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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mary Elizabeth Johnson, April 24th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mary Elizabeth Johnson, April 24th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Mary Elizabeth Johnson, a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at UNC Johnston Health Smithfield. Mary was nominated by Victoria Parrish who says, “Mary has been a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at UNC Johnston Health Smithfield for 4 years. She entered her passion in the height of the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chris Lynch, April 17th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chris Lynch, April 17th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Chris Lynch, police officer with the city of Roxboro. Chris has been in law enforcement for 10+ years. He has also been on the local fire department since he was 16. Chris also served in the Marine Corps. He is a loving father of two and is…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joey Eason, April 10th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joey Eason, April 10th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Joey Eason, firefighter with the Garner Fire Department. Joey has spent a large portion of his life serving the people of his community and surrounding towns and communities. He is a Lieutenant for the Garner Fire Department. On his days off, he continues serving communities by doing…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Marshall Smith, April 3rd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Marshall Smith, April 3rd, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Marshall Smith, Firefighter with the Clayton Fire Department. Marshall is a full-time firefighter for Clayton Fire Department. He has multiple years of experience with other departments including Smithfield, Eastern Wake, and he also volunteered at Hillcrest in Raeford while serving six years in the US Army 82nd…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mindy Rouse, March 27th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Mindy Rouse, March 27th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Mindy Rouse, Occupational Therapist with Wayne County Public Schools.” Mindy was nominated by Diana Soles who says, “Mindy is a home town hero as she wears many capes. She works with Wayne County Public Schools as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, working with Special Needs children. She has been…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jimmy Covington, March 20th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jimmy Covington, March 20th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jimmy Covington, Sergeant for the Aberdeen Police Department. Jimmy was nominated by Lynne Womack who says, “Jimmy has been in law enforcement for 19 years, and he just got a promotion to Sergeant a few months ago with the Aberdeen Police Department. He is also involved with…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Scott Holder, March 13th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Scott Holder, March 13th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Scott Holder, Assistant Fire Marshall for the City of Durham.  Scott was nominated by his friend Kaitlyn, who says, “Scott has worked for the Durham Fire Dept for 26 years. He has worked his way up from the Academy to now being an Assistant Fire Marshall for…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Deputy Tyler Pope, March 6th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Deputy Tyler Pope, March 6th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Deputy Tyler Pope from Smithfield.  Deputy Tyler Pope was nominated by Jenny Parris, who says, “Tyler has been with the Johnston County Sheriff’s Office for over 5 years. During his time with the Sheriff’s Office, he has exhibited selfless dedication to his job and the community he…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Christopher James McIntosh, February 28th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Christopher James McIntosh, February 28th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Christopher James McIntosh, State Trooper and Firefighter from Buies Creek. Christopher works three different jobs as a first responder and, like other heroes, he saves lives 24/7. He’s a Captain on Buies Creek Fire Department where he works part-time. He’s also a North Carolina State Trooper in…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Parker Savage, February 21st, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Parker Savage, February 21st, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Parker Savage, Health Care Specialist for over 20 years, serving the Triangle. We were blown away by the amazing story behind this week’s hometown hero. She received a bachelor’s degree in 1985 in art and psychology. She chose a career of working with people with special needs because her sister…… Continue Reading

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