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Hometown Hero of the Week: John Holland for July 1st, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is John Holland, a firefighter with the Durham and Princeton fire departments. John has been in the fire service since he was 16 years old. H...

FURS-Day - Meet Boostsie from the APS of Durham
Please say hi to Bootsie, our Pet of the Week this week! She's a gorgeous blue and white, medium-sized pup who's always got a big smile for you! As POTW, her adoption fee is w...

Red, White, and Q Weekend for The United States of America's 250th!
This Fourth of July weekend, celebrate America with the soundtrack it deserves! It's Red, White, and Q ALL weekend on 94.7 QDR-featuring songs that celebrate America and the s...

Hometown Hero of the Week: Steven Kelly for June 23rd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Steven Kelly, a 911 dispatcher for Wayne County! I am honored to nominate my husband for the Hometown Hero Award in recognition of his ...

Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win $25 to Jimmy John's
Freaky Fast sandwiches. Fresh-baked bread daily. Hand-sliced meats and fresh ingredients. Easy lunch or dinner option. Perfect for on-the-go meals. Delivery, pickup, or dine-i...

Freedom Song of the Day for America 250!
America is turning 250, and we're celebrating every day at 2:50! Set a reminder to listen for the QDR Freedom Song of the Day every weekday at 2:50. It's our countdown to 4th ...
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Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...
Country Music News

Taylor Swift Honors Alan Jackson With Heartfelt Video Tribute at Nashville Farewell Concert
Alan Jackson's farewell concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville featured a recorded video message from Taylor Swift honoring the country music legend. ...

Aaron Lewis Breaks Silence on Bizarre Taylor Swift Merchandise Packaging Mix-Up
Aaron Lewis has addressed an unusual mix-up involving his upcoming album and Taylor Swift merchandise. In a statement shared after fans discussed the ...

Josh Ross Scores His First Country Radio No. 1
Josh Ross has earned his first No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart, Billboard announced, as Hate How You Look reached the top of the latest ranking. Th...








