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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Microsoft Word Class @ Concord Library

A class on Microsoft Word will be offered on Tuesday, March 18 @ 6pm in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Want to create a document, resume or grocery list? This computer class is what you need! It will…

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411 Community Read Altered Books @ Mt. Pleasant Library

As part of the 411 Community Read on Robin Sloan‘s Mr. Penumbra‘s 24-Hour Bookstore, Altered Books will take place on Tuesday, March 18 @ 5:30pm at the Mt. Pleasant Library, 8556 Cook St. Come see what art you can make…

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League of Extraordinary Legos @ Concord Library

League of Extraordinary Legos will take place on Tuesday, March 18 at 4:30pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. We‘ll bring the Legos and you bring your imagination & building skills. This program is for ages 4-12. For more…
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March is American Red Cross Month in North Carolina

The State of North Carolina dedicates the month of March to all those who support the American Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies; our communities depends on the American Red Cross, which…
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Tax Tips of the Week: March 3, 2014

Perry Webb, President of local accounting firm, Webtax, an enrolled agent licensed to practice before the Internal Revenue Service and a Registered Tax Return Preparer, offers insight and advice for the tax season. Check back each Monday for new tips!