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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

Hometown Hero of the Week: James Ellen III, November 16th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: James Ellen III, November 16th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is James Ellen lll, a paramedic supervisor with Halifax County EMS. James was nominated by his sister Kathryn who says, “My brother has grown up in EMS. He started volunteering with Enfield Rescue Squad when he was old enough to ride his bike to the station. He continues…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Addison Smith, November 9th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Addison Smith, November 9th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Addison Smith, a paramedic in Cary.  Addison was nominated by Jennifer DeBrecht who says, “Addison Smith has been working as a medic for the past sixteen years. As his former EMS partner, I can attest that his compassion and patient advocacy go above and beyond all expectations. Addison is…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Shawn Tresidder Jr., November 2nd, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Shawn Tresidder Jr., November 2nd, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Shawn Tresidder Jr., fire fighter from Dunn. Shawn was nominated by Ida Robbins, who says, “Shawn has wanted a career serving others since he was little. No matter what job he said he wanted to do as a child it was always a service job. When he…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Aris Dixon, October 26th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Aris Dixon, October 26th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aris Dixon a Fire Fighter from Chapel Hill.  Aris was nominated by Richard Tyndall who says, “Aris has been in fire service for over eight years now and he is following in his grandfather’s footsteps. Aris started as a volunteer and now he is a fire equipment…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bailey Yarborough, October 19th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bailey Yarborough, October 19th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bailey Yarborough, a firefighter from Broadway. Bailey has been in the fire service since he was 18 years old, so 6 years now! He works full time for Lillington Fire Department, Part Time for Summerville Fire Dept and Boone Trail Fire Department and also volunteers with Boone…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cynthia Lee, October 12th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Cynthia Lee, October 12th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Cynthia Lee. Cynthia was nominated by Amy Honeycutt, who says, Cynthia is a nurse practitioner, but she gives more than medicine. She gives hugs, comfort, more hugs, and lots of love. When Cynthia is not manning the Covid testing center at Campbell university, or following the sports…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lance Adams, October 5th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lance Adams, October 5th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lance Adams, an EMT for Johnston County and Volunteer Fireman for West Johnston. Lance was nominated by his mom Cindy who says, Lance has a true servant’s heart. He works as a volunteer where he continues to get hours of classes so he can improve and be…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Corey Wilson, September 28th, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Corey Wilson, September 28th, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Trooper Corey Wilson. Corey was nominated by Joshua Kiser, who says, “Corey had been serving our local community as well as serving our country. Corey is an Air Force veteran of six years, a trooper for Johnston County for the last four years, a fireman for Mar-Mac…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Brock, September 21, 2022

Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Brock, September 21, 2022

Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Lee Brock, a Firefighter in Hope Mills, NC. Lee was nominated by his fiancé who says, “Lee is an amazing firefighter, father, and provider. He is a full-time firefighter at Hope Mills Fire Department and a part-time firefighter at Rockfish Fire Department. He is the most selfless…… Continue Reading

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