allows the Club to serve over 300 children, according to a news release.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Approves Plan To Provide A New Drinking Water Source In Monroe

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved a plan allowing Duke Energy to draw water from Lake Tillery as part of The Yadkin Regional Water Supply Project, according to a news release.

Virus Testing In The U.S. Is Dropping, Even As Deaths Mount

U.S. testing for the coronavirus is dropping even as infections remain high and the death toll rises by more than 1,000 a day, a worrisome trend that officials attribute largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to learn the results.