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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeffrey Best, February 5th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeffrey Best, February 5th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeffrey Best, Officer with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and a Chief in the United State Coast Guard. Jeff works for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and is a Chief in the United States Coast Guard. He is the most selfless person and gives 110% to the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is James “Derby” Carpenter. “Derby” spends 100% of his time in this life serving the town of Aberdeen NC as a full-time fireman, and on his few days off, he serves as the glue that keeps the small Derby Fire Department held together as a volunteer. Derby also…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Ashtyn Johnson, EMT with Erwin Fire and Rescue. Ashtyn is one of the strongest, courageous, determined and, outgoing people that I know!  Ashtyn is currently an EMT with Erwin Fire & Rescue.  Ashtyn was a former volunteer fireman with Four Oaks Fire Department for 2 years, which sparked…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brandon Crocker, firefighter and 911 telecommunicator with Little River Volunteer Fire Department and Lenoir/Jones County 911. Brandon is highly motivated to serve his community whether that be volunteering at Little River Volunteer Fire Department or by taking 911 calls and dispatching them at Lenoir/Jones County 911! He…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Blake Stephens, Firefighter with the Cleveland Fire Department.  Blake has been in the fire service, since he was old enough to be a junior at Swift Creek Fire Department. His father is a firefighter at Garner Fire Department, and his mama is an EMT for Wake County…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Newcomb, December 25th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Newcomb, December 25th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeff Newcomb, Volunteer with the Rosewood Fire Department. Jeff is loved throughout the community. He is a great father to his two sons that are also volunteering along with their dad at Rosewood Fire Dept. He would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Pope, December 18th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Pope, December 18th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Pope, firefighter for the Antioch Fire Department.  Jacob has been on the Antioch Fire Department for a year now. He loves to help people in his community any chance he gets. Whenever he has a free moment, he is up at the fire department helping around…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Marsh, December 11th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Marsh, December 11th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jason Marsh, a firefighter with the Apex Fire Department. Jason was nominated by his mom, Susan, who says, “He is a full time Lt. firefighter with Apex fire department. He also works part time as a firefighter at Moncure fire department in Chatham County. Jason also works part time as…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: TJ Tatum, December 4th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: TJ Tatum, December 4th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is TJ Tatum, Captain for the Fayetteville Fire Department.  TJ pours everything he has into his job. Serving and protecting not only in his community but also in Fayetteville, is what he is great at! He started as a volunteer when he was a teen after graduating college with a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kaylei Finney, November 27th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kaylei Finney, November 27th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Kaylei Finney, Certified Nursing Assistant at Wake Med Hospital. Kaylei was nominated by her sister Allison, who says, “Kaylei is not only a hard-working CNA but also is a full-time student finishing her nursing degree. She always provides the best care for her patients and ensures that they are comfortable…… Continue Reading

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