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Q It Forward: Bring Hope for the Holidays to Local Foster Children
11,000 - that's how many kids are currently in foster care in North Carolina. Many of them are in the care of Children's Home Society and will be spending the holidays without...

Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Whitt for October 28th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Blake Whitt, a Firefighter with the City of Roxboro Fire Department, New Hope Fire Department, and serves as Fire Chief for the Hurdle Mil...

Gold Star Teacher of the Month, November 2026: Danielle Totilo
Our Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Danielle Totilo, a second-grade teacher at Forest Pines Drive Elementary School. Her nominator said: "Although she is only in her s...

FURS-Day - Meet Max from Second Chance
Meet Max! At just 1.5 years old, Max is already a BIG guy with an even bigger heart! This lovable boy has so much love to give and absolutely adores people. He can be a little...

FURS-Day - Meet Zelly from Second Chance
Happy FURS-Day! Meet Zelly from Second Chance! Meet Zelly, the brown tabby girl of your dreams! Zelly is the perfect package of sweet, easy-going, and friendly. Zelly came in ...

Hometown Hero of the Week: Will Crabtree for October 21st, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Will Crabtree, a firefighter in Durham! His nominator said: "In the early morning hours of October 8, Will Crabtree entered a buildin...
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Cleome brings grandmother's garden back to life
Cleome, also known as "Grandfather's whiskers," is an old-fashioned garden favorite that thrives in North Carolina despite being native to South America. Mike Raley ...
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Lizzo Honors Dolly Parton With a Special Jolene-Inspired Halloween Costume
Lizzo celebrated Halloween 2026 with a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, recreating the country music legend's signature look from her 1973 hit Jolen...

The Creekers Release New Album Follow the Sound as Their Bluegrass Career Gains Momentum
Kentucky bluegrass band The Creekers have released their second album, Follow the Sound, marking another milestone in their growing music career. Rele...

Fanny Lumsden Reflects on Family and Roots in 'Traditions'
Australian country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden is exploring the meaning of family traditions and personal identity with her fifth studio album, Tr...








