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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Colton Davis, November 20th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Colton Davis, November 20th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Colton Davis, firefighter for the Fayetteville Fire Department. Colton has been a firefighter in Fayetteville for six years and with the Northview Fire Department in Sanford since birth. Most people think he was born for this and I honestly believe he was. Both Colton’s parents are firefighters…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Hayworth, November 13th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Hayworth, November 13th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Adam Hayworth, firefighter for the Zebulon and Rolesville fire departments. Adam (my husband) has been serving the community since he was a young boy! He joined the Zebulon Fire Department as a teenager and served with their Explorer Group (basically junior fireman), until he was old enough…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Anthony Clifton, November 6th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Anthony Clifton, November 6th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Anthony Clifton, firefighter with the 50/210 Fire Department. I have never met a more selfless, giving, caring, gentle, hard-working, family-oriented, and amazing-hearted person as Anthony. We’ve been married for 13 years, and we have two amazing daughters who look up to their daddy and are so proud…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: John Hewitt IV, October 30th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: John Hewitt IV, October 30th, 2024

 Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is John Hewitt IV, Captain with the Kinston Police Department.  John began his career with the Kinston Police Department on February 12, 1996, and he recently retired from full-time duty at the rank of captain after serving the citizens of Kinston for the last 28 and a half…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lindsay Holt, October 23rd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lindsay Holt, October 23rd, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lindsay Holt,  911 dispatcher for Chatham County.  Lindsay is a volunteer firefighter at Pocket Fire Dept. She has been a 911 dispatcher, going on 8 years. 5 of those 8 years, she has been full-time with Chatham County Communications. She loves to serve her community, whether it’s…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lexus Thompson, October 17th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lexus Thompson, October 17th, 2024

QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lexus Thompson, who works full time with Johnston County EMS. Lexus is a mother and an amazing wife who works 24-hour shifts at her full-time job with Johnston County EMS, as well as a part-time job with Johnston Community College as an American Heart Association Administrative Assistant. She…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: James Newburg, October 9th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: James Newburg, October 9th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is James Newburg, a firefighter for the Cleveland Fire Department.  James works full-time at Cleveland Fire Department and part-time with Four Oaks and Meadow, as well as being a volunteer with Meadow. James goes above and beyond to serve the people in his community. He is always the…… Continue Reading

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