Chilly Thursday, Warmer Weekend
Cool and dry again today with highs in the low 60s. Patchy frost possible again tonight as temps dip into the 30s and 40s. Warming up this weekend.
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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.
Cool and dry again today with highs in the low 60s. Patchy frost possible again tonight as temps dip into the 30s and 40s. Warming up this weekend.
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Police are conducting a homicide investigation after one person was killed in the University City area on Wednesday night.
Alerts: Freeze Warning in effect for Ashe, Watauga, Avery, Caldwell and Burke counties from 2 AM to 10 AM Thursday. Frost Advisory in effect for all other counties…
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The Gastonia Baseball Club announced that the team will be known as the Gastonia Ghost Peppers starting in 2025.
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