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About Karen Clark

Karen Clark, a Durham native, is a graduate of the School of Journalism at the UNC- Chapel Hill. Her desire to pursue a career in broadcast led her to a 4-year stint in commercial radio. Karen’s experience included on-air work G-105 (WDCG) and K97.5 (WQOK) in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Karen’s radio experience led her to a Promotions Manager position with Columbia Records. While working with Columbia, Karen promoted and marketed albums for national recording artists such as Mariah Carey, Will Smith, Beyonce, Wyclef Jean and many others. This promotions position was Karen’s first foray into event planning, allowing her to coordinate parties, autograph signings, performances and regional itineraries for dozens of artists. After three years with Columbia Records, Karen landed a position with West Coast based Capitol Records. Capitol Records boasts an impressive roster of artists including The Beatles, Coldplay, Corrine Bailey Rae and Snoop Dogg.

After seven years in the music industry, Karen, along with her mother, started Something Borrowed, Something Blue, a nationally-recognized wedding and event planning company based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Karen’s events have been seen on the Style Network shows Whose Wedding Is It Anyway? and Married Away. She has been a featured contributor for InStyle Weddings, The Knot and various local news programs and publications

Karen is currently the Midday On-Air Personality at Foxy 107.1/104.3 (WFXC/WFXK.) She enjoys cooking, working out, playing with her young son and volunteering in the community.

Chatham Community Library is excited to announce in-person computer classes in November and December. Classes are free and open to the public. Registration is required except for drop-in sessions. Class descriptions and registration links can be found at www.chathamcountync.gov/ComputerClasses.  Drop-in Computer & Tech Assistance Thursdays, November 13 & December 11, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Community members may […]

Freezing nights can be dangerous for anyone without a place to stay. Starting this month, Wake County and its partners are launching the 2025–2026 White Flag Season, which ensures people experiencing homelessness have a warm, safe place to stay during severe winter weather. “This effort is only possible because of the strong partnerships between Wake […]

This will be your one-stop shop for unique gifts, festive treats, and seasonal cheer. Browse a wide variety of local vendors offering handmade crafts, home decor, jewelry, clothing, gourmet goodies, and more. Whether you’re checking off your gift list or treating yourself, there’s something for everyone. Vendor Registration Registration for Vendors: Oct. 1 – Nov. […]

Wake County Public Health is hosting walk-in flu clinics this fall to help residents get their protection. No appointment need! Just stop by during the dates below.  Date Time Thursday, Oct. 2 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 1-6 p.m. Thursday, […]

Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference in the community. The application deadline is Friday, November 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Some vacancies are specific to geographic areas […]

The purpose of the Garner Youth Council is to provide volunteer opportunities and educational experiences focused on local government, while also giving youth a platform to advise Town Council on issues that impact young people in the community. Applications for the 2025-2026 Garner Youth Council are open! Click here to apply.  **This is the first year […]

Free and open to the public, these occasions will offer area residents and businesses the opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft and dispose of confidential documents in an environmentally responsible manner. Residents will drive up to the shredding point, then unload their boxes and bags of paper for shredding.   Please note: The paper will […]

Eligible voters have one last chance to cast a ballot in their local elections tomorrow. Residents within the municipal limits of Angier, Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell or Zebulon can vote at their assigned polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4. Registered voters […]

For millions of families, SNAP benefits are a lifeline. As a looming lapse in funding puts that critical support at risk, many Americans right now are wondering how they’ll continue to put food on the table.  At Instacart, we believe every family should have access to the nutritious food they need — every single day, […]

The federal government shutdown could halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 40 million Americans—including 21 million children, 16 million working families, and 5 million seniors. As federal funds run out, families face a growing risk of hunger, and food banks are already experiencing overwhelming demand they cannot meet on their own.  […]

Cold Weather Cots is an emergency shelter program run jointly by Orange County and IFC, which provides shelter for residents living unhoused during the winter. There are three separate sites for the emergency shelter: Please call (919) 245-2490 to hear more information and determine which Hillsborough location is open.  The IFC shelter locations are open every […]

Pitt County Department of Social Services needs help from the community to bring Christmas cheer to the elderly and disabled residents residing in Adult Care Homes in Pitt County, as well as adults under guardianship of the Agency. Pitt County’s Adult Foster Holiday Project is an annual holiday support program that relies solely on donations and […]