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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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…

Billiards for Booty

Take a shot against cancer at the 2nd Annual “Billiards for Booty" 8-ball tournament and silent auction to support 24 Hours of Booty. Players of all levels welcome! Not a player? Then come watch.

24 Hours of Booty

Grab your bike and ride to make a difference at the 13th Annual 24 Hours of Booty presented by Levine Cancer Institute. The annual charity non-competitive cycling event is for all ages and cycling abilities. Funds raised support local and…

The Great Cloth Diaper Change 2014

Join us Saturday, April 26th for The Great Cloth Diaper Change 2014! The response to The Great Cloth Diaper Change went above and beyond expectations in its first three years and we know it will again in year four. It…