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.

This 3-month, instructor-led training program is also designed to prepare students to take the optional Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Excel Associate Certification exam. No prerequisites required to take this course other than basic knowledge using a Windows computer. Get comfortable writing formulas and functions and using graphic elements to represent data visually.  Learn how to […]

Raleigh is gearing up for the much-anticipated GalaxyCon 2025, taking place at the Raleigh Convention Center from Thursday, July 24, to Sunday, July 27. Justin Burkhart, GalaxyCon’s public relations manager, spilled all the exciting details about this year’s event.

Do you have large items that won’t fit in your trash cart? The Town offers a bulky item collection service at no cost to residents. You must complete the online form to request this service. How does it work? • Submit the online request form by Friday at 5:00 pm: http://www.fuquay-varina.org/BulkyRequest. • Place your item […]

The Raleigh Police Department believes knowing your neighbors is the foundation for a safer community. National Night Out is an annual event focused on strengthening the relationship between the community and law enforcement. The event promotes neighborhood camaraderie to create a more caring and vibrant place to live. The event, always on the first Tuesday […]

Chatham Community Library, in partnership with Chatham Pride Alliance, is excited to announce a month-long back to school supply drive from August 1 to August 30, 2025. All donated items will be given to local educators in Chatham County. WHAT:  Back to School Supply Drive WHEN: August 1 – August 30, 2025 WHERE: Chatham Community Library                 197 NC […]

The conference agenda is packed with highlights, including a keynote session focused on future-proofing organizations and a presentation on the vital collaboration between education systems and businesses to foster economic mobility.

Despite a few days of cloudy weather, temperatures in Wake County are expected to reach dangerous highs over the coming days. Wake County will open temporary cooling stations through at least Monday, July 21, to help residents stay safe and cool. “Temperatures this high can be dangerous for anyone,” said Darshan Patel, operations manager for […]

With the support of the Million Coaches Challenge, we are excited to bring this free training to the Raleigh Parks community. The Center for Healing and Justice Through Sport’s (CHJS) core training, Healing-Centered Sport 101, explores the impact of trauma on the brain, body, and behavior of young people. This session provides participants with an […]

The Holly Springs Police Department is warning residents about a new telephone scam currently being attempted in the area. Citizens have reported receiving calls from individuals claiming they have unpaid parking citations, outstanding warrants, or other pending court processes. In some instances, scammers are using actual names of Holly Springs Police Department officers, employee numbers, […]

Wake County Animal Center is ready to go big and bold with its Clear the Shelter Extravaganza. From July 19 to Aug. 31, adoption fees for all pets will be waived, but that’s just the beginning. Each week will have its own fun theme, including costumes, treats, music and surprises; all to help furry friends […]

The John P.” Top” Greene African American Cultural Park launches its Summer 2025 program and events schedule.  Created to celebrate the arts and heritage of the African American experience and provide humanities exposure to the community.  Programs will provide workshops in creative writing and art, and museum talks with African American artists.  New events such as musical events […]

Johnston County Environmental Health, a division of Johnston County Public Health, invites local nonprofits and community organizations to attend a free food safety training class on Thursday, July 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Johnston County Land Use Center, 309 East Market Street in Smithfield. This training is designed for any group […]