North America’s largest commuter rail system faces a potential shutdown
Contract negotiations were taking place Friday aimed at reaching a deal that would avert a walkout by locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and other train workers.
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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.
Contract negotiations were taking place Friday aimed at reaching a deal that would avert a walkout by locomotive engineers, machinists, signalmen and other train workers.
A Charlotte woman was sentenced to over 21 years in prison for producing child sexual abuse material.
The FBI is offering a $200,000 reward for information leading to the capture of a former U.S. Air Force counterintelligence specialist who defected to Iran in 2013.
A second suspect has been charged with murder in connection to a deadly shooting in Uptown Charlotte in November 2025.
One person died and another was seriously injured following a shooting in northeast Charlotte overnight.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial has ended in a mistrial.
The Carolina Panthers’ second-round pick Lee Hunter signed his four-year rookie contract on Friday.
The 2026 Cheerwine Festival kicks off tomorrow in downtown Salisbury.
Comedian Donnell Rawlings is taking the stage at The Comedy Zone this weekend.
The PenFed Foundation for military heroes is providing support for Veterans and their families.
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