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Category Archives: Featured

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joshua Spivey, May 17th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joshua Spivey, May 17th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Joshua Spivey, Captain for the Clayton Fire Department. “Captain Spivey is hard working and is always trying to better not only himself but his crew along with Clayton Fire Department as a whole. He is a true representation of a leader by always setting good examples for…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Priscilla from Second Chance!

Fursday: Meet Priscilla from Second Chance!

This girl absolutely has a heart of gold, loves life and all it has to offer. She is so appreciative and enthusiastic for anyone to acknowledge her. We can only guess she spent her life watching, never able to interact much with people, yet she is making up for it now! She adores everyone she…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Thorne, May 10th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Thorne, May 10th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Michael Thorne, Lieutenant for Wilson EMS. Michael was nominated by his Fiancé Taylor who says, “Michael has been with the Wilson EMS for 12 years and he is now LT assistant supervisor. Michael performs his work duties with great joy in helping those in need, not only…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Dulcinea from the Wake County Animal Center!

Fursday: Meet Dulcinea from the Wake County Animal Center!

Dulcinea is one of our sweet seniors who came in as a stray. She is the perfect size and loves to be outside walking, sniffing, getting treats and just being with a person. She has some pep in her step and likes to jump up and give you hugs, but sits nicely on command and…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kyle Meyers, May 3rd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kyle Meyers, May 3rd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Kyle Meyers, volunteer firefighter for the Bethany Fire Department and a Navy Recruiter.  Kyle was nominated by his mother-in-law Barbara who says, “Kyle is going on his tenth year in the US Navy and has served in many overseas and stateside assignments. He is currently a US…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2023 – Coach Jackson Glascow

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2023 – Coach Jackson Glascow

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for May is Coach Jackson Glascow, coach and math teacher at East Wake High School. He was nominated by Angie Dawkins, a parent of one of his students who says, “I would like to nominate one of my daughter’s teachers who deserves some recognition and was hoping…… Continue Reading

New on the Q LIVE with Kassi Ashton: Photos

New on the Q LIVE with Kassi Ashton: Photos

Check out our YouTube for videos from the event!… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet El Greco from APS of Durham!

Fursday: Meet El Greco from APS of Durham!

El Greco is a fan favorite at APS. Hear what volunteers have to say about him: He has the cutest, smooshiest face that I just can’t resist. He’s a big goofball and loves to run around with a toy and entertain himself by tossing it around on his own. He also loves the swimming pool…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Trevor Baines, April 26th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Trevor Baines, April 26th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Captain Trevor Baines of the Heartsease Fire Department. Trevor was nominated by his girlfriend Frances, who says, “Trevor is fearless he will drop anything he is doing when he hears that tone drop for station 19. He is dedicated to saving the people of our community. He…… Continue Reading

Fursday: Meet Bree from SPCA of Wake County!

Fursday: Meet Bree from SPCA of Wake County!

If meeting the sweetest dog on earth was on your bucket list, get ready to cross it off! 6-month-old Bree from the SPCA of Wake County is looking for a home to call her own. Bree was rescued as a stray — she was found running along the side of the road with chemical burns on…… Continue Reading

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