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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: William M. Thomas, Chief of Police, September 27th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: William M. Thomas, Chief of Police, September 27th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is William M. Thomas, Chief of Police for the town of Selma.

Chief of Police William M. Thomas, also known as Chief Billy, has dedicated himself to serving the Town of Selma for 20 years. As of October 1, 2023, he will officially retire from the Selma Police Department. He began his career as a dispatcher in 2003 and completed BLET in 2007. Over the next 11 years of his career with the Town of Selma, Chief Thomas served as Patrol Officer, Senior Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Patrol Captain. He also received recognition as Selma Police Officer of the Year in 2010. Chief Thomas received his last and most honorable title as Chief of Police in 2018. The Town of Selma commends Chief Thomas for his dedication and service to the community. Thanks to his leadership and determination, the Selma Police Department has achieved several amazing accomplishments. “Chief Billy Thomas has tirelessly protected and served the Selma community for two decades,” Selma Mayor Byron McAllister stated. “He has overseen the significant growth and improvement of our Selma Police Department in recent years. The positive impact he has had on the Town of Selma cannot be overstated,” added Mayor McAllister. Chief Thomas will be missed by his officers, staff, and the community. He has not only served in many roles with the Selma Police Department, but he has also called Selma home for the past 26 years. The residents and citizens will greatly miss him in his role as Chief, but are lucky enough to still call him a neighbor and friend. With heartfelt appreciation, Mayor McAllister stated, “I have been proud to call him Selma’s Chief of Police and my friend. The Selma Police Department will miss him, but I look forward to seeing how he impacts this community in retirement.” After retirement, Chief Thomas plans to remain in Selma, travel, and enjoy quality time with his family. He has shared a special expression of thanks to his wife Angie and daughter Erica for helping him make it to the finish line. 

Thank you, Chief Thomas, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a $50 gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q to thank you for all you do.

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Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Wester, September 20th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Wester, September 20th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Michael Wester with White Level Fire and Rescue Department! Mike was nominated by Sarah Walker who says, “Mike was very dedicated, always first on the scene. He has 34 years of dedication. He is a double amputee, but that never stopped him from his dedication. He was a chief for…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chad Godwin, September 13th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chad Godwin, September 13th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Chad Godwin, firefighter for the Cary Fire Department for 28 years!  Chad was nominated by his wife Sonya who says, “Chad started as a volunteer with the Bethany Fire Department when he was 15. He joined Buies Creek Fire Department in 1990 as a firefighter when he was a freshman…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Childress, September 6th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Childress, September 6th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jordan Childress, a firefighter for the Zebulon Fire Department. “My son has been a volunteer firefighter since the age of 17 at Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., where  he now serves as an officer. He graduated from the Wilson Fire Academy in 2017 and began his career.  Since then, he…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Garrett Joyner, August 30th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Garrett Joyner, August 30th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Garrett Joyner, a firefighter for the Youngsville and the Northern Wake Fire Departments. “Garrett was presented with a certificate by his peers back in 2018 during his senior year of high school that declared him “Most Likely to Become a Hero,” and that is exactly what he has become in…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Roy Gibbs, August 22nd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Roy Gibbs, August 22nd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Roy Gibbs, a firefighter for the Angier Fire Department. Roy was nominated by Deborah Tucker who says, “Roy is a very dedicated fireman, and he has been since 9/ll happened. Roy eats and sleeps being the best fireman he can be. Roy does anything that he can to support the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Baker, August 16th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Baker, August 16th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Kayla Baker, Nurse for Cape Fear Valley’s Harnett Health Campuses. Kayla was nominated by her husband Andrew who says, “Kayla is a loving mother, wife, and an awesome nurse. Kayla works 12-hour shifts as a float nurse for Cape Fear Valley’s Harnett Health Campuses. She not only works 12-hour shifts,…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Andy Barham, August 9th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Andy Barham, August 9th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Andy Barham, volunteer firefighter with the Puppy Creek Fire Department. Andy was nominated by his wife Brittany who says, “My husband has been a firefighter since the age of 15. He has served on several departments within Wake County and now serves in Hoke County with the Puppy Creek Fire…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cody Parker, August 2nd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cody Parker, August 2nd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Cody Parker. Cody was nominated by TeAnne Russell who says, “Cody is a firefighter at the Heartsease Volunteer Fire Department and a corrections officer. He dedicates his life to others. As a corrections officer, he goes to work with dangerous criminals, never knowing what he may have to encounter daily.…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mike Williams, July 26th

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mike Williams, July 26th

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Mike Williams, Senior Deputy Commissioner of the NC Office of State Fire Marshal. Mike was nominated by his wife Kelly who says, “Mike has served his community as a volunteer firefighter for over 34 years and also as a paid firefighter and law enforcement officer. He is the Senior Deputy Commissioner…… Continue Reading

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