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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cari Dickinson, November 1st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cari Dickinson, November 1st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cari Dickinson, a registered nurse in Dunn.  Cari was nominated by her big brother David who says, “Besides being a mom of 3 wonderful kids and a wonderful wife, she spends most days taking care of people doing the thing she dreamed of and worked hard to make her goals…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Nate Davis, October 25th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Nate Davis, October 25th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Nate Davis, Firefighter for Puppy Creek Fire Department. Nate was nominated by Heath Kinner who says, “Nate is only 19 years old and serves his community in many ways. He is currently a full-time firefighter at Puppy Creek Fire Department. While working a full-time job, Nate is now going to…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charmin Medlin, October 18th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charmin Medlin, October 18th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Charmin Medlin, paramedic in Warrenton. Charmin Medlin has been a paramedic serving the Warrenton community for over 22 years. Charmin was nominated by Morgan Tyler who says, “This sweet young lady has been going above, beyond, and out of her way to ensure that her clients as well as our…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cody Chavis, October 11th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cody Chavis, October 11th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cody Chavis, a firefighter for Meadow Fire Department and an officer for Harnett County Sheriff’s Department. Cody was nominated by his mama, Shanta, who says, “Our son Cody Chavis is the definition of a hometown hero. He has worked hard to serve his community by not only working in law enforcement but also by…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Robbins Jr., October 4th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Robbins Jr., October 4th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is David Robbins Jr., Assistant Chief of Franklinton Fire Department and the Deputy Fire Chief at RDU Airport Fire Department. David was nominated by his wife Amanda who says, “David Robbins Jr. is the Assistant Chief of Franklinton Fire Department and the Deputy Fire Chief at RDU Airport Fire Department, for 22 years…… Continue Reading

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…… Continue Reading

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

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