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
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
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
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Len Needham, Fire Chief for the Bahama Fire Department since 1985. Len was nominated by Alan Stephenson who says, “He has served the Northern Durham Community of Bahama as a firefighter since 1980 and as Fire Chief since 1997, served on the Board of Directors for the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bob Golimowski, Detective Sergeant at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Bob was nominated by his wife Elizabeth who says, “Bob works with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Bob is a wonderful man; he has worked in law enforcement for 27.5 years. Though it can be a tough career, he…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Keith Powell, Chief of Police for the Smithfield Police Department! Keith was nominated by his Daughter Caitlyn who says, “Keith Powell has worked for Smithfield Police Department for the past 30 years working his way up to Chief of Police. Keith has given his all to the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Timmy Godwin, Fire Chief for the West Johnston Fire Department! Timmy was nominated by his Daughter Madison Barnes who says, “My dad is a wonderful firefighter, friend, dad, and husband. He has served 25 plus years with West Johnston Fire department, over 15 of those he has…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Adam Whitfield, Firefighter for the Durham Fire Department. Adam was nominated by Bow Bowden who says, “Adam is a devoted fireman. He has been serving the Durham Fire Department since 2005. He is the driver of Ladder 3 and also teaches in the academy. Adam strives to…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Austin Coleman, Law Enforcement Officer in Harnett County. Austin was nominated by his wife Ashleigh who says, “Austin is a wonderful man, he has worked in law enforcement for many years. Though it can be a tough career, he is always ready to jump in and help…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Travis Denny, Patrol Sergeant for the Town of Zebulon Police Department. Travis was nominated by his wife Nichole who says, “I would like to nominate my husband, Travis Denny as a QDR Hometown Hero. Travis is a Patrol Sergeant who has been serving the Town of Zebulon…… Continue Reading