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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A Wet Start To The Weekend

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Greece: Searchers See Body Part, Seats, Luggage

Greece's defense minister says Greek authorities have received notification that Egyptian authorities had spotted a body part, two seats and suitcases during their search in the Mediterranean Sea for the crashed EgyptAir Flight 804.

EDGE On Demand- Self Driving Cars

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Would You Ride In A Self-Driving Car?

Like all self-driving cars approved for testing, Uber's vehicle will have a safety driver who can take over the controls if necessary. The company has begun testing in Pittsburgh, but that could eventually…

EDGE On The Clock- Lawmaker Apologizes

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Exclusive WCCB Interview with the Ferrell Family

TALLAHASSEE, FL -- A young man shot and killed by a Charlotte Mecklenburg police officer. A controversial trial that left his family angry and empty. WCCB Charlotte went to Tallahassee, Florida for an exclusive interview…