Kim Coon

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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.

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Robertson Book Signing at the Billy Graham Library

Come to the Billy Graham Library Thursday, Dec. 11, to meet the Duck Commander himself, Phil Robertson, and his wife, Miss Kay. Beginning at 2 p.m., Phil and Miss Kay will sign copies of their books, UnPHILtered and Miss Kay's…

Santa's Departure

Say farewell to Old Nick himself and his elves as they head back to the North Pole! Climb aboard this cozy cruise line while singing along with Santa and his elves to classic Christmas tunes. Sip hot cocoa and eat…

Santa Cruise and Photo

Climb aboard this cozy cruise line while singing along with Santa and his elves to classic Christmas tunes. Relax inside Queen‘s Landing with beautiful lakeside views surrounding you while sipping hot cocoa, and eating warm, house baked cookies (Santa's favorite)!…

New Year's Eve Gala With Jim Quick and Coastline

Private Celebrity Cruise with Jim Quick and Coastline. Rub elbows with the band while sampling an array of delicious appetizers. Cash bar. 6pm - 7:30pm. Then join us inside Queen's Landing for... New Year's Eve Celebration, Dance, and Main Concert…

The Diversity Council of the Carolinas Holiday Diversity Fair

Join us on December 11th to learn from corporations, organizations, universities and colleges, college diversity organizations and diversity facilitators/practitioners who have been successful in their Diversity and Inclusion efforts. In the spirit of sharing they will tell you what has…

Tom Hanks, Sting among 5 Kennedy Center honorees

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tom Hanks and Sting joined Lily Tomlin, singer Al Green and ballerina Patricia McBride in being awarded this year's Kennedy Center Honors for influencing American culture through the arts.

Feature Documentary Film, "Do You Know What My Name Is?" Produced by Sendai Television Inc., Will Be Released Simultaneously in New York and Los Angeles

SENDAI, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec 8, 2014--Feature documentary film, “Do You Know What My Name Is?” produced by Sendai Television Inc., will be released simultaneously in New York and Los Angeles. The film depicts an emotional real life drama of how a “dementia improvement program” was implemented in Ohio. This program, which was developed through brain science research in Japan, helped patients on the verge of losing their will to live to reconnect with their families. The film received numerous recognitions including the “Audience Favorite International Film” at the “American Documentary Film Festival” held in Palm Springs, the “Award of Merit” at the “Berlin International film Awards”, and the “Honorable Mention” at the “Los Angeles Movie Awards”.