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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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