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 billboard overlooking a busy Durham street is the latest way authorities are trying to keep people safe during a New Year’s Eve tradition. The message is direct; “Have fun, but don’t shoot a gun” – a reference to the idea of celebrating by firing shots into the air. What goes up must come down […]

The City of Raleigh’s 14th annual expo for small disadvantaged minority- and women-owned businesses will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Southeast Raleigh High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Road. The expo is free. The expo is held annually to provide small disadvantaged minority- and women-owned businesses with an […]

First lady Michelle Obama led hundreds of local children in doing one minute of jumping jacks on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday in an effort to jump right into Guinness World Records. Mrs. Obama’s aim: To help break the title for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period. To […]

Wake County Public School System Magnet Program’s selection period is Dec. 5 through the 19. Prior to participating in the magnet school selection process, all new students and rising kindergarteners must pre-enroll. On Dec. 5, parents can begin the magnet school selection process by completing the online application. VIEW MAGNET WEBSITE

Tommy Davidson talks with the TJMS. LISTEN

Miss Robbie Montgomery talks about the season finale of Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, premiering Saturday, December 3rd on the OWN Network. She’ll also share some holiday cooking tips. LISTEN

Check out Dominique’s comments about Usher and Herman Cain. LISTEN

Check out the tribute to Comedian Patrice O’Neal. LISTEN

A new state law that creates separate crimes against mother and unborn child when a pregnant woman is physically attacked will hold assailants more accountable for their actions, supporters said Wednesday. The fetal protection law is among 35 mostly criminal laws approved earlier this year that will take effect today. Others include one that allows […]

December 3, 2011, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Durham Central Park – 502 Foster St. Durham Armory – 212 Foster St. The holiday season is approaching fast and for Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) that means it’s time to start planning the 2011 holiday event. DPR is proud to host the 2nd Annual Holiday Fun […]

Check out Chris Paul’s parody called the, “Herman Cain Press Conference.” LISTEN

A state law going into effect this week would give law enforcement officers the power to take a person’s vehicle and sell it if he or she tries to flee from authorities. The so-called “Run and You’re Done” law is one of more than three dozen statutes enacted by the General Assembly this year that […]