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Category Archives: Q Morning Crew

QDR 2025 Hometown Tour

QDR 2025 Hometown Tour

Mike and Amanda are on the road again for the QDR Hometown Tour! Join us this summer as we do the show LIVE from Hardee’s. See below for the dates we will be at a Hardee’s near you, and come see us for a free QDR Hometown Tour T-Shirt (while supplies last) and more! DATE…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Byrd, April 23rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Byrd, April 23rd, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Byrd, Firefighter/EMT for Clayton Fire Department and the Four Oaks Fire Department. Jacob has three jobs. He is a Firefighter/EMT for Clayton Fire Department and Four Oaks Fire Department, as well as a local landscaper. He has three children, who he loves more than life itself.…… Continue Reading

Live and Kickin’ Fridays, Powered by Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken

Live and Kickin’ Fridays, Powered by Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken

Mike and Amanda are ready to party with you for a Live and Kickin’ Friday! Join the Q Morning Crew and see what goes on behind the scenes at QDR. Enjoy breakfast from our friends at Rise Southern Biscuits and Righteous Chicken. The possible dates for Live and Kickin’ are May 9th, May 23rd, June…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Stephen Young, April 16th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Stephen Young, April 16th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Stephen Young, Captain with the Garner Fire Department. Stephen was nominated by his daughter Caitlin, who says, “My father is passionate about his career, he is hardworking, determined, always looking for way to improve, and he loves helping others. He’s the best dad to my 2 sisters and I.…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Walters, April 9th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Walters, April 9th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Robert Walters, Paramedic for Wake County EMS. Robert was nominated by his girlfriend Kim, who says, “He deserves to be the Hometown Hero of the Week because he is one of the best Paramedics in Wake County. He not only serves as a Paramedic himself, but he…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Dalton, April 2nd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Dalton, April 2nd, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kayla Dalton, a nurse from Nashville, N.C. Kayla was nominated by Paige Cribb, who says, “It is with great admiration that I nominate Kayla Dalton for recognition as an outstanding nurse, leader, and mother. Since becoming a nurse in 2019, she has dedicated herself to improving the…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2025 – Chief Jonathan Denton

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2025 – Chief Jonathan Denton

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for April is Chief Jonathan Denton, Fire Technologies Teacher at Harnett Central High School. Chief Denton was nominated by many, including, Hailley Allen, who says, “He has inspired me and pushed me to my best. He has passed along his knowledge of a firefighter down to me…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Major Daniel Toole, March 26th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Major Daniel Toole, March 26th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week Major Daniel Toole with Princeton Police Department. Major Daniel Toole is an amazing officer, husband, dad of 3, son, and friend. A dedicated member of the Princeton Police Department, Major Toole is known for his commitment to serving and protecting the community he grew up in. With 14…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Elizabeth Cloninger, March 19th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Elizabeth Cloninger, March 19th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Elizabeth Cloninger from a paramedic from Troy.  Elizabeth has been in EMS for many years, she comes to work and is always happy. She has been through many tragic events in just the last 2 years, especially with the loss of her husband who was a police…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2025 – Kristen Lundberg

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2025 – Kristen Lundberg

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for March is Kristen Lundberg, theatre teacher at Fuquay Varina Middle School. Kristen was nominated by Barbara Svalina, who says, “We all know our teachers are wonderful, but when a teacher really sees what is in your child before you do and find their niche. Ms. Lundberg…… Continue Reading

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