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.

Tank is a busy man. A VERY busy man. He’s dropping a new, post-retirement project that features five new songs. He’s hitting the road for the R&B Money Tour with Keri Hilson and Carl Thomas. And he’s also the co-host of one of the most popular music podcasts, The R&B Money Podcast. Karen Clark chatted […]

The first week of May is International Compost Awareness Week. During this time, countless people will work to share the benefits of recycling organics and the importance of returning organic matter and compost back to our soils. The Raleigh Yard Waste Center is recognizing the occasion by giving away free organic mulch! Visitors who come […]

Get ready for the Boost Carrboro Virtual Business Expo, an empowering event for local businesses and entrepreneurs in Carrboro and nearby areas. Scheduled online on Monday, April 29, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., this virtual expo offers invaluable resources, networking opportunities, and expert insights to fuel business growth and success. Part of the Boost […]

Safely dispose of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the counter medications at the local pharmacies listed below. This is a free service and no questions will be asked. Falls River Pharmacy at 10930 Raven Ridge Rd Wegmans at 1200 Wake Towne Dr Join the City of Raleigh Police Department, Department of Equity and Inclusion, […]

Lucky Daye describes himself as an empath who has always been skilled with his pen. On the eve of his new single, “Hericane” being released, Lucky Daye stopped by the studio to discuss his very vague album release date, winning a Grammy, Australia and working with Bruno Mars.   Instagram: @TheKarenClark TikTok: @TheKarenClark Twitter: @The_KarenClark […]

May Month of Fitness includes a free 50-Mile Walking Challenge, along with a free outdoor fitness series each week in May. 50-Mile Walking Challenge Residents (ages 11 and older) who accept the walking challenge agree to walk at least 50 miles in May and use tracking cards to record their progress. Walking locations may include […]

Durham Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce the return of Durham Earth Day Festival. The event will be held on Sunday, April 21, 2024, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Durham Central Park, located at 501 Foster Street. Presented by Johnson Automotive, this year’s theme, “Planet vs. Plastics,” underscores the critical need for […]

The City of Raleigh’s Building Up-fit Grant encourages growth and development by assisting property owners who want to activate their vacant or underutilized commercial building space in Raleigh to create new business use or new jobs.  More Details Here For more information and to ensure that you are eligible for the program, view: Program brochure […]

Attention culinary creatives! Raleigh is seeking proposals for café concession at Moore Square. Bring your flavor to the heart of the city and let’s cook up some delicious fun together! This is a wonderful opportunity for a vendor looking to expand their market while taking on less-than-average costs in the heart of downtown Raleigh. The […]

Chatham County Solid Waste & Recycling will host a free document shredding event on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The event is open to all Chatham County residents and will be held at the Solid Waste & Recycling Main Facility, located at 28 County Services Road, Pittsboro. “Whether you recycle at […]

Make plans to check out soul jazz flutist Althea Rene at Durham’s Missy Lane’s Assembly Room this weekend. She’s 11 albums into her career and continues to dazzle audiences with her talent. She is a co-founder of the non-profit arts organization Colors & Song. Althea René conducts flute masterclasses and workshops with various universities and […]

You’re invited to Raleigh Earth Day in partnership with We Plant it Forward’s Arbor Day! MORE DETAILS HERE Join us to grow our collective community purpose toward the preservation and restoration of the natural environment. Event Details Time: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: Flowers Field at Dix Park, 2105 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC 27603 RSVP RSVPs […]