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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

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

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