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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Lighting Up Your Home with the SmartCharge

Winter weather has left many of us in the dark and waiting for Duke Energy to get the power back on. There's no reason to worry anymore though. Jacinda Garabito caught up with a local inventor who's flipped the switch on a new option called the SmartCharge.

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Temple Beth El University - Superheroes and Judaism

Join Rabbi Jonathan Freirich and Sara Bryan Markovits on three consecutive Wednesday evenings, February 5, 12, and 19, from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at Temple Beth El (5101 Providence Road, Charlotte) for “Superheroes and Judaism", a multi-media exploration of the…

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The Justice Conference Charlotte

The Justice Conference Charlotte 2014 is an event that grew out of a passion to see the church ignited and engaged in justice issues both local and global. As people of faith we can‘t afford to stand idly by watching…

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The Justice Conference Charlotte

The Justice Conference Charlotte 2014 is an event that grew out of a passion to see the church ignited and engaged in justice issues both local and global. As people of faith we can‘t afford to stand idly by watching…

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Lupus Foundation Support Group Northlake Mall

This group meets the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:00pm. There is no charge to attend the meeting, and drop-ins are welcome. Contact the LFANC at patientservices@lupusnc.org or at 877-849-8271, ext. 2. For more information, visit www.lupusnc.org.…

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The Jazz Room @ The Stage Door Theater

Hosted by Charlotte‘s Jazz Arts Initiative, The Jazz Room @ The Stage Door Theater features the Charlotte region‘s most gifted musicians recreating the sounds of jazz masters like Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Dave Brubeck. On February 18th Ashlin Parker…