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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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police will look to reduce sworn-in officers time at minor traffic accidents with the newly launched Civilian Crash Unit. -
The Carolina Panthers said rookie running back Jonathan Brooks re-tore his ACL against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday and will have season ending surgery. Brooks spent most of this season recovering from a previous ACL tear he suffered in college. During a press conference today (MONDAY) head coach Dave Canales said it’s tough to see Brooks hurt again.
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Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is expanding its operation at Concord Padgett Regional Airport by adding a base and two additional flights beginning in 2025, continuing its push to break into the market just outside of Charlotte. -
Queens University President Dan Lugo will be stepping down at the end of the current academic year after five years as the university’s president.
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Mecklenburg County is offering free COVID and flu vaccines for uninsured residents.
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The Thanksgiving travel season has begun at Charlotte Douglas International Airport and airport officials are anticipating the busiest on record, with a 7% increase in passengers compared to last year.
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The Lovin’ Life Music Festival has announced its headliners for next year’s multiday music festival in uptown Charlotte. -
The campaign is part of the university’s efforts to connect with the city of Charlotte and grow beyond its roots as a smaller, regional school into a research powerhouse.
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Thousands of runners pushed themselves across the finish line Saturday at the 20th annual Novant Health Charlotte Marathon. Some ran for glory, others for brunch. -
Federal prosecutors say Greg Lindberg, 54, pleaded guilty to a $2 billion fraud and money laundering scheme.
