Heating Up The Holidays With Newcomb and Company Winner – Q It Forward
94.7 QDR and Newcomb and Company are Qing it Forward Heating the Holidays for Susan Grosjean of Raleigh. She was the victim of vandalism a few months back and as a result, her whole HVAC system was damaged. As she tells us, her insurance did not pay much because the system was so old so it was not enough to…… Continue Reading
Local Charities Receive Double the Benefit from the 2021 Shotwell Landfill Charity Pumpkin Patch
Featured photo: Meridian Waste North Carolina Area President Josh Daher presents a $666.67 charitable donation to The Triangle Conservancy – Williamson Preserve’s Director of Land Protection & Stewardship Leigh Ann Hammerbacher and Patrick Boleman, Land Stewardship Manager. Provided my Meridian Waste Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid waste services company, strategically donated the proceeds of…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: December 1, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bryan Kirk, Firefighter in Raleigh. Bryan was nominated by his daughter Lindsay, who says, “My dad is a Hometown Hero because he is always willing to help out in the community and do whatever he can for the people who need him. He has been a firefighter…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: November 24, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Heroes of the week are Graham and Abigail Taylor, Officers for Rocky Mount and Nash County. Graham and Abigail were nominated by her mother, who says, “As individuals, each one has their own strengths in their field. Together they have made a very viable team and are both tremendous assets to their…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Buffy from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Buffy! With eight years of practice in the fine art of friendship, Buffy is more than prepared to be your co-pilot in life! She prefers to fly solo in terms of other furry friends, but Buffy has plenty of personality to fill your heart alone. This gal loves…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: November 17, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Phil Leonard Jr., Fire Fighter in Raleigh!… Continue Reading
Local Tree Lighting Events
Featured Image: @downtownraleighalliance It’s tree lighting time in Raleigh, so we rounded up several tree-lighting events to kick off the holiday spirit! William Peace University Raleighites are invited to the university’s annual tree lighting on Tuesday, November 16th at 6:30 p.m, including a 30-minute service followed by the lighting of the 40-ft tree. A professional…… Continue Reading
Hope For The Holidays
94.7 QDR needs your help to bring Hope for the Holidays to hundreds of kids in foster care in the Triangle and across North Carolina. Could you imagine spending the holidays without your family? That is the reality for over 650 children in care with Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. Help us spread some…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Missy from APS of Durham
Meet Missy! “Hello there! I’m a sweet and friendly girl who loves gentle affection! I’m super happy to meet new people and also love to explore. I’m playful too, toss a ball or toy for me and see! I really enjoy gentle affection and might even crawl into your lap or lean into you for…… Continue Reading
QDR Hometown Hero of the Week: November 10, 2021
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Christian Brown, Police Officer in Morrisville!… Continue Reading