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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United Way of Lancaster County Bed Race

The United Way of Lancaster County will host its annual Bed Race on Saturday August 23rd on North Main Street Lancaster, SC with activities beginning at 9am. They are seeking racers and vendors to participate in the activities which will…

Tom and Sherry’s Ice Cream Grand Opening

Tom and Sherry‘s Ice Cream at 128 S Main St will hold its‘ official grand opening on Friday, June 27th starting at 7pm. The shop had a soft opening in May and, after listening to customer‘s requests and suggestions, is…

Lancaster Fatherhood Project Unity in the Community Festival

Come to Downtown Lancaster on Saturday June 28th from 5pm-9pm for the Unity in the Community Festival provided by the Lancaster Fatherhood Project. There will be free entertainment, food, fun, games, information, and prizes. For more information contact Tyrom Faulkner…

Strike and the City Presents; Ladies Night

This month Ladies Night goes purple for epilepsy! The event benefits Rima's 5k Run for Epilepsy and the Epilepsy Foundation of North Carolina. We will be hosting a 5K sign-up Kickoff for everyone to enjoy! Receive raffle tickets for designer…

Grand Funk Railroad

Comporium Communications presents the Old Town Amphitheater Summer Concert Series featuring Grand Funk Railroad. David Fricke of Rolling Stone Magazine said "You cannot talk about rock in the 1970's without talking about Grand Funk Railroad!" A popular take on the…

Red, White and BOOM!

Red, White and Boom is truly an event for the entire family featuring: a free concert, great food and many fun things for the kid in all of us. The kids' zone will have rides and games for every age,…

Wynonna & The Big Noise

Comporium Communications presents the Old Town Amphitheater Concert Series featuring Wynonna & the Big Noise. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds. The duo released seven albums on…

Lupus Foundation Support Group

This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at info@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org.…

Denim Pillow Craft for Teens @ Concord Library

As part of the Teen Summer Reading Program, upcycle those old blue jeans at a Denim Pillow Craft on Thursday, July 3 @ 2pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Bring a pant leg from an old pair…