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.

A 21-year-old Halifax County woman who pleaded guilty to resisting a public officer and being drunk in public has been ordered by a judge to write an essay about how a lady should behave in public, according to WRAL. Police reports indicate that Toni King stole beer and appeared to be drunk last February in […]

Durham’s serial pig cooker thief has been caught! Police arrested Raymond Lamont Bailey yesterday. He’s been charged with felony habitual larceny. Investigators say he sold a pig cooker worth $4000 from a home on Mineral Springs Road in May.

Orange County is providing the public with the direct phone numbers for the Assistance Center at the University Mall in Chapel Hill. Those who have been impacted by the flood can receive assistance seven days a week by calling the following numbers:  919.903.0676 919.903.0677  919.903.0678 919.903.0679  The Assistance Center is located at 201S. Estes Drive […]

We’ve all heard about cars and copper being stolen all over the area, but something new has caught the eye of thieves in the Bull City. Pig cookers. Who knew? The pig cookers have been stolen from backyards, driveways and a church. The latest theft accorded at a home off of Mineral Springs Road. The […]

Many cities across the United States showed off their patriotism by celebrating America’s Independence. But when you think of the most patriotic city, which one comes to mind? Maybe Washington, D.C. or even New York? Well if you guessed those cities, you would be wrong. According USA TODAY, the popular app Foursquare has created a […]

According to TicketMaster, there are still tickets available for the TGT/Fantasia show at the Red Hat Amphitheater tonight. The venue is located at 500 South McDowell Street in downtown Raleigh. Directions From Points West: I-40 east to exit 298B South Saunders Street; slight right onto Mcdowell Street. From Points East: 64/264 to I-440 east; merge […]

Career minded and job-seeking professionals have one last opportunity to participate in one of Durham’s best opportunities for job search success. The Professional Placement Network Academy (PPNA) is hosting its final event of the 2012-2013 series, which offered interactive workshops on topics designed to help every jobseeker. The final workshop topic will be how to […]

The Raleigh Alumnae Chapter of Bennett College in collaboration with the Mopar Motivators Car Club is hosting the Second Annual “Cool Rides for Education” Open Car, Truck and Bike Show on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Fitzgerald’s Seafood in Raleigh. Gates open at 9am and the event ends at 4 PM. There are trophies awarded, […]

During the month of July, Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) along with the National Recreation and Park Association and hundreds of park agencies, departments and associations across the country, will observe Park and Recreation Month. During the month of July, DPR would like for residents to show how they love Durham’s parks. There are many […]

Wake County residents and visitors are invited to participate in Wake County’s first Instagram contest. To enter, people should follow Wake County on Instagram and upload photos that they believe best portray how “Wake is Great” and tag the images with the hashtag #wakeisgreat. Selected photos will be featured on WakeGOV.com and in the 2013 […]

Travelers across North Carolina can find everything under the summer sun for July 4th day trips, four-day weekends and full vacations. Eye-popping fireworks and colorful events tap Independence Day spirit amid fresh mountain air, balmy sea breezes and urban cool. “The nation’s birthday absolutely calls for celebration,” said Wit Tuttell, Director of Marketing in the […]

TGT will be in Raleigh on Friday, July 5th at the Red Hat Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh along with Fantasia. In anticipation of the upcoming show, Tyrese, Ginuwine and Tank called in to talk to Brian Dawson about their upcoming performance. They are promising something special for the ladies and two hours of incredible music […]