Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Byrd, Firefighter/EMT for Clayton Fire Department and the Four Oaks Fire Department. Jacob has three jobs. He is a Firefighter/EMT for Clayton Fire Department and Four Oaks Fire Department, as well as a local landscaper. He has three children, who he loves more than life itself.…… Continue Reading
Mike and Amanda are ready to party with you for a Live and Kickin’ Friday! Join the Q Morning Crew and see what goes on behind the scenes at QDR. Enjoy breakfast from our friends at Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken. The possible dates for Live and Kickin’ are May 9th, May 23rd, June…… Continue Reading
Salute your college or high school graduate with an on-air salute! Download the FREE 94.7 QDR app to your phone, and click on the menu to send us an audio message. Tell us the name of your graduate, the school they go to, and how proud you are of their accomplishment. Then, tell your friends and family…… Continue Reading
Beagle lovers, have we got the dog for you! Hobbes is a gentleman who enjoys leisurely walks, taking the time to roll in the grass, and sniffing out the perfect stick to carry along. He enjoys meeting other dogs and their people while walking. Hobbes has excellent potty and crate manners when kept on a…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Stephen Young, Captain with the Garner Fire Department. Stephen was nominated by his daughter Caitlin, who says, “My father is passionate about his career, he is hardworking, determined, always looking for way to improve, and he loves helping others. He’s the best dad to my 2 sisters and I.…… Continue Reading
Life with this handsome stud…you can pretty much Banks on it being fabulous! Banks is a Husky mix, on the smaller side at 42 lbs but not with any less fabulous hair than one would expect. This guy soft and white as the driven snow and a character who loves exercise, interactions with volunteers and…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Robert Walters, Paramedic for Wake County EMS. Robert was nominated by his girlfriend Kim, who says, “He deserves to be the Hometown Hero of the Week because he is one of the best Paramedics in Wake County. He not only serves as a Paramedic himself, but he…… Continue Reading
This week our featured pet is Sugar Plum! This sweet and affectionate girl is ready to dance her way into your hearts! Sugar plum is playgroup super star and loves to run around with other active dogs. Do you have visions of ME dancing through your head?! Maybe that’s a sign to take me HOME!…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kayla Dalton, a nurse from Nashville, N.C. Kayla was nominated by Paige Cribb, who says, “It is with great admiration that I nominate Kayla Dalton for recognition as an outstanding nurse, leader, and mother. Since becoming a nurse in 2019, she has dedicated herself to improving the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for April is Chief Jonathan Denton, Fire Technologies Teacher at Harnett Central High School. Chief Denton was nominated by many, including, Hailley Allen, who says, “He has inspired me and pushed me to my best. He has passed along his knowledge of a firefighter down to me…… Continue Reading