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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Health & Wellness Fair

The Reedy Creek Elementary PTO is hosting a free community event!!! Come dance with the Charlotte Lady Cats, cheer with Rufus, get free blood pressure screenings, free food, and a wealth of information from Novant Health, The American Diabetes Association,…

Aging Well: A Healthy Mouth Can Reduce Major Health Concerns

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PLEXUS|dance presents "POISE"

PLEXUS|dance is gearing up for their next show titled, “POISE" with four new spectacular works. These pieces delve into the interplay between emotion, restraint and the ever-challenging struggle between fear and hope. In her first concert, upcoming choreographer Juliana Tilbury…

Lupus Foundation Support Group

This group meets the second Wednesday of each month in the Outreach Center, Room F102. 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,…

Spring Health & Wellness Fair

FREE Community Event at Mouzon UMC. Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness resources, samples, prizes & more. 3100 Selwyn Ave at Woodlawn, Charlotte, NC 28209.

Annual Fort Mill Band Yard Sale

The Fort Mill High School Band will be having their annual community yard sale on 4/5/2014 from 7am – 2pm at Fort Mill High School. All proceeds from the sale will go to theone space Fort Mill High School Band Booster…

411 Community Read Minecraft Games @ Concord 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 Saturday, March 29 @ 2pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Like building computer models? Drop in…