Kenneth Lee Jr.
NewscasterKenny is a Maryland native who began his career in media as a sportswriter at Tuskegee University, covering SIAC sports working for the athletic department and as a sports correspondent for the Tuskegee Campus Digest. Following his time at Tuskegee, he was accepted to the NASCAR Diversity Internship Program as a Marketing Intern for The NASCAR Foundation in Daytona Beach, Florida in 2017.
An avid NASCAR fan, Kenny turned his affection into a career after joining the Motor Racing Network as an Associate Producer in 2018. Then he transitioned to NASCAR in 2020 and became the Senior Coordinator of Track Content. Kenny managed social media strategies for NASCAR’s Midwest region, including Kansas Speedway, Watkins Glen International, Michigan International Speedway, Iowa Speedway, and Chicagoland Speedway.
In his young career, Kenny has published over 100 articles for a bevy of outlets, including Motor Racing Network, NASCAR Home Tracks, the Prince George’s County Sentinel, and NASCAR.com. ESPNʼs Undefeated also featured Kenny in an interview with former ESPN President John Skipper.
He is also an aviation enthusiast who spends time plane-spotting and participates in the flight simulation community.
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Carolina Panthers quarterback and Davidson Day School standout Will Grier said he is retiring. The 31-year-old was originally drafted by the Panthers in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
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Charlotte FC said fan feedback showed the licenses created a financial barrier for people interested in becoming season ticket members.
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A Huntersville police officer has been charged with driving while impaired after authorities say he reported for duty Wednesday morning showing signs of impairment.
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has appointed the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham to serve as the state’s interim U.S. senator. -
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Charlotte light rail riders should prepare for schedule changes beginning Monday as the Charlotte Area Transit System starts drainage work along the Blue Line. -
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining 48 other attorneys general in calling on the FCC to crack down on scam robocalls. -
North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed House Bill 437, a measure aimed at homelessness and drug activity near shelters. -
On Friday evening, food trucks and vendors filled the parking lot of the newly opened Kemba Walker Sports Academy in downtown Concord. -
The Charlotte Hornets’ blockbuster trade Thursday sent shockwaves through NBA fans and surprised people hoping to see the team build on last season’s unexpected success.
