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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IHOP National Pancake Day

On March 4, 2014, guests from around the country will once again celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP restaurants and enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes*. In return for the free pancakes, guests will be asked to consider…

Akerman-Teixeira Duo Featured at Gaudium Musicae

St. Ann Catholic Church is pleased to announce the next concert in the fourth season of Gaudium Musicae to be held on Sunday, March 30, 2014, featuring the Akerman-Teixeira classical guitar duo. Mary Akerman, winner of the Guitar Foundation of…

Auditions for Footloose

Auditions for Footloose Music by Tom Snow Lyrics by Dean Pitchford Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie Based on the original screenplay by Dean PitchfordAdditional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman Audition Dates…

Seussical

The musical Seussical directed by Pete DeGregory will be presented by the Lincoln Theatre Guild and sponsored by First Federal Savings Bank and a NC Arts Council Grant at the Lincoln Cultural Center. Shows will be March 28,29,30 and April…

Wii Open Play @ Concord Library

Wii Open Play takes place on Saturday, March 15 @ 3pm in the Auditorium of the Concord Library. Come play Wii Sports, Smash Brothers Brawl and more. For more information, call the Information Desk @ 704.920.2053.

Organizing Your Family History @ Concord Library

A class on Organizing Your Family Research will be given on Saturday, March 15 @ 11am in the Meeting Room of the Concord Library. Learn all about genealogical records software & organizing your family research. For more information or to…

411 Community Read Shelf Room Contest Deadline

Saturday, March 15 is the deadline for dropping off of the “shelf room" for the Shelf Room Contest at any Cabarrus County Public Library branch. The “shelf room" must depict a scene from Mr. Penumbra‘s 24-Hour Bookstore. The contest is…