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Hometown Hero of the Week:  Tonya Pounds, September 3rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Tonya Pounds, September 3rd, 2025

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

Gold Star Teacher of the Month:  Courtney Levocz, September 2025

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: Courtney Levocz, September 2025

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

Hometown Hero of the Week:  Ryan Wood, August 27th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ryan Wood, August 27th, 2025

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

Hometown Hero of the Week:  Kevin Spivey Sr., August 20th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kevin Spivey Sr., August 20th, 2025

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Justin Alderman, August 13th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Justin Alderman, August 13th, 2025

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Summerlin, August 6th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Summerlin, August 6th, 2025

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

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2025 – Ariana Catherine Bond

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2025 – Ariana Catherine Bond

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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Stone, July 30th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Stone, July 30th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jason Stone, School Resource Officer at Apex Friendship High School.  Jason was nominated by Baxter Walker, who says, “Jason Stone is a School Resource Officer at Apex Friendship High School. Officer Stone had been a police officer with the Town of Apex for 26 years and a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Johnnie Byrd, July 23rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Johnnie Byrd, July 23rd, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Johnnie Byrd, recently retired Senior Sergeant with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.   Johnnie has been with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years and counting. He was a senior sergeant before retiring in 2024, while shortly after going back part time. He continues to serve…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Steven Spivey, July 16th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Steven Spivey, July 16th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Steven Spivey, Master Trooper with Highway Patrol for over 21 years.  Steven has been a master trooper with the North Carolina highway patrol for 21 years. He currently serves on the MIXSAP unit which is highly trained to investigate wrecks involving big trucks on our highways. Steven is a father…… Continue Reading

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