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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Drink and Draw

Mellow Mushroom has incorporated drawing into your dining experience! Join us for Drink and Draw, where you can sketch real life models, win prizes and enjoy drink specials in a pretty sweet—but always mellow—environment! Let your creative juices flow and…

Gallery 102 Kids Abstract Painting Class

Join us at Gallery 102 on Wednesday, June 18 from 12 to 2 p.m. for a kids abstract painting class. We will learn the basic principles of Abstract Expressionism and create our own abstract floral landscape. The painting used as…

Chuy's Birthday Fiesta

It's our birthday, but we're throwing you the party! It's been a year since Chuy's brought authentic, straight-from-Austin, Tex-Mex food to Charlotte, and we're ready to celebrate. Join us all day on Wednesday, June 25 for a birthday fiesta that…

Wii Mario Kart Tournament Practice @ Concord Library

Excited about the Library Wii Mario Kart Tournament this summer? Come on Saturday, June 28 @ 2pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library and get some time in & practice. This program is for grades 6-12. For more information,…

Computer Basics @ Concord Library

Computer Basics will be offered on Saturday, June 28 @ 11am in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Learn how to log on to a library computer, how to use a mouse & learn some very basic computer terms…

Cool Drinks on a Hot Afternoon @ Concord Library

Ready to chill out for summer? Like smoothies? Spritzers? Come thirsty for Cool Drinks on a Hot Afternoon on Thursday, June 26 @ 5pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library and create some cool, healthy, easy-to-make drinks for summer.…

Fizz Boom Read: Grossology @ Concord Library

Fizz, Boom, Read: Grossology happens on Thursday, June 26 @ 3pm in the Children‘s Program Room. Join us for a disgustingly good time as we explore books about all things smelly and strange & prepare to be grossed out when…

Gallery 102 Kids Windchime Making Class

Join us on Saturday, June 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon for Kids Wind Catcher Class with Katie Shull. Since it‘s summer and school is out we are going to use words (beads), texture and colors to create a…

Free Family Addiction Recovery Workshop

On June 28, Pavillon, a private, nonprofit residential and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment center, will sponsor an addiction recovery event for families at Elemental Healing Charlotte. At the event, professional addiction counselors, Lindy Langston, LPC, SAC, CEAP and Dennie…