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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Andy Jackson, August 21st, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Andy Jackson, August 21st, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Andy Jackson, Firefighter for the Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department. Andy was nominated by his wife Christie who says, “Andy is a married father of 3 from the Four Oaks community. He donates countless hours as a volunteer in this community. He has been a member of…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Aaron Carter, August 14th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Aaron Carter, August 14th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aaron Carter, Lieutenant for the License and Theft Bureau. Lieutenant Aaron Carter from the North Carolina License and Theft Bureau has dedicated himself to supporting his law enforcement agency as well as his community. Aaron goes out of his way to support the officers that he supervises, who…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ben Ormiston, August 7th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ben Ormiston, August 7th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ben Ormiston, Investigator at the Wake County Sheriff’s Office.  Ben was nominated by his wife Amanda who says, “Ben works for the Wake County Sheriff’s Office as an Investigator, but started in corrections moved to patrol and now is an in his current role. He is also…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Byrd, July 31st, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Byrd, July 31st, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lee Byrd, Fire Chief for Elevation Fire Department.  Lee was nominated by his wife Erin, who says, “Lee has been a firefighter at Elevation Fire Department for 15 years. He has served in many positions from lieutenant to assistant chief and most recently has taken on the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Austin Gregory, July 24th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Austin Gregory, July 24th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Austin Gregory, Firefighter for the Clinton Fire Department and Meadow Volunteer Fire Department. Austin was nominated by Dale Gregory, who says, “On the evening of 7/10/2024, Austin was on his 24-hour shift, preparing for a shower when he heard his Lieutenant yelling for his help. Austin immediately…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week:  Steven Montague, July 17th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week:  Steven Montague, July 17th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero Of The Week is Steven Montague, Lieutenant at Wendell Fire Department and Four Oaks Fire Department. “Steven is the most selfless person I’ve ever met. We were best friends in high school, and now we are married. He is raising my three children as his own, and nobody can ever tell the difference, because…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Trent Austin, July 10th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Trent Austin, July 10th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Trent Austin, firefighter with the 50/210 Fire Department. Trent was nominated by his wife Maegan who says, “I nominate my husband Trent Austin as a hometown hero, because he has 10 years of firefighter service, and he never ever complains about his job. He enjoys getting up…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Daniel Karlinski, July 3rd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Daniel Karlinski, July 3rd, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Daniel Karlinski, Captain on the Raleigh Police Department. Daniel was nominated by his wife Adriane, who says, “My husband, Dan, is known for his kindness, hard work, and selflessness as a dedicated officer with 27 years of experience in the field. Despite his long career, he has…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Walt Miller, June 26th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Walt Miller, June 26th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Walt Miller, firefighter for the Selma Fire Department. Walt was nominated by his fellow co-workers at the Selma Fire Department on B Shift. “Walt day in and day out exemplifies what it means to be a citizens first firefighter. Walt works full-time for the Town of Selma…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Carson Vuncannon, June 19th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Carson Vuncannon, June 19th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Carson Vuncannon, serving the community as a firefighter for Blackriver and Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Departments.  Carson was nominated by Abbey who says, “Working 24-hour shifts are hard for anyone, but working a 24 then going to your part time job to work a 10-hour shift at a different fire department…… Continue Reading

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