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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Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Luke Kuechly will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Saturday.Kuechly spent his entire NFL career with the Panthers, playing for the team from 2012 to 2019.He retired in 2020, citing concerns related to concussions he sustained during his playing career.
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Undrafted rookie quarterback Haynes King led the Carolina Panthers to a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the team's preseason opener Thursday night. -
Mooresville police Officer Elizabeth Snowman was arrested Wednesday while on duty and accused of misusing the department’s Flock license plate camera system to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife. Court records show she was given a $5,000 bond. -
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a second lawsuit challenging federal tariffs imposed on imports from dozens of countries.Jackson said the permanent tariffs on imports from 80 countries exceed the administration's legal authority. He argued the tariffs could increase costs for North Carolina households by about $1,100 per year.Jackson also warned that businesses could face layoffs and lower profits as a result of the tariffs.The lawsuit was filed by attorneys general from 22 other states, along with the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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North Carolina health officials say the number of cyclosporiasis cases reported statewide has climbed to 718, including 24 hospitalizations since May. -
The Carolina Panthers held their first practice in pads Tuesday morning in uptown. -
Tepper Sports & Entertainment is putting more money into the renovation of Bank of America Stadium in uptown Charlotte, announcing an additional $500 million investment Thursday. -
