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
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
QDR $1K Survey
The $1,000 Survey is BACK with your chance to take home $1,000 just for listening to the radio! Here’s how it works: See a list of possible questions below and give us your TOP answer to each! Good luck! Loading…… 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
Enter to Win the QDR Homegrown Country Music Series VIP Experience @ Mosaic at Chatham Park
The 2025 QDR Homegrown Country Music Series continues on Friday, October 24th, at Mosaic at Chatham Park! Come join us for a night of fun and country music! Friday 10/24: Clayton Blackman @ 7 pm Enter to win the QDR Homegrown Country Music Series VIP Experience, which includes: Loading…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Sherbert from APS of Durham!
I’m so happy that I am Pet of the Week this week! To celebrate, my adoption fee is waived from Wed., 8/27, until Tue., 9/2! My smile says it all! I’m a sweet, energetic gal with a great attitude. I welcome affection, and I love to play. We’ll have a great time together tossing around…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Ryan Wood, August 27th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ryan Wood, Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh. Ryan Wood, a seasoned firefighter with 19 years of dedicated service, exemplifies commitment both professionally and personally. Serving as a Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh, a member of NC-Task Force 8, and a Captain with the…… Continue Reading
Find zen in your garden with zinnias
My mother-in-law, Jean Reeves, was smart, hard-working, industrious, caring and pretty. She loved gardening, and taught her equally pretty daughters about vegetables and flowers and how they co-exist in nature. When I fell in love with Melissa, I also fell in love with her parents’ extraordinary and expansive dairy farm. The vegetable garden was always spacious, pristine and yummy. Jean’s talent for growing flowers was equally as impressive. Her sizable zinnia garden was memorable for the vivid colors. I think a low flying plane would have flown around to get another look.… Continue Reading