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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Will Potter, July 19th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Will Potter, July 19th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Will Potter, Chief of Carrboro Fire and Rescue Department. Will was nominated by his mom Valerie who says, “Will was just promoted to Fire Chief of Carrboro Fire- Rescue Department.  As a little boy and throughout the remainder of his youth, Will always said he wanted to be a firefighter.…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Amy Johnson, July 12th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Amy Johnson, July 12th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Amy Johnson, a nurse at NC State. Amy was nominated by her husband Mathue who says, “I want to nominate Amy for all that she does for our family and the community. I am stationed at Fort Bragg and constantly away from home performing Army duty. My wife, Amy, is a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Lindsey, July 5th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Lindsey, July 5th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brandon Lindsey, Lieutenant with the Knightdale Fire Department. Brandon was nominated by his mother Lisa who says, “Brandon also works with two other fire departments where he is a Captain. He volunteers with the Lucama Fire Department, and he has had a passion for being a firefighter since he was a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Dominic Alvarado, June 28th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Dominic Alvarado, June 28th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lt. Dominic Alvarado, a Lieutenant for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Department. Dominic was nominated by his wife Melinda who says, “My husband, Lt. Dominic Alvarado, has worked for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years. He started working the roads and quickly became a School Resource Officer. Dominic’s passion…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Branden Kern, June 21st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Branden Kern, June 21st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Branden Kern, Sheriff Deputy for Orange County.  Branden was nominated by his mother-in-law Melissa who says, “My son in law is a loving dad and husband that goes to work hoping each day to make a difference in someone’s life. In March, he was awarded Officer of the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chief Orlando Rosario, June 14th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chief Orlando Rosario, June 14th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Chief Orlando Rosario, Police Chief for the town of Stantonsburg. Chief Rosario was nominated by Dillon Webb who says, “He does everything he can to help the town of Stantonsburg, and he goes above and beyond to help people.” Mike and Amanda had the pleasure of surprising…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Seth Tillman, June 7th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Seth Tillman, June 7th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Seth Tillman, a firefighter for the Bonlee Fire Department and Law Enforcement Officer for Siler City.  Seth was nominated by John Ellis who says, “Seth is a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer. When not serving the residents of Siler City, he can be found at Bonlee Fire Department,…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Scott Daniel, May 31st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Scott Daniel, May 31st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Chief Scott Daniel, recently retired Division Chief for the Fuquay-Varina. Division Chief Scott Daniel was nominated by Dana Johnson who says, “I have had the honor to work Scott for almost 22 years and I don’t know anyone more deserving of this award. On April 28, 2023,…… Continue Reading

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