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Category Archives: Q Morning Crew

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brian Aiken, March 29th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brian Aiken, March 29th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brian Aiken, a police officer, firefighter, and dispatcher for Butner Public Safety!  Brian was nominated by his wife Katelyn Aiken who says, ”Brian is a wonderful man, husband and dad! His dad is a retired trooper, his brother is a trooper, he loves what he does and he is very…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jessica Latham, March 22nd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jessica Latham, March 22nd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jessica Latham, a nurse at WakeMed Hospital. Jessica was nominated by Alyssa Fenty who says, “Jessica has been in the nursing field for over 20+ years at WakeMed Raleigh. She has worked 40+ hours a week since COVID began to help keep up with the demand. She is…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeremy Pace, March 15th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeremy Pace, March 15th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeremy Pace, Fire and Rescue for the RDU Aviation Fire Department. Jeremy was nominated by his wife Rebekah who says, “Jeremy works very hard for his department and for his family. He’s been at the RDU Airport Authority Department a little over a year but as a third-generation…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Colin Bateman, March 8th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Colin Bateman, March 8th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Colin Bateman, Volunteer Fire Fighter for Silver Lake, and EMS for Wilson and Edgecombe counties.  Colin was nominated by his mom Paula who says, “Colin has been a volunteer firefighter with Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department 3 years in March and works part-time for Wilson and Edgecombe…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Len Needham, March 1st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Len Needham, March 1st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Len Needham, Fire Chief for the Bahama Fire Department since 1985. Len was nominated by Alan Stephenson who says, “He has served the Northern Durham Community of Bahama as a firefighter since 1980 and as Fire Chief since 1997, served on the Board of Directors for the…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2023 – Doug Veeder

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2023 – Doug Veeder

Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for February is Doug Veeder, social studies/math teacher and football coach at Apex Middle School.  Doug was nominated by his wife Stephanie, “Mr. Veeder is one in a million! He graduated from elementary school with his students when he realized how hard it was for them to transition…… Continue Reading

The Q Morning Crew Talks with Jelly Roll!

The Q Morning Crew Talks with Jelly Roll!

Check out Mike and Amanda’s conversation with rising star, Jelly Roll!  You know him from his song “Son of a Sinner” and his new hit now playing on QDR, “Need A Favor.”  Jelly Roll will be playing the Greensboro Coliseum on October 6th. … Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bob Golimowski, February 22nd, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bob Golimowski, February 22nd, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bob Golimowski, Detective Sergeant at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.  Bob was nominated by his wife Elizabeth who says, “Bob works with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Bob is a wonderful man; he has worked in law enforcement for 27.5 years. Though it can be a tough career, he…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Keith Powell, February 15th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Keith Powell, February 15th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Keith Powell, Chief of Police for the Smithfield Police Department!  Keith was nominated by his Daughter Caitlyn who says, “Keith Powell has worked for Smithfield Police Department for the past 30 years working his way up to Chief of Police. Keith has given his all to the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Timmy Godwin, February 8th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Timmy Godwin, February 8th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Timmy Godwin, Fire Chief for the West Johnston Fire Department!  Timmy was nominated by his Daughter Madison Barnes who says, “My dad is a wonderful firefighter, friend, dad, and husband. He has served 25 plus years with West Johnston Fire department, over 15 of those he has…… Continue Reading

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