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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Panthers knock off Colts...Niners change QBs...Steelers lose Bell for season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers are the lone unbeaten team in the NFC after Graham Gano's (gah-NOHZ') second field goal of overtime completed a 29-26 triumph over Indianapolis. The Panthers blew a 17-point lead in the final 7:04 of regulation and allowed the Colts to hit the first field goal of OT before improving to 7-0. Cam Newton threw for 248 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in the Panthers' 11th straight regular-season win since last December.

Elton John reflects on past year at annual AIDS gala

NEW YORK (AP) — Elton John says changes in this country over the past year have positively affected the LGBT community, including the Supreme Court's decision on marriage equality. But he says "there's more history to be made" in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Here is the latest South Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Graham Gano kicked a 52-yard field goal in overtime to lift the Carolina Panthers to a 29-26 win over the Indianapolis Colts last night to remain the NFC's only unbeaten team. After Andrew Luck rallied the Colts from 17 points down in the final 7 1/2 minutes of regulation.