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Hometown Hero of the Week: Sam King, October 22nd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Sam King, October 22nd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the week is Sam King, Firefighter for the Four Oaks and Cleveland Fire Department. Sam was nominated by Hannah Horne, who says, “I would like to nominate Sam as a Hometown Hero. With over 20 years of service experience, including time spent in Virginia, Sam has shown true dedication to helping others. […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Norris, October 15th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Norris, October 15th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Norris, Johnston County EMS and Antioch Fire Department. Jacob has spent the last six years in EMS and fire, which basically means he’s seen it all—chaos, caffeine-fueled shifts, and the occasional “why did I sign up for this?” moment. Through it all, he’s stayed dedicated to […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Hill, October 8th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Hill, October 8th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero for 10/8/25 is Michael Hill, Veteran, Retired Sheriff’s Deputy, Current Firefighter. Mike was nominated by Laura Hill, who says, “Mike has dedicated his entire life to serving others. His 21 years with the USMC as a Corpsman, then served the Durham Co Sheriff’s Office for 19 years and has been a […]

Half a Minute to Win It!

Half a Minute to Win It!

Got answers faster than socks disappearing in the laundry? Then you just might win Mike and Amanda’s Half a Minute to Win It! In 30 seconds, answer 10 questions with ONE letter… and if your brain doesn’t short-circuit, you’ll win $500! Here are the basic rules: We will ask 10 Questions in 30 seconds, and you MUST answer with […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joseph “Joey” Pepoli, October 1st, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joseph “Joey” Pepoli, October 1st, 2025

Joey was nominated by Haley Bain, who says, “Joey deserves to be recognized because he does so much that often falls behind the scenes due to the nature of his job. Being a Wildlife Enforcement Officer has a stigma that surrounds it because everyone has the mindset that the “Game Warden was out to get […]