Kim Coon

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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.

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EDGE On Demand- Epipen Prices

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Should The Government Stop This?

The maker of Epipen is expanding programs to help patients pay for them, but not budging on the 600 dollar price tag. Should the government impose drug price controls?

EDGE On The Clock- Solo Banned

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Outrage Over EpiPen Price Hike

Outrage over the skyrocketing cost of EpiPens has parents, health professionals and even celebrities speaking out. Thursday the pharmaceutical company, Mylan announced new financial aid after the price jumped over $600.

Education Equity Focus for Charlotte Black Lives Matter

CHARLOTTE, NC -- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' student assignment review is leading to heated debate on educational equity in the district. Tonight, Charlotte Black Lives Matter held a forum aimed at pushing that topic to…

CMS, CMPD Preps For Back To School

CHARLOTTE, NC-- CMS students are back in class on Monday, and that means you may need to build in a little extra time for the morning and afternoon commute. CMPD officers will be…