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.

Several counties in the area are holding municipal elections this Tuesday. However, you can vote early through tomorrow! Here’s where: Wake County Early Voting Durham County Early Voting Orange County Early Voting Other Counties

Municipal elections are right around the corner! Are you registered to vote? Did you know that you can vote early? We’ve got the details on how to register, where to vote early in your county and so much more! Voting Information

Municipal elections are right around the corner! Are you registered to vote? Did you know that you can vote early? We’ve got the details on how to register, where to vote early in your county and so much more! Voting Information

Individuals interested in working at this year’s North Carolina State Fair can apply for a number of jobs through the Employment Security Commission, the commission said Monday. The fair opens Oct. 13 and runs through Oct. 23. “The state fair can be an excellent opportunity for those individuals seeking part-time work,” ESC chairman Lynn R. […]

Municipal elections are right around the corner! Are you registered to vote? Did you know that you can vote early? We’ve got the details on how to register, where to vote early in your county and so much more! Voting Information

President Obama is taking a moment to address concerns from Black voters in his first, exclusive interview on BET’s special, “The President Answers Black America.” He will address the current unemployment crisis and economy specifically to an American audience with Emmy-Award winning journalist and former KTLA anchor Emmett Miller. The special premieres Monday, Sept. 26 […]

Alice Walker’s classic 1983 novel, “The Color Purple,” has finally made its way to e-readers. Open Road Integrated Media, the digital company co-founded two years ago by former HarperCollins CEO Jane Friedman, has release Walker’s book along with additional works by the author. Digital editions of “The Color Purple” and the novels “The Temple of […]

Michelle Obama found an unusual ally – reality TV – in her effort to bring attention to the needs of military families and a shelter for homeless female veterans in Fayetteville. The first lady, appearing Sunday on the two-part season premiere of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” says the program was the right platform for the […]

Morgan Freeman discusses his support for President Obama and blames the political right for much of the gridlock in government. VIEW VIDEO

What: Technical and Financial Small Business Assistance Programs Who: City of Durham Equal Opportunity and Equity Assurance Department When: Thursday, September 29, 2011, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Where: City Council Chambers 101 City Hall Plaza, First Floor Durham, N.C. 27701 Fast Facts: ·         This seminar will familiarize local small businesses with financial and […]

Grandparents play a vital role in the growth and development of children.  They provide formal and informal supports for families, ranging from occasional babysitting, to full- time child care, to full-time custody of their grandchildren. The Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) understands the critical role played by grandparents and the support they need […]