Fursday: Meet Lucille from Second Chance Pet Adoptions!
Meet Lucille, the epitome of charm. This laid-back lady is your ideal companion, always ready to share life’s moments by your side. Lucille’s journey began as a devoted mother, nurturing seven chubby pups while in the care of a local shelter. Since joining the Second Chance family, Lucille has captured the hearts of everyone she…… Continue Reading
Over The Edge
Be one of the brave individuals to take their support of Special Olympics to new heights this Fall! Join Special Olympics North Carolina on Saturday, September 27, at their annual Over The Edge fundraiser. Join us at 301 Hillsborough Street at the Raleigh Crossing building in downtown Raleigh! Amanda will be going Over the Edge…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Shorty Jones, September 10th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Shorty Jones, Paramedic with Duplin County EMS! Shorty was nominated by his wife Jennifer, who says, “My husband is the definition of selfless service and community dedication. He wears many hats, not for recognition, but because he believes in showing up for others — every single day.…… Continue Reading
Request an Invite to Abby Leigh’s Taylor Swift Listening Party!
Enter to win a spot at Abby Leigh’s exclusive, invitation-only Taylor Swift Listening Party! At the stroke of midnight on Friday, October 3rd, Abby Leigh will begin streaming Taylor’s new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” at Fenton’s AVA Rooftop Bar. Guests will listen to Taylor’s new album in its entirety, as well as win prizes…… Continue Reading
Bottlebrush blooms, fall color make Clethra a versatile shrub
I have many different species of plants in my landscape. However, I do not own a “Clethra alnifolia” or “sweet pepper bush” or “summersweet”. I bet if I were to ask brother Rufus if he planted one in his historic yard, he would say yes. Clethra is a native plant to Eastern North America including North Carolina of course. My expert friends on the Weekend Gardener tell us that Clethra is a choice shrub for the Tar Heel state’s growing conditions.… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Wilhelminia from APS of Durham!
I’m just tickled that I am Pet of the Week this week! To celebrate, my adoption fee is waived from Wed., 9/3, until Tue., 9/9! Wheeee! I’m a whirlwind of feelings in an adorable dog body! I’m a busy, active girl who is always playing chicken with myself. I’m so curious about the world and…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Tonya Pounds, September 3rd, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tonya Pounds, Nurse Practitioner at Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics! Tonya’s nominator shared, “Before I met Tonya, she accomplished so many things within her career. During COVID she went to people’s homes to provide services that were not allowed in person. When she opened her medical practice in…… Continue Reading
First Responder Live and Kickin’ Fridays, Powered by Hardee’s
Mike and Amanda are ready to party with First Responders for Live and Kickin’ Fridays! Triangle area First Responders will join the Q Morning Crew and see what goes on behind the scenes at QDR. Enjoy breakfast from our friends at Hardee’s. The dates for First Responder Live and Kickin’ Fridays are September 12th, September…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: Courtney Levocz, September 2025
Our QDR Goldstar teacher of the month for September is Courtney Levocz, second grade teacher at North Harnett Primary School. Courtney was nominated by Alyssa Latham, who says, “I have known Courtney for the better part of 15 years and now she is my son’s 2nd grade teacher. She has been phenomenal in going above…… Continue Reading
QDR $1K Survey
The $1,000 Survey returns Wednesday, 9/17 with your chance to take home $1,000 just for listening to the radio! Here’s how it works: Before the survey begins, we need your help to answer the survey questions below. Loading…… Continue Reading