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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An Evening of Chocolate: Autumn Comforts

Enjoy An Evening of Chocolate three-course dessert dinner with the comforts of fall. With the delicious season of apples, other fresh, local seasonal ingredients and more tasty treats in Chef Bill‘s catalog, we've readied a menu you won't soon forget.…

An Evening of Chocolate: Autumn Comforts

Enjoy An Evening of Chocolate three-course dessert dinner with the comforts of fall. With the delicious season of apples, other fresh, local seasonal ingredients and more tasty treats in Chef Bill‘s catalog, we've readied a menu you won't soon forget.…

An Evening of Chocolate: Autumn Comforts

Enjoy An Evening of Chocolate three-course dessert dinner with the comforts of fall. With the delicious season of apples, other fresh, local seasonal ingredients and more tasty treats in Chef Bill‘s catalog, we've readied a menu you won't soon forget.…

Lord of the Rings Band Concert

The Carolinas Wind Orchestra (CWO) presents its fall concert on Monday, October 13, 2014 at 7 pm in the Providence High School Auditorium, 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road in Charlotte. There is no admission charge. CWO‘s special guest is the Providence High…

Pitchin' for Wishes Cornhole Tournament

The Pitchin‘ for Wishes Cornhole Tourney holds the Guinness World Record for largest cornhole tournament and offers fun for the whole family. If you‘re interested in competing, register by Sept. 19 – the entry fee for a two-person team is…

Matthews Community Center

Matthews Community Center will host Carolina Paranormal Society on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 7pm to reveal paranormal evidence collected from previous investigations and then provide patrons the opportunity to investigate the Matthews Community Center Campus alongside professional paranormal investigators…

Pelosi: NFL Rice investigation sufficient for now

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says that for now the NFL's investigation into its handling of the domestic violence case involving running back Ray Rice is an appropriate response.