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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Coming up Tonight at Ten

Big weather changes on the way, cancellations and delays backing up Charlotte-Douglas and a car crash creates a massive pile up Tonight at Ten.

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Fatal Hit and Run in West Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are still searching for vehicle that struck and killed a man in West Charlotte Saturday night. Police said Carrington Ware was crossing Alleghany Street at Pebblebrook Drive when he was struck. The vehicle that hit…

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3.2 Magnitude Aftershock Felt From SC Earthquake

 COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) --  Officials are reporting an aftershock from the earthquake that shook a large part of South Carolina and Georgia last week.   The U.S. Geological Survey's website reported a 3.2 magnitude earthquake at 3:23 p.m. Sunday in…

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Natural Gas Leak Forces Road Closures In Uptown

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Hazmat crews are working to control a natural gas leak in Uptown.  The leak was detected around 9:30 a.m. on South Caldwell Street at 4th Street.  Several roads in the area have been shut down.  Officials say…

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Help Wanted at ALDI

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Help wanted at ALDI. The company plans to hire dozens to work in stores throughout the Charlotte area. Opportunities within ALDI include Part-Time and Full-Time Store Associates and Shift Managers. ALDI will be having two job fairs tomorrow:…

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Sea Life Grand Opening Feb. 20th

CONCORD, N.C. -- After months of anticipation, the new Sea Life Charlotte-Concord Aquarium will open to the public on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at Concord Mills in Concord, NC. Click HERE to see the full media kit for Sea Life…