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Category Archives: Featured

Fursday: Meet Lobster Tail from Second Chance!

Fursday: Meet Lobster Tail from Second Chance!

Hey Everyone! I’m Lobster Tail, I am a little over 2 years old and am looking for a place to call my forever home. I am a very sweet boy, and overall am pretty laid back. I do love to play from time to time but I’m all about cuddles. I can sometimes be a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Billy Baker, January 17th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Billy Baker, January 17th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Billy Baker, firefighter for Rocky Mount Fire Department, serving the community for the last 27 years. Billy was nominated by his son Carter Baker who says, “My dad, he has always loved being a first responder ever since he was little. His father (my grandad) was a fireman and he followed in…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Giselle from APS of Durham!

Fursday: Meet Giselle from APS of Durham!

Looking for a passenger princess? Giselle is your girl. She is a strong independent woman with a desire for long walks around the Eno and keeping watch for squirrels. Giselle is an excellent loose leash walker, easily redirectable, and a great listener. While she’s not too keen on snuggling up, she won’t deny any belly…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charles Lamb, January 10th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Charles Lamb, January 10th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Charles Lamb, OR inventory control specialist at WakeMed for 14 years. Charles was nominated by his wife Stephanie who says, “He’s the most genuine person always willing to help and will drop everything to help get things done. He works long hours and goes in whenever he is needed. Charles wears…… Continue Reading

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

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: January 2024 – Ryann Riggs

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: January 2024 – Ryann Riggs

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for January is Ryann Riggs, teacher at True ABAlities Learning Academy. Ryann was nominated by Heather Constantatos, a parent of one of her students who says, “Ms. R is such a blessing to our family! She is doing what no other teacher has been able to do with…… 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

Fursday: Meet Jupe from Second Chance!

Fursday: Meet Jupe from Second Chance!

This suave 7-year-old lad has mastered the leash, ensuring stylish strolls for all. Despite his age, he’s the poster pup for enthusiasm, always up for a good chase with neighborhood cats, proving that speed isn’t everything! A connoisseur of family dinners, he takes his “monitoring” duties seriously, making sure no morsel goes unattended, of course…… 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

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