THANK YOU to all of our police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, EMS workers, and other fearless first responders!
We are so grateful for all of your hard work, dedication, and willingness to risk life and limb for others.
Listen each Wednesday at 7:11 a.m. and 9:11 a.m. as the Q Morning Crew features and says thank you to a local Hometown Hero.
The featured Hometown Hero will win a gift card from Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q.
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Previously Featured Hometown Heros
Twenty-Five Years Later... We Remember. We Honor. We Stand Together.
There are some moments in our history we'll never forget. 25 years ago, September 11th changed America forever. But when we look back, we don't just remember the tragedy.... We remember the heroes. The firefighters, police officers, EMTs, and military members who ran toward danger. Starting Friday and through the weeke...
Sep 07, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Herbie Stubbs for September 2nd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Herbie Stubbs, a law enforcement officer with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. His nominator said: "Herbie has served over 25+ years in Law Enforcement, most of which have been as a School Resource Officer with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. While serving as a SRO, he...
Sep 02, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Candice Lanham for August 26th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Candice Lanham, a member of law enforcement as the NCSBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge! Her nominator said: "Candice started her career as a CCBI detective with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in 2015. She completed the NCSBI academy in 2018. She was promoted to Assis...
Aug 26, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Chris Johnson for August 19th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Chris Johnson, a firefighter in Wayne County! His nominator said: "My dad works for the Wayne County Fire Department. He has worked there since 2019; before that, he was in Duplin County. He was a part of the Faison PD. He is also a third-generation firefighter in his hometown ...
Aug 19, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Taylor Grantham for August 12th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Taylor Grantham, a paramedic in Wayne County! His nominator said: "Taylor began his career with Wayne County EMS in October of 2012. He went on to attain his Paramedic license in November of 2015. Taylor became a Paramedic Supervisor in 2019. He began this journey straight out ...
Aug 12, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Hugh Long for August 5th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Hugh Long, a First Class Firefighter with the Raleigh Fire Department. His nominator said: "My nominee for Hometown Hero is my great-nephew, Hugh Long. Hugh is a First Class Firefighter with the Raleigh Fire Department. He joined the RFD Academy 48 in May 2022 and graduated in ...
Aug 05, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brent Woodall for July 29th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brent Woodall, a Goldsboro Police Officer. His nominator said: "After stepping into my life in 2016 as a stepdad he always had my back and supported my dreams while taking in two kids who were not his own and eventually having two more of his own all while working long hours pr...
Jul 29, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jonathan Miller for July 22nd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jonathan Miller, a long-time volunteer firefighter. His nominator said: Jonathan Miller deserves recognition for his 28 years of dedicated service as a volunteer firefighter because his commitment reflects true selflessness, courage, and reliability. For nearly three decades, he has...
Jul 22, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Lem Ivey for July 15th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lem Ivey, a firefighter on the Fayetteville Fire Department! His nominator said: "My dad is the definition of a hometown hero. He has served his community by being on the Fayetteville Fire Department. He was hired July 10, 1985. He will retire May 27, 2026. He has also served ...
Jul 15, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Sgt. Rondric Johnson for July 8th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Sgt, Rondric Johnson, a member of the Wake County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Rondric Johnson has been with the Wake County Sheriff's Office for 28 years. Throughout his career, he has been committed to outstanding service to the Wake County community. He has always been someone who can ...
Jul 08, 2026