Category Archives: Featured

The QDR Dandelion Takeover
Ella Langley's new album drops April 10th-and Abby Leigh wants to celebrate on the air with YOU! Friday, April 10th, at 7 p.m. Abby Leigh will host an album takeover for "Dandelion," and you have a ch...
Rob Brittain 2h ago
Trout lily offers early sign of spring in North Carolina
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Many of us have various and sundry lilies in our landscapes. There are "Tiger," "Crinum," "Asiatic" and many more types of lilies that are not native. There are als...
Mike Raley 12h ago

Enter To Win: Backyard Bash!
Curtis Media Group wants to give you a "Backyard Bunch" - inspired by Peter Brady himself, Christopher Knight from The Brady Bunch, who's coming to this year's Southern Ideal Home Show Friday and Satu...
Kim Saguinsin Mar 29, 2026

Mad Dawg's Dad Joke of the Day
Miss a joke? No worries! Take a listen :-) Also, feel free to call me M-F 3p-7p with your jokes at 919-860-9470 ~Mad Dawg 3-4-26 - Daily Dad Joke finalists to win Matt Rife tickets
Mike Biddle Feb 12, 2026
This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. Autumn-blooming cherry, Hi...
Mike Raley Feb 01, 2026

Fursday: Meet Cait from Saving Grace Adoptions!
Stunning. Simply stunning. Cait is an Irish Wolfhound mix adult who has a mix of wiry hair as well as traces of merle in her coat making her stand out in pretty much any crowd. She is a large gal at 7...
Scott Henderson Jan 22, 2026
How native plants can turn your yard into a bird habitat
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have spent many hours looking out our window into the backyard. It gives Melissa and me great pleasure. The same can be said for the joy of watching the many bird...
Mike Raley Jan 21, 2026

Wine Down Wednesday
Join Abby Leigh every Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. for Wine Down Wednesday. Each Wednesday, Abby will uncork the stories behind our state's vineyards and winemakers. From mountain views to coastal ...
Curtis Media Jan 21, 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....
Scott Henderson Jan 21, 2026
Bell-shaped blooms and quiet charm: discovering the Carolina Silverbell
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Alas, another plant I have never owned and rarely seen in the landscapes in the Triangle. Of course, I normally don't trespass to look for plants so there may be a ...
Mike Raley Jan 18, 2026
