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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Phillip Howard, June 29, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Phillip Howard, June 29, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Phillip Howard, a Police Officer in Cary. Phillip was nominated by members of his family and community who say, “Phillip has been a police officer in Cary, North Carolina for almost 6 years. Following in his father Phil and mother Tammy’s footsteps, Phillip is dedicated to the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jon Barbour, June 22, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jon Barbour, June 22, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Jon Barbour, a firefighter for the town Four Oaks. Jon was nominated by his sister Brittany who says, “My brother deserves to be recognized as a Hometown Hero because he is so passionate about giving back to the town that has given so much to him. Raised…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Wendy Radford, June 15, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Wendy Radford, June 15, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Wendy Radford, a paramedic and teacher in Wilson County. Wendy was nominated by her daughter Savannah who says, “My mom Wendy has been on the Wilson County EMS for 17 years and now serves as a lieutenant. She is so selfless and does everything she can for…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero May 20th: Anthony Norris

Hometown Hero May 20th: Anthony Norris

Our Hometown Hero of the week is Anthony Norris, who has served 22 years with the Elizabethtown/Garland Fire Department. … Continue Reading

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