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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Thorne, May 10th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Thorne, May 10th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Michael Thorne, Lieutenant for Wilson EMS. Michael was nominated by his Fiancé Taylor who says, “Michael has been with the Wilson EMS for 12 years and he is now LT assistant supervisor. Michael performs his work duties with great joy in helping those in need, not only…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kyle Meyers, May 3rd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kyle Meyers, May 3rd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Kyle Meyers, volunteer firefighter for the Bethany Fire Department and a Navy Recruiter.  Kyle was nominated by his mother-in-law Barbara who says, “Kyle is going on his tenth year in the US Navy and has served in many overseas and stateside assignments. He is currently a US…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Trevor Baines, April 26th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Trevor Baines, April 26th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Captain Trevor Baines of the Heartsease Fire Department. Trevor was nominated by his girlfriend Frances, who says, “Trevor is fearless he will drop anything he is doing when he hears that tone drop for station 19. He is dedicated to saving the people of our community. He…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: JT Westbrook, April 19th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: JT Westbrook, April 19th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is JT Westbrook, volunteer firefighter for the town of Erwin. JT was nominated by Marlie Mooneyham who says, “JT deserves to be recognized because he works a full time job with Harnett County Schools Maintenance Department, and comes home to his family and still volunteers many hours to…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Hill, April 12th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Hill, April 12th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jordan Hill, fire chief for the Clinton Fire Department.  Jordan was nominated by his wife Karissa who says, “he is the current fire chief of Clinton, NC and has served multiple other departments including volunteering since he was 18. His passion and commitment to the fire service is more than admirable…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Rhonda Coyne, April 5th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Rhonda Coyne, April 5th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Rhonda Coyne, a detective for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.  For years Rhonda has held the position of crime scene detective for the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. She has served in numerous roles and positions during her law enforcement career inlcuding Criminal Investigator for the Lake Royale Police Department. She…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brian Aiken, March 29th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brian Aiken, March 29th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brian Aiken, a police officer, firefighter, and dispatcher for Butner Public Safety!  Brian was nominated by his wife Katelyn Aiken who says, ”Brian is a wonderful man, husband and dad! His dad is a retired trooper, his brother is a trooper, he loves what he does and he is very…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jessica Latham, March 22nd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jessica Latham, March 22nd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jessica Latham, a nurse at WakeMed Hospital. Jessica was nominated by Alyssa Fenty who says, “Jessica has been in the nursing field for over 20+ years at WakeMed Raleigh. She has worked 40+ hours a week since COVID began to help keep up with the demand. She is…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeremy Pace, March 15th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeremy Pace, March 15th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeremy Pace, Fire and Rescue for the RDU Aviation Fire Department. Jeremy was nominated by his wife Rebekah who says, “Jeremy works very hard for his department and for his family. He’s been at the RDU Airport Authority Department a little over a year but as a third-generation…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Colin Bateman, March 8th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Colin Bateman, March 8th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Colin Bateman, Volunteer Fire Fighter for Silver Lake, and EMS for Wilson and Edgecombe counties.  Colin was nominated by his mom Paula who says, “Colin has been a volunteer firefighter with Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department 3 years in March and works part-time for Wilson and Edgecombe…… Continue Reading

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