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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ty Williams, August 24, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ty Williams, August 24, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Ty Williams, a Volunteer Firefighter and Mechanic. Ty was nominated by his sister Jenice who says, “My little brother Ty was diagnosed with synovial sarcoma at the age of 12 and had his right leg amputated. That didn’t stop him from becoming a junior volunteer firefighter in…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Samantha Poe, August 17, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Samantha Poe, August 17, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Samantha Poe, Registered Nurse in Apex. Samantha was nominated by her husband Michael who says, “My wife Samantha deserves to be recognized because like other heroes that serve this community, she puts herself first and is always wanting to go above and beyond to help someone in…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Terry McCabe, August 10, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Terry McCabe, August 10, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Terry McCabe, a firefighter at the Raleigh Fire Department. Terry’s nominator says, “Terry McCabe is a senior firefighter who has been serving the Raleigh Fire Department for 25 years. His dedication to the citizens of Raleigh and his mentorship of his fellow firefighters have been exemplary. His…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: In Honor of Sgt. Matthew Fishman

Hometown Hero of the Week: In Honor of Sgt. Matthew Fishman

This week’s QDR Hometown Hero is Sgt. Matthew Fishman, who passed away on Tuesday from injuries sustained in the line of duty. He and other deputies were serving an involuntary commitment order on Monday. All 3 sustained injuries from gunshots. The other two deputies are expected to make a full recovery. Sgt. Fishman was employed…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joshua Compton, July 27, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joshua Compton, July 27, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Joshua Compton, a Volunteer Firefighter and Dive Captain in Warren County. Joshua was nominated by his wife Audrey who says, “Josh is a volunteer at Roanoke Wildwood in the Lake Gaston area. He is also the dive captain at his fire department. He is always only a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Craven, July 20, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Craven, July 20, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Jordan Craven, a Firefighter in Clayton. Jordan was nominated by his girlfriend Lauren who says, “Jordan is very passionate about being a firefighter. He joined the local Volunteer Fire Department when he was in high school. After graduation, he became a career fireman which he has been…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mackenzie Koonts, July 13, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mackenzie Koonts, July 13, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Mackenzie Koonts, a Nurse in Raleigh. Mackenzie was nominated by her husband Jordan, who says, “Mackenzie is my high school sweetheart. After meeting at Apex High School, we both went off to ECU together (go pirates)! This past year and we tied the knot after over six…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Thomas, July 6, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Thomas, July 6, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Brittany Thomas, CNA from Wilson. Brittany was nominated by her father Ed, who says “I would like to nominate my daughter, Brittany Thomas as a QDR Hometown Hero. She has been a CNA for the past four years and absolutely found her calling. She started at the…… Continue Reading

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