'Reading Rainbow' gets hand from Seth MacFarlane
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeVar Burton says his "Reading Rainbow" fundraising effort is getting a generous boost from Seth MacFarlane.
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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.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeVar Burton says his "Reading Rainbow" fundraising effort is getting a generous boost from Seth MacFarlane.
Trustees at Winthrop University voted unanimously to fire Dr. Jamie Comstock Williamson, Winthrop's embattled president, effective immediately.
RECIFE, Brazil (AP) — Thomas Mueller scored his fourth goal of the World Cup on Friday as Germany defeated the United States 1-0 to win Group G ahead of the Americans, who also advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup despite losing.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are honoring Oscar De La Hoya, nicknamed the Golden Boy of boxing, for his contributions to the Golden State.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Officials with the Latin Grammy Awards are planning to broadcast their 15th annual show from the tried-and-true host city of Las Vegas.
BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — John Boye's own goal gifted Portugal a 1-0 lead over Ghana at halftime in their final Group G game at the World Cup on Thursday, giving Cristiano Ronaldo's side hope of reaching the knockout stage.
NEW YORK (AP) — Julius Rudel (ROO-dell), general director and principal conductor of the New York City Opera for 22 years until 1979 and who led other operas around the world, died Thursday morning, his representative said. He was 93.
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Danny Willett and Rafa Cabrera-Bello both shot 8-under 64s to share the clubhouse lead while local favorite Martin Kaymer endured a frustrating round on the opening day of the BMW International Open on Thursday.
DALLAS (AP) — In a story June 25 about beer sales at SMU football games, The Associated Press erroneously reported the stadium's name as Gerald R. Ford Stadium. It is called Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Remember the Alamo? Phil Collins sure does.
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