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
Hometown Hero of the Week: Dustin Swinson for April 8th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Dustin Swinson, Paramedic and Training Officer with Duplin County EMS. Dustin was nominated by Christy Faulk, who says, "Dustin goes above and beyond to ensure that any person he has any type of interaction with feels welcome and comfortable. Dustin started taking EMT classes ...
Apr 08, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Darius Parker for March 25th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Darius Parker, firefighter with the city of Wilson Fire Department, Toisnot Fire Department, and the East Nash Volunteer Fire Department. Darius is a hardworking firefighter. He is a firefighter with the city of Wilson Fire Department, the Toisnot Fire Department, and the East Nash ...
Mar 25, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Chuck Alford for March 18th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Chuck Alford, who is retired from the NC State Highway Patrol with 30 years of service, plus an additional 10 years with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. Chuck is also a volunteer fire fighter, serving as Captain of the Strickland's Crossroads Fire Department. Chuck was nominat...
Mar 18, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Lambert for March 11th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeff Lambert, firefighter with the Smithfield Fire Department and Volunteer Assistant Chief at the West Johnston Fire Department. Jeff was nominated by Chris Narron, who says, "I am writing to nominate a true Johnston County pillar, Jeff 'Honeybunn' Lambert, for your Hometo...
Mar 11, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Greg Bauer for March 4th, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Dr. Greg Bauer for March 4th, 2026 Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Dr. Greg Bauer, orthopedic surgeon at UNC Orthopedics at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Dr. Bauer was nominated by his daughter Isabella, who says, " My dad is honestly one of the coolest people I know. He's...
Mar 04, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Nathan Matherly for February 18th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Nathan Matherly, North Carolina State Trooper. Nathan was nominated by his sister, Amanda, who says, "My 6-year-old daughter Kinsley, my two-year-old son Kayden, and I listen to 94.7 on our way to school every morning. When we were listening about the Hometown Hero, Kinsley sai...
Feb 18, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: John Furr, February 11th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week for 2-11-26, is John Furr, firefighter with the Selma fire department! John Furr deserves to be recognized as Hometown Hero of the Month for their outstanding dedication, bravery, and service to the community. Whether responding to emergencies in the middle of the night or volunteerin...
Feb 11, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Lee, February 4th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week for 2-4-26 is Brandon Lee, Lieutenant with the City of Fayetteville Fire Department. Brandon started his firefighting career at Pearce's Mill Fire Department as a volunteer firefighter in July 2011 and later went part-time, he is now a Lieutenant with Pearce's Mill. In December of 2015...
Feb 04, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jamey Roberts, January 28th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jamey Roberts, firefighter for the Lillington Fire Department in Harnett County. Jamey was nominated by Courtney Kniffen, who says, "When I was 8 years old, my mom moved her and I from Florida to NC to start a new life with a man we didn't know we needed. He fixed pieces of ou...
Jan 28, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Josh Williams, January 21st, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week for 1-21-25 is Josh Williams, full-time firefighter at Dunn Emergency, part-time at Meadow Fire Department, and a volunteer firefighter at Autryville Fire Department. Josh was nominated by his wife Brittany, who says, "Josh has been a dedicated member of the fire service since he ...
Jan 21, 2026