Kim Coon

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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West Charlotte neighbor rescues man trapped in car by fallen tree

The homeowner says he went outside to move his car after seeing the tree swaying in the wind. The tree then fell on his house and on the car, trapping him inside.

16yo Girl Dies After Tree Crashes Into Home

16-year-old girl dies after tree crashes into her Huntersville home

Family members say a 16-year-old girl has died after a tree crashed into a home in Huntersville.

Darline Graham Nordone, Sister Of Lindsey Graham, Chosen To Fulfill Remainder Of His Us Senate Term

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister will temporarily fill his senate seat

South Carolina has a new Senator. Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother's temporary replacement in the Senate.

Preliminary report shows Sen. Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection

A preliminary report from the D.C. Medical Examiner's Office shows Lindsey Graham died from an aortic dissection.

Lingering showers and clouds to start Tuesday

Tuesday morning starts with a few lingering showers and cloudy skies until early afternoon. By the afternoon, sunshine will become much more common, and you'll definitely notice the difference. Highs will reach the low 70s in the mountains and the mid to upper 80s across the Piedmont with dry air moving back in.

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Graham’s temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate. Graham died at age 71 over the weekend. Nordone will serve the remaining months of his term, which ends in January.

12 states challenge Paramount's takeover of Warner, say merger would 'extinguish competition'

Twelve states are suing to block Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. They argued in a lawsuit Monday that the $81 billion merger would “extinguish competition” in Hollywood and lead to fewer choices for consumers across the U.S. The office of California’s attorney general is leading the coalition.

Mecklenburg County Mugshots July 12th

Check out the Mecklenburg County Mugshots from Sunday, July 12th.

Oil prices rise following the latest fighting in the Middle East, as AI stocks sink

Oil prices jumped following a weekend of attacks in the Middle East, while slumping AI stocks weighed on stock markets. Brent crude’s price climbed nearly 10% Monday after the United States and Iran each said the Strait of Hormuz is under its control.

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Jessica Fickenscher named general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway

Speedway Motorsports CEO Marcus Smith today announced the promotion of longtime executive Jessica Fickenscher to general manager of Charlotte Motor Speedway, elevating one of the company's most respected leaders to oversee daily operations at America's Home for Racing.