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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Len Needham, March 1st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Len Needham, March 1st, 2023

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bob Golimowski, February 22nd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bob Golimowski, February 22nd, 2023

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Keith Powell, February 15th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Keith Powell, February 15th, 2023

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Timmy Godwin, February 8th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Timmy Godwin, February 8th, 2023

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Whitfield, February 1st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Whitfield, February 1st, 2023

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Austin Coleman, January 25th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Austin Coleman, January 25th, 2023

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Travis Denny, January 18th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Travis Denny, January 18th, 2023

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brian Hobgood, January 11th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brian Hobgood, January 11th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brian Hobgood from Chapel Hill. Brian was nominated by his sister Angel who says, “my brother is one of the most selfless people I know. If he knew I was nominating him, he would ask me not to. He started his career in public safety as a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Moody, January 4th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Moody, January 4th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Moody, Firefighter at the Bunn Fire Department. Jacob has been a volunteer fireman with Bunn Fire Department for 8 years in January and 4 years as a lieutenant. He pours his whole heart and soul into being a fireman. He truly is the definition of “first…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Tara Gehring, December 28th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Tara Gehring, December 28th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tara Gehring, Firefighter and EMT from Lillington. Tara was nominated by Teresa Murphy who says, “Tara is only beginning her career in Emergency services but she is passionate about her job. She is the first female fire fighter at her station in Lillington and she goes above…… Continue Reading

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