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Category Archives: Hometown Hero

Hometown Hero of the Week: Clay Vaughan, January 3rd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Clay Vaughan, January 3rd, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Clay Vaughan, Fire Fighter and EMT with the Sanford Fire Department and First Health EMS. Clay was nominated by his dad Chris who says, “Clay started his journey of public service when he was 16 years old as a junior firefighter.  He continued his education to achieve his firefighter and EMT…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Justin Langdon, December 27th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Justin Langdon, December 27th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Justin Langdon, Fire Chief with the Meadow Volunteer Fire Department. Justin was nominated by his wife Lacy who says, “My husband, Justin, has been a Firefighter/EMT with Meadow Volunteer Fire Department for about 10 years now. He recently took on the role as Fire Chief and has put his heart…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Arnold, December 20th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Arnold, December 20th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brandon Arnold, volunteer fireman for the Bunn Fire Department. Brandon was nominated by his wide Lindsey who says, “Brandon has been serving as a volunteer fireman at Bunn Fire Department for 13 years. Those that know Brandon would say that he has a heart of gold, passionate, selfless, and always…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Barrett, December 13th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Barrett, December 13th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jeff Barrett, Dispatcher for the Wake Forest Police Department. Jeff was nominated by his wife Courtney who says, “My husband Jeff stepped in and returned to work after I had to stop for medical reasons. He takes his job as a dispatcher very seriously and goes above and beyond every…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Braswell, December 6th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Braswell, December 6th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is David Braswell, Captain for the Castalia Volunteer Fire Department. David was nominated by Anna Joyner, who says “Captain David Braswell has been serving the community for over 38 years with the Castalia Volunteer Fire Department. David is fondly known as “Pac Man” to those closest to him. Many in the community…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Scott Phillips, November 29th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Scott Phillips, November 29th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Scott Phillips, he works for EMS and Fire Service in Hoke County. Scott was nominated by his daughter Marlei who says, “Scott Phillips has worked in EMS and Fire Service for 30 years. He cares for those around him fiercely and never fails to put others first. Not only is…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charles Knowles, November 21st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charles Knowles, November 21st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Charles Knowles, volunteer firefighter for Newton Grove Fire Department. Charles is a big family man, a great husband to my sister and an awesome Daddy to my niece, nephew and his fur babies. He has been a volunteer firefighter with Vann’s Crossroads Fire Department and currently serves on Newton Grove…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Conner Edwards, November 15th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Conner Edwards, November 15th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Conner Edwards, a Volunteer Fire Fighter and EMT at Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department. Conner was nominated by his mom Melanie who says, “Conner is just beginning his journey in the fire service. He joined the Swift Creek Volunteer Fire Department after graduating high school. While volunteering, he also attended…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Deputy Bradley Matthews, November 8th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Deputy Bradley Matthews, November 8th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Bradley Matthews, a Deputy and SRO Officer for Meadow School.  Deputy Matthews was nominated by Taylor Krueger who says, “You can always count on him and he goes above and beyond for the students at Meadow School to keep us safe. You can always find Deputy Matthews walking the halls…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cari Dickinson, November 1st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cari Dickinson, November 1st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cari Dickinson, a registered nurse in Dunn.  Cari was nominated by her big brother David who says, “Besides being a mom of 3 wonderful kids and a wonderful wife, she spends most days taking care of people doing the thing she dreamed of and worked hard to make her goals…… Continue Reading

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