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Category Archives: Q Morning Crew

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

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2023 – Brittany Barham

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2023 – Brittany Barham

Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for February is Brittany Barham, 1st Grade Teacher at Durant Road Elementary.  Brittany was nominated by Mellissa Schofield who says, “Brittany is wonderful! She genuinely cares about each of her students, past, present, and even future. She brings out the love of learning in each of her students, especially…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Whitfield, February 1st, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Whitfield, February 1st, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Adam Whitfield, Firefighter for the Durham Fire Department. Adam was nominated by Bow Bowden who says, “Adam is a devoted fireman. He has been serving the Durham Fire Department since 2005. He is the driver of Ladder 3 and also teaches in the academy. Adam strives to…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Austin Coleman, January 25th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Austin Coleman, January 25th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Austin Coleman, Law Enforcement Officer in Harnett County. Austin was nominated by his wife Ashleigh who says, “Austin is a wonderful man, he has worked in law enforcement for many years. Though it can be a tough career, he is always ready to jump in and help…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Travis Denny, January 18th, 2023

Hometown Hero of the Week: Travis Denny, January 18th, 2023

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Travis Denny, Patrol Sergeant for the Town of Zebulon Police Department. Travis was nominated by his wife Nichole who says, “I would like to nominate my husband, Travis Denny as a QDR Hometown Hero. Travis is a Patrol Sergeant who has been serving the Town of Zebulon…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lynn Beasley, December 14th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lynn Beasley, December 14th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lynn Beasley, Firefighter and Traffic Control Officer for the Plain View Fire Department.  Lynn was nominated by his son Adam Beasley, who says, “my dad has been involved in the fire service for 45 years and is currently still involved. He is the head of Plain View…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bryan Belvin, December 7th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bryan Belvin, December 7th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bryan Belvin, Captain for the Clayton Fire Department on Rescue #1. Bryan was nominated by Austin Neuhaus who says, “I work alongside Bryan and every day I go to work he is always there inspiring me to do better, to be better. Every place we go there…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Janice Jones, November 30rd, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Janice Jones, November 30rd, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Janice Jones, registered nurse from Garner. Janice was nominated by her daughter Brittney who says, “My momma deserves to be recognized because she is a nurse at Wake Med. My momma has been a nurse for over 22 years, she has worked in many different departments and…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Garland Hicks, November 23rd, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Garland Hicks, November 23rd, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Garland Hicks, assistant Chief of Corinth Vol. Fire Dept. Garland was nominated by Kenny Harp who says, “Garland started firefighting at the age of 19. He has put his heart and soul into his career and has a heart of gold when it comes to helping people.…… Continue Reading

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