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 friends of the Chatham Community Library will hold their spring book sale from April 11th through 13th at Chatham Community Library. This event is free and open to the public. WHAT:                 Friends of the Chatham Community Library Book Sale WHEN:                 Thursday, April 11 – Saturday, April 13, 2024 WHERE:               Chatham Community Library                                 Holmes Family Meeting Room […]

Start-Up High is a 5-day in-person summer camp for teens that provides real-world business experience. This summer immersion program includes: Company visits with tours and Q&A with entrepreneurs Presentation training and practice sessions Rejection therapy: Learning to hear “No”  Entrepreneurship 101: How to start a business For more information contact Teen Programs at 919-996-2139. Dates: Monday […]

The Wayne County Summer Youth Employment Program is back for its third consecutive year, offering paid work opportunities for Wayne County residents between the ages of 16 and 21. Participants will gain valuable skills and experience in local government, financial literacy, and workplace training. Applications for the summer of 2024 are now open, with an […]

Below is a listing of summer programs and internships offered by the City of Durham, Durham County, and Durham Public Schools. If you’d like to add a program hosted by either of these organizations, or would like to update the information listed, please email ooy@durhamnc.gov. Also check out these other awesome lists of summer offerings! Compiled […]

One of the ways residents can have a positive impact on the future of Orange County is to serve on a volunteer board or commission. The Orange County Board of Commissioners is currently recruiting applicants for the Orange County Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board. The ABC Board is an independent political subdivision of the State of […]

Join us for an EGG-citing Easter Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 23, at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Hop on over to Joyner Park for a “sunny-side” time filled with Easter joy! This year, we’ve spruced things up to ensure a positively “over-easy” experience. No more feeling be”deviled.” Join us on the Bunny Trail […]

The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2024 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo Saturday, March 16, from 1-4 p.m. at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road. The event is free and open to everyone. Overview Over 20 area minority and women-owned businesses are expected to participate in the expo designed to […]

Get ready for some egg-stravagant fun! We have a number of Egg Hunt adventures scattered throughout the City, tailor-made for you and your loved ones! Whether you’re inclined to plunge into one of our pools, watch your little one run through our Cultural Heritage Parks, or bring your furry friend to Rock Quarry Park, it’s […]

A public input session is set for this April for people doing business or wanting to do business with the Town of Carrboro. All are invited to provide input on their experiences with the Town of Carrboro. The input session is scheduled as follows via Zoom: Wednesday, April 10 – from 6 to 7 p.m. […]

Raleigh Parks offers fun egg hunts and events throughout the City of Raleigh. Get the details about all the different egg hunt events for all ages. Meet the Bunny at Abbotts Creek Date: Tuesday, March 19 Time:  10 – 11:30 a.m.Ages: 0-6Cost: FreeLearn more about Meet the Bunny at Abbotts Creek The Hoppiest Egg Hunt […]

Join us on March 23rd at 10am for the return of our Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fleming Loop Park!The Easter Bunny will be on-site to help kick off the annual egg hunt with Town Mayor Blake Massengill. Don’t forget your baskets and cameras for pictures with the Easter Bunny! The hunt starts promptly at […]

The Wayne County Public Library is excited to announce the opening of the newest library branch to serve northern Wayne County. The Northern Wayne Library in Fremont will replace the branches in Fremont and Pikeville, and the grand opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at 11 a.m. at 609 S. Wilson […]