Canadian wildfire smoke turns air hazardous in the US Midwest. Officials say stay inside
The smoke on Thursday prompted warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangers for people from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.
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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.
The smoke on Thursday prompted warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangers for people from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast.
Bowman Gray Stadium announced Thursday that it will host the Kyle Busch Invitational will be coming soon.
A North Carolina senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein's accusers. Republican Sen. Thom Tillis’ comments Thursday came a day after Blanche’s confirmation hearing.
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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Check out the Gaston County Mugshots from Wednesday, July 15th.
The heat cranks up today with highs in the mid to upper 90s. The high heat and hazy skies will stick around through Friday.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's new liner, once dubbed “American flag blue” by President Donald Trump, has faded to a color closer to gray. An Associated Press team viewed the pool Wednesday from the Washington Monument.
Demolition has officially begun on west Charlotte's historic Excelsior Club on Beatties Ford Road.
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