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- Fair And Balanced Facebook

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Is Facebook Biased?

Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg says he plans to talk with leading conservatives in coming weeks. The announcement comes days after a tech blog claimed Facebook workers routinely suppressed conservative news stories and viewpoints…

EDGE On The Clock- A Slithery Situation

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Stamp Out Hunger Taking Place This Weekend

CHARLOTTE, NC-- You have a chance to help fight hunger this weekend. Postal workers are teaming with Second Harvest Food Bank and loaves and fishes for the annual stamp out hunger food drive.…

HB2 Impact On Transgender Youth In Schools

WCCB Charlotte has learned calls to Charlotte's transgender suicide hotline have doubled since House Bill Two became law. Most of those calls are from teens, the same kids the Obama Administration is trying to protect with a sweeping bathroom protection decree. Supporters and opponents are facing off again over transgender rights and federal finding.