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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Blumenthal Performing Arts Open Mic Night

Blumenthal Performing Arts invites you to join us for our next OPEN MIC event this coming Valentine's Day: Friday, February 14. The Charlotte region is full of talented performers, and Blumenthal Performing Arts has created an outlet for such talent,…

Make a Shaving Cream Valentine @ Concord Library

Come make Shaving Cream Valentines on Thursday, February 13 @ 4pm in the Children‘s Program Room. Share the love with some Valentine‘s stories, then make heart shaped valentines with paint and-you guessed it-shaving cream! For more information, call the Children‘s…

Handful of Love Story Time @ Concord Library

A Handful of Love Story Time will take place on Thursday, February 13 @ 10am in the Children‘s Program Room of the Concord Library. Join us for a special preschool Valentine‘s Day story time followed by a Valentine‘s Day craft.…

Baxter's Birthday Bash

Drop by after work and join the plantation staff as we toast one of Rosedale's most colorful residents, Robert Baxter Caldwell (1838- 1919) on the 176th anniversary of his birth. Enjoy beer and refreshments as you listen to "Baxter stories"…

Creators of Cool...Paintings @ Concord Library

Creators of Cool…Paintings will take place on Tuesday, February 11 @ 4pm in the Children‘s Program Room of the Concord Library. Learn about art, hear some funny stories & make a masterpiece of your own in the style of a…

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind ~ONSTAGE~

Back by popular demand! COTU remounts last years premiere adaptation of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' at the UpStage, February 12th, 14- 16th & 19th, 21st- 23rd at 7pm. 'Eternal...' is the story of Joel Barish who is having…

Sweaty Saturday - FREE Workout in the Park!

What: Sweaty Saturdays are FREE Total Body workouts, hosted the 2nd Saturday of each month by Town of Matthews Parks & Recreation and Get Fit with MoYo Personal Training. Who: Everyone in the community age 12+ that is interested in…

Resolve Weight Loss Makeover

Trying to lose weight and start the new year off in a healthy direction without a solid plan? Stop the madness and start getting results today. We would love for you to join us and thousands of people across the…