Karen Clark
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.
The Chapel Hill -Carrboro Juneteenth Festival will be held on Thursday, June 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Carrboro Town Commons, 301 W. Main St. Hosted by the towns of Carrboro and Chapel Hill, along with numerous community partners, the Juneteenth festival celebrates Black culture and community with music, art, food, and history. […]
Celebrate Kool & The Gang's legendary legacy, upcoming Cary performance, and recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in style
You’re invited to enjoy a movie under the stars! The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is pleased to offer the following Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park: Showtime is 8:30 p.m. Anyone planning to attend is urged to arrive early as viewing space may be limited. Pre-Show Activities Family Movie Nights at Joyner Park […]
Legendary Trouble Funk headlines Raleigh's Frankie Beverly Tribute World Tour, celebrating Go-Go and Frankie Beverly Day on May 10, 2025.
Chatham Community Library is excited to announce in-person computer and technology classes in May and June. 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 Thursday, May 8, 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Community members may […]
The Wayne County Landfill will be accepting household hazardous waste on June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 460 S Landfill Road in Dudley. This event is open every year to ensure proper disposal and recycling of materials that residents may have in their homes. This event is free for Wayne County […]
Children and teens are invited to participate in Summer at the Library: Color Our World at Chatham County Public Libraries branches from June 7 through August 2, 2025. Summer at the Library is designed to encourage kids to continue reading during the summer months and engage in fun, educational activities, and events. WHAT: Summer Reading: Color Our […]
Now is the time of year when many of you are tending to your garden or working in your yard, and we have got a deal for you! In celebration of Earth Day and International Compost Awareness, the Yard Waste Center is giving away free organic mulch and leaf mulch from April 22 – May 10. Residents […]
As we age and develop chronic medical conditions, we are less likely to sense and respond to changes in temperature. We may also take medications that can worsen the impact of extreme heat. Since 1986, Duke Energy Progress, Duke Energy Carolinas, and Dominion Resources have made contributions through the Division of Aging to area agencies […]
Looking for a rewarding career that makes a real impact? Join the City of Raleigh’s Virtual Information Sessions to learn about open roles and exciting career opportunities across various departments. Whether you’re passionate about public service, skilled in finance, dedicated to public safety, or anything in between, the city offers a variety positions that help […]
Pop-Up Shops at Wilmington St is programmed by Downtown Raleigh Alliance in partnership with Wake Tech Entrepreneurship & Small Business Center for pop-up retail tenants looking to share an affordable retail space with other up-and-coming retailers, participate in business counseling, and experience the Downtown Raleigh market. The program will relaunch in early summer 2025 and is accepting […]
Local, small businesses in construction, architecture, engineering, surveying, and more are invited to a free outreach event next month to learn how to qualify for contracting opportunities with the City of Durham. Hosted by the City’s Finance Department, the event will highlight the City’s Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) Program, which is designed to help local, small businesses […]