Top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend | May 24th and May 25th
From life-sized monopoly to a memorial day pool party, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.
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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.
From life-sized monopoly to a memorial day pool party, check out the top events happening around the Charlotte area this weekend.
The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead.
Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing has announced a multi-year sponsor partnership with Trimble, a global technology company that enables essential industries including construction, geospatial and transportation.
City of Charlotte Solid Waste Services will collect residential garbage, recycling and yard waste on Monday, May 26. Bulky waste will be collected as scheduled.
Adam Wurtzel invited the Knothole Foundation into the Rising studio to talk about a special Baseball Card Show happening this weekend.
Billy Joel has canceled all of his upcoming concerts, including one scheduled in Charlotte, following a recent diagnosis of a medical condition know as Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH).
In this photo gallery, we’re highlighting some of the best events, hidden gems, and must-see spots around Charlotte for Memorial Day.
A federal judge has blocked a Trump administration decision to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students.
There is now an increased reward for information in the disappearance of 9-year-old Asha Degree. The Cleveland County Sheriff's Office announced the increased reward, totaling $75,000 on Friday.
A second suspect is in jail charged in connection to the murder of an 18-year-old in Salisbury.
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