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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Carolinas Wind Orchestra Spring Concert

The Carolinas Wind Orchestra (CWO) presents its spring concert on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 7:30 PM in Byrnes Auditorium on the Winthrop University campus in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Admission is free. Conducting standard band repertoire will be William…

PowerPoint Class @ Concord Library

Introduction to PowerPoint will take place on Monday, April 21 @ 6pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. This class will explore the basics & applications of presentations. Registration is required; call 704.920.2054 to register.

411 Community Read Stamping @ Harrisburg Library

As part of the 411 Community Read on Robin Sloan‘s Mr. Penumbra‘s 24-Hour Bookstore, a stamping event for adults & teens will be held on Monday, April 21 @ 5pm at the Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Parkway. You can do…

Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

Wesley United Methodist Church will hold an Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt opened to ages 5th Grade and younger on the church grounds. The Event is free.

Passport for Fashion

PASSPORT FOR FASHION SHOW North Carolina's Largest Fashion Show Evening Charity: Water For Malawi Date: April 26th, 2014 Doors open at 6:30 pm Location: Silver Hammer Studios at NC Music Factory 817 South Hamilton Street Tickets on sale at www.passportforfashion.com

Earth Day Story Time @ Concord Library

Earth Day Story Time will take place on Tuesday, April 22 @ 10am in the Children‘s Program Room. Celebrate Earth Day with stories about nature & recycling & then make beautiful recycled flowers. For more information, call the Children‘s Room…

411 Minecraft @ Harrisburg Library

As part of the 411 Community Read on Robin Sloan‘s Mr. Penumbra‘s 24-Hour Bookstore, a Minecraft session will take place on Tuesday, April 22 @ 4pm at the Harrisburg Library, 201 Sims Parkway. Like building computer models? Drop in to…