Union Co. Public Schools Superintendent tells parents to "pack their patience" as kids, staff adjust to new school year routine
It was smooth sailing for Union County Public Schools as more than 39,000 students returned to class on Monday.
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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.
It was smooth sailing for Union County Public Schools as more than 39,000 students returned to class on Monday.
As students head back to class, parents are on high alert after a man accused of threatening mass shootings at five local schools was released from jail.
Teachers across CMS are putting the finishing touches on their rooms as they prepare for students on Tuesday.
On Tuesday night, the school board is expected to vote on whether to make the findings of their investigation into Hill public.
CMPD Chief Estella Patterson is once again asking Charlotte city leaders for a teen curfew.
Tuesday is also a much more comfortable day across the area, and that’s good news for all those kiddos heading back to school. We’ll start the morning in the 60s before temperatures climb into the mid to upper 80s during the afternoon. A few spots could still touch 90, but overall, it won’t have an oppressive feel. The lower humidity will make a noticeable difference. Sunny skies will dominate the weather game Tuesday, so just grab the backpack, throw on the shorts and short sleeves, and you’re good to go kiddos!ee
A 20-year-old woman was arrested for her connection to a stabbing incident.
Lancaster County authorities have arrested a man in connection to drug bust at a Lancaster home.
“The first day of school is always exciting and holds so much promise for the students starting school across our state!”
Back-to-school season can be an opportunity for parents to help their children learn lessons that go beyond the classroom.
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