Be one of the brave individuals to take their support of Special Olympics to new heights this Fall! Join Special Olympics North Carolina on Saturday, September 27, at their annual Over The Edge fundraiser. Join us at 301 Hillsborough Street at the Raleigh Crossing building in downtown Raleigh! Amanda will be going Over the Edge at 11am. Don’t miss this opportunity to support nearly 53,000 Special Olympics of North Carolina athletes and Unified partners. Click HERE to donate to Amanda’s team!
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Shorty Jones, Paramedic with Duplin County EMS! Shorty was nominated by his wife Jennifer, who says, “My husband is the definition of selfless service and community dedication. He wears many hats, not for recognition, but because he believes in showing up for others — every single day.…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tonya Pounds, Nurse Practitioner at Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics! Tonya’s nominator shared, “Before I met Tonya, she accomplished so many things within her career. During COVID she went to people’s homes to provide services that were not allowed in person. When she opened her medical practice in…… Continue Reading
Mike and Amanda are ready to party with First Responders for Live and Kickin’ Fridays! Triangle area First Responders will join the Q Morning Crew and see what goes on behind the scenes at QDR. Enjoy breakfast from our friends at Hardee’s. The dates for First Responder Live and Kickin’ Fridays are September 12th, September…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Goldstar teacher of the month for September is Courtney Levocz, second grade teacher at North Harnett Primary School. Courtney was nominated by Alyssa Latham, who says, “I have known Courtney for the better part of 15 years and now she is my son’s 2nd grade teacher. She has been phenomenal in going above…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ryan Wood, Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh. Ryan Wood, a seasoned firefighter with 19 years of dedicated service, exemplifies commitment both professionally and personally. Serving as a Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh, a member of NC-Task Force 8, and a Captain with the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kevin Spivey Sr., School Resource Officer with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. For more than two decades, Sgt. Spivey has been a pillar of dedication, leadership, and compassion in our community, serving as a School Resource Officer with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. His commitment to bridging…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Justin Alderman, firefighter with the Wake Forest Fire Department. Justin grew up around the fire station in Wake Forest. He got on the department at the age of 14 and with permission from his high school principal, Justin started his Firefighter certification, and also his EMT training. On…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brad Summerlin, Sergeant for the Rocky Mount Police Department. Brad was nominated by his wife Paige Summerlin, who says, “Sergeant Summerlin works as the SRO supervisor. He has been involved in multiple areas of the police department since starting his career and has tons of training and…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for August is Ariana Catherine Bond, high school math teacher for Granville County Early College. Ms. Bond was nominated by Kenzie Hollowell, who says, “Any student that has had Ms. Bond will tell you she is one of the best teachers that we have ever had. Ms. Bond…… Continue Reading