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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2014 Face of Pride Photo Contest

Take a selfie on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the tag #CLTPrideFaces a short caption on why you should be THE FACE OF PRIDE for a chance to win our 2014 Face of Pride Photo Contest. Arts & Science Council…

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Guitarist, songwriter for Alice Cooper dies at 71

NEW YORK (AP) — Dick Wagner, the skilled guitarist who worked with Alice Cooper, Lou Reed, Kiss and Aerosmith, and also co-wrote many of Cooper's hits, died of respiratory failure Wednesday, his personal manager and business partner said Friday. He was 71.

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Charlotte Pride Street Festival and Parade

Charlotte Pride‘s two-day festival in Uptown returns Aug. 16-17, 2014, with an expanded festival footprint, additional vendors and entertainment and new attractions. Plus, the Charlotte Pride Parade returns for its second annual event on Sunday, Aug. 17, 1 p.m. Stay…

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Charlotte Pride Street Festival

Charlotte Pride‘s two-day festival in Uptown returns Aug. 16-17, 2014, with an expanded festival footprint, additional vendors and entertainment and new attractions. Plus, the Charlotte Pride Parade returns for its second annual event on Sunday, Aug. 17, 1 p.m. Stay…

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Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel

As a part of the Lancaster Performing Arts Series, the Tarradiddle Players will be presenting the play Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel at the Bundy Auditorium located at USC-Lancaster at 3pm on March 1st, 2015. Admission will be $5…

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Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

As a part of the Lancaster Performing Arts Series, there will be a Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Bradley Arts & Sciences Building located at USC-Lancaster at 6pm on January 10th, 2015. Admission will be $35 plus tax and…

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The Emperor’s New Clothes

As a part of the Lancaster Performing Arts Series, the Grey Seal Puppets will be presenting the play The Emperor‘s New Clothes at the Bundy Auditorium located at USC-Lancaster at 3pm on November 16th. Admission will be $5 plus tax…

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Spelling 2-5-5

As a part of the Lancaster Performing Arts Series, the Tarradiddle Players will be presenting the play Spelling 2-5-5 at the Bundy Auditorium located at USC-Lancaster at 3pm on September 28th. Admission will be $5 plus tax and tickets can…