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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Holiday Tea at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

Space is limited; reservations required Savannah‘s Tea Room of Fort Mill is back by popular demand. Make your reservations early for this special afternoon of tea tasting and scrumptious snacks. Gift baskets and other tea-oriented items will be available for…

ChristmasTown 5K

Celebrate the kick off of ChristmasTown USA with a festive 5K under the lights. Co-organized with the McAdenville Women‘s Club, the race will start and end at the J.M. Carstarphen Bridge in McAdenville. Proceeds benefit the Pharr Family YMCA &…

Holidays at the Garden

The beauty of nature and abundant fascinations come together to create a special holiday this year at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden. Explore a natural winter wonderland that‘s like no other. Our contemporary, yet elegant, lighting display will brighten your holidays…

Lost Hollow Children's Garden Opening Weekend

Lost Hollow Children's Garden opens with three acres developed and a host of places to explore. Centered around a sunken pond, guests can explore all of Lost Hollow, including the Moon Keep, complete with flying buttresses and moat. Venture high…

Halloween Bash

Visit historic downtown Belmont for its annual Halloween Bash! Dress up the kids for the Zombie Run and Costume Contest as well as carnival games, food, candy, prizes, super slide, entertainment and more! Event is free to attend.

BooTanical

The Garden‘s popular pre-Halloween event, is bigger, better and bolder than ever. Join the costume parade in Lost Hollow. Come chunk a pumpkin or two on the festival field or watch the pumpkin float in the fountain. This isn‘t just…

Belmont Fall Festival

Enjoy arts and crafts, merchandise displays, food, children's inflatables ($5 all day wristband), live entertainment, the Belle of Belmont Pageant and more at this day-long festival in the heart of historic downtown.

League of Extraordinary Legos @ Concord Library

League of Extraordinary Legos will take place on Tuesday, October 21 at 4:30pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. We‘ll bring the Legos and you bring your imagination & building skills. This program is for ages 4-12. For more…

Chi Psi Omega presents The MASQUERADE FIRE BALL

Chi Psi Omega presents The MASQUERADE FIRE BALL an elegant affair to fund One Community Cares One Community Cares is our homeless awareness and support initiative launched in the Fall of 2011 to provide hygiene packages with basic necessities to…