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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Foundation For The Carolinas and Wells Fargo partner for a new small business grant. -
Portions of the Carolinas could potentially be in the path of high winds and heavy rain from what is expected to be remnants of Hurricane Ian. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook.
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Winthrop University students will get to live like the Jetsons. Dining Services announced on Wednesday that they have launched a new meal delivery service with a fleet of Kiwibots that can be used on campus.
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The Charlotte Area Transit System's new "fare capping" benefits frequent riders.
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A major gas leak in Cornelius took place Tuesday afternoon when a 12-inch gas line was cut at a construction site, authorities said. The leak was contained and roads were reopened within hours.
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The Hickory Metro Convention Center will receive huge upgrades.
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The overdose cases occurred late Wednesday as officers found three inmates unresponsive in their cells. Additionally, five inmates were charged with crimes.
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The new Charlotte City Council will be sworn in and a new mayor pro tem will be selected tonight during ceremonies at the Government Center uptown.
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"There were 107,000 deaths [overdose] nationwide" last year, CMPD Lt. Sean Mitchell said. "In Charlotte, we had 213 deaths and 88% of those were tied to fentanyl.”
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles says affordable housing and transportation are top priorities for her new term.
