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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

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

Hometown Hero of the Week:  Lisa Rhew, June 12th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week:  Lisa Rhew, June 12th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Lisa Rhew, a 911 dispatcher for Cary!  Lisa was nominated by Jordan Madison who says, “Lisa has touched so many lives in the time she was working in dispatch. She is passionate, caring, loving, understanding, a supervisor/ teacher, a mom, and one who goes the extra mile…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cameron Jernigan, June 5th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cameron Jernigan, June 5th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cameron Jernigan, Volunteer Fire Fighter / Wayne County 911 Dispatcher. Cameron was nominated by Kelly Parks who says, “Cameron had a passion for the fire service at the age of 5. He started in the Juniors program with Dudley Fire Department at the age of 13. During this…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jan Snipes, May 29th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jan Snipes, May 29th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jan Snipes, District Chief for Harnett County Emergency Services.  Jan has served Harnett County as a paramedic since May of 1994. Jan is committed to helping others and saving lives. She is compassionate and provides excellent care to her patients and goes above and beyond to serve her community.…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Victor Barreiro, May 22nd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Victor Barreiro, May 22nd, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Victor Barreiro, Police Officer for the Raleigh Police Department.  Victor was nominated by his wife Justina, who says, “Victor has been with the Raleigh Police Department for more than 10 years. He’s dedicated, passionate, and always willing to serve his community. Victor coaches soccer with the Raleigh…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Marissa Delisi, May 15th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Marissa Delisi, May 15th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Marissa Delisi, an EMT working with Wilson County, Green County, and Jamesville. Marrisa was nominated by her mother Jeannie, who says, “my daughter Marissa has been an EMT for 5 years and she completed her Advanced EMT last year. She has been in emergency services since graduating…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Hawkins, May 8th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Hawkins, May 8th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero Of The Week Is David Hawkins, First Sergeant For The Highway Patrol. David Hawkins has served with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol since September of 1997. During his time on the patrol, he has served in many different capacities; such as the Highway Patrol Motor Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit Sergeant,…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Richard Sykes, May 1st, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Richard Sykes, May 1st, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero Of The Week is Richard Sykes, Captain at Orange Grove Volunteer fire Department in Efland. Richard has been in Fire Service for 30 years, and he does a lot for the fire department, his church, and his community. He is a great husband, dad, grandfather, and great grandfather. He’ll go out of…… Continue Reading

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