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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Alan Newcomb, February 14th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Alan Newcomb, February 14th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Alan Newcomb, Volunteer Firefighter for the Rosewood Volunteer Fire Department.   Alan was nominated by his wife Ashley who says, “Alan is an amazing father and husband! He has a heart of gold, loves his community, and would give anyone the shirt off his back to help someone in need. Alan…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Rodney and Christopher Burris, February 7th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Rodney and Christopher Burris, February 7th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Father and Son duo, Rodney and Christopher Burris from Sanford. Father and Son, Rodney and Christopher Burris from Sanford witnessed firefighters tackle a brush fire many years ago and it inspired them to become volunteers and help in their local community. Fast forward and Rodney has been a firefighter for nearly…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lt. Robert Harper, January 31st, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lt. Robert Harper, January 31st, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Robert Harper, Lieutenant for the Raleigh Fire Department. Robert was nominated by Jimmy Batten, who says “Robert Harper has been serving the public for over 40 years. He has earned the Long Leaf Pine award as a volunteer where he currently holds the rank of assistant chief at Benson Fire Department…… Continue Reading

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