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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Shawn Tresidder Jr., November 2nd, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Shawn Tresidder Jr., November 2nd, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Shawn Tresidder Jr., fire fighter from Dunn. Shawn was nominated by Ida Robbins, who says, “Shawn has wanted a career serving others since he was little. No matter what job he said he wanted to do as a child it was always a service job. When he…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Aris Dixon, October 26th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Aris Dixon, October 26th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aris Dixon a Fire Fighter from Chapel Hill.  Aris was nominated by Richard Tyndall who says, “Aris has been in fire service for over eight years now and he is following in his grandfather’s footsteps. Aris started as a volunteer and now he is a fire equipment…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bailey Yarborough, October 19th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bailey Yarborough, October 19th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bailey Yarborough, a firefighter from Broadway. Bailey has been in the fire service since he was 18 years old, so 6 years now! He works full time for Lillington Fire Department, Part Time for Summerville Fire Dept and Boone Trail Fire Department and also volunteers with Boone…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cynthia Lee, October 12th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cynthia Lee, October 12th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Cynthia Lee. Cynthia was nominated by Amy Honeycutt, who says, Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, but she gives more than medicine. She gives hugs, comfort, more hugs, and lots of love. When Cynthia is not manning the Covid testing center at Campbell university, or following the sports…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lance Adams, October 5th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lance Adams, October 5th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lance Adams, an EMT for Johnston County and Volunteer Fireman for West Johnston. Lance was nominated by his mom Cindy who says, Lance has a true servant’s heart. He works as a volunteer where he continues to get hours of classes so he can improve and be…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Corey Wilson, September 28th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Corey Wilson, September 28th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Trooper Corey Wilson. Corey was nominated by Joshua Kiser, who says, “Corey had been serving our local community as well as serving our country. Corey is an Air Force veteran of six years, a trooper for Johnston County for the last four years, a fireman for Mar-Mac…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Brock, September 21, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Brock, September 21, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Lee Brock, a Firefighter in Hope Mills, NC. Lee was nominated by his fiancé who says, “Lee is an amazing firefighter, father, and provider. He is a full-time firefighter at Hope Mills Fire Department and a part-time firefighter at Rockfish Fire Department. He is the most selfless…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Paula Little, September 14, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Paula Little, September 14, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Registered Nurse, Paula Little. Paula was nominated by Tiffany who says, “Paula always goes above and beyond. She was recently married in June and was getting ready to go on our honeymoon when her husband had a fire explode in his face and was transferred to the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Rebel Coombes, September 7, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Rebel Coombes, September 7, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Rebel Coombes, Paramedic, Lieutenant of the Youngsville Search and Rescue Team, and a Commander of the Wake County Honor Guard. Rebel was nominated by Stella McDavid who says, “Rebel has dedicated 31 years of his life saving people and doing what he loves. If you call him…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Dr. Hal Woodall, August 31, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Dr. Hal Woodall, August 31, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Dr. Hal Woodall, in the town of Kenly. Dr. Woodall was nominated by one of his patients, Gene Williamson, who says “I have been a patient of Dr. Hal Woodall for over 40 years. He is truly one of a kind. He sees his patients at hours…… Continue Reading

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