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.
NBA star Trey Murphy III partners with Durham Parks & Rec for free Back to School Bash, offering supplies, resources, and fun for local families.
As summer temperatures climb, the Wake County Animal Center is reminding residents to take extra precautions to keep pets safe in the heat. Wake County Animal Center urges pet owners to be mindful of hot weather risks and to take simple but important steps to help animals stay cool, hydrated and protected during the warmest […]
Teen council is open to all teens rising from 7th to 12th grade. This program provides teens with a safe space and an opportunity to learn leadership skills, participate in special events, and serve as advocates for teens in Fuquay-Varina in terms of recreation programs and events. Teen Council helps the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural […]
Empowering Black businesses: Exploring community ecosystem to drive growth and change through a powerful panel discussion.
Wake County opens cooling stations as heat wave hits; tips to stay safe in extreme heat.
Get ready, jazz lovers. This weekend, guitarist Blake Aaron takes the stage at the Ocean City Jazz Festival in North Topsail Beach, NC—and if you love live music by the water, you don’t want to miss it. Blake stopped by Foxy 107.1/104.3 to chat with Karen Clark about his sound, his story, and what this […]
The Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS) is providing free box fans to residents who need relief from the summer heat. Fans are available on a first-come, first-served basis at both DSS locations (one fan per household, while supplies last): No application is required. Residents simply need to visit either location and request a […]
Pitt County urges fireworks and heat safety for summer celebrations. Experts share essential tips to prevent injuries and emergencies.
Millions of current and former YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers could be eligible for a cash payment under a proposed $50 million class-action settlement involving Disney. The lawsuit claimed Disney’s distribution agreements for ESPN and other channels unfairly drove up the cost of live TV streaming packages. Disney denies any wrongdoing but agreed to […]
Jazz fans, mark your calendars. Sacramento’s own Big Mike Hart is heading to North Topsail Beach for the Ocean City Jazz Festival, Fourth of July weekend, July 3-5. In a recent chat with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3, the rising artist opened up about his roots, his breakout success, and the deep meaning behind performing […]
Get ready, jazz lovers. This Fourth of July weekend, the saxophone will sing across the sand at North Topsail Beach. Grammy-nominated artist Darren Rahn joins the 16th annual Ocean City Jazz Festival, running July 3rd through 5th. And trust me, you don’t want to miss it. Darren sat down with Karen Clark of Foxy 107.1/104.3 […]
Chatham County Public Libraries and NC Courage are partnering this summer to promote reading, literacy, and community engagement through the Summer Reading Program across Chatham County. All summer long, participants in the Chatham County Public Libraries Summer Reading Program will have the opportunity to earn incentives through reading achievements. Readers who reach the goal of […]