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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Piratepalooza @ Concord Library

Ahoy, mateys! Piratepalooza for ages 5-12 will take place on Thursday, September 18 @ 4pm in the Children‘s Program Room. Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day with stories about swashbucklers and their treasure & then make an awesome pirate hat…

Lowcountry on the Green, benefiting Communities In Schools

Celebrate the return of fall and back to school on Saturday, September 27 with our fabulous Lowcountry on the Green lawn party benefiting Communities In Schools! Enjoy a live band, dancing, silent auction, and THE best lowcountry cuisine you‘ve ever…

Bicentennial of the War of 1812 Celebration

The Museum of the Waxhaws will hold a daylong event to recognize the bicentennial anniversary of the end of the War of 1812, and the role played by Waxhaw‘s famous favorite son, Andrew Jackson. Arthur Lightbody will be at the…

SWAG4Mary Basketball Tournament Benefit LLS (Light The Night)

SWAG4MARY Basketball Tournament When 9/27 Time 10am-1pm Where McAdenville YMCA What: This Basketball Tournament will go to benefit "Light the Night", a walk that helps raise money and Awareness for LLS, all proceeds from this tournament will benefit the tournament.…

Alicia Keys to sing at Ruby Dee memorial in NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — A memorial for actress and civil rights activist Ruby Dee will feature music by Alicia Keys and Audra McDonald, reflections by former Mayor David Dinkins and Sonia Sanchez, and a eulogy by Harry Belafonte.