Hometown Hero of the Week: Wyatt Godwin, November 19th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Wyatt Godwin, Police Officer for the town of Cary. “I would like to nominate Officer Wyatt Godwin for the Hometown Hero Award. For the past three years, Wyatt has served the town of Cary as a dedicated police officer. His commitment to protecting and serving our community…… Continue Reading
Holiday Live and Kickin’ Friday with Mike and Amanda!
Join Mike and Amanda for a Live and Kickin’ holiday celebration! Be a studio guest on Friday 12/5 or 12/12 and see what happens behind the scenes and be part of the show! Register below to attend. Breakfast will be provided by Hardee’s, and our friends at Jernigan’s in Dunn will provide you with a…… Continue Reading
This NC plant eats bugs for breakfast — and looks beautiful doing it
Most of us have seen or have some knowledge of the most iconic plant in the world: It’s the “Venus Flytrap”, which is native to a small area of southeastern North Carolina. One of its cousins, also a native to the “Tar Heel State”, is the venerable “Pitcher Plant”. It is also carnivorous and has an equally insatiable appetite for insects. This is another plant I don’t have in my landscape. I do need one after seeing the crop of the Purple Pitcher Plant at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill.… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Christmas Carousel
The Family Tradition Continues November 28th – 30th, 2025 at the NC State Fairgrounds For over 37 years the Christmas Carousel Holiday Gift Market has been a Triangle Thanksgiving Tradition for thousands of holiday shoppers. Over 250 Exhibitors come together each year showcasing Arts, Crafts, Holiday Foods, Gifts, Floral, Holiday Decorations and much, much more!…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Goosey from Second Chance Adoptions!
Meet Goosey, a stunning Siberian Husky who’s as sweet as she is beautiful! At a petite 40 pounds, she’s full of energy, love, and personality. Goosey is a total people-pleaser who gets along with other dogs and is generally submissive in her doggie relationships. She absolutely thrives on attention and is always ready to make…… Continue Reading
Hop in the QDR Hot Tub Time Machine, Powered by Bullfrog Spas
ENTER THE CONTEST KEYWORDS HERE Hop in the QDR Hot Tub Time Machine this weekend powered by Bullfrog Spas! We’re fillin’ up the playlist with your favorite ’90s Country and, while you’re reminiscing, you could win a brand-new hot tub from Bullfrog Spas. When we power up the Hot Tub Time Machine, we’ll give you…… Continue Reading
“Wicked: For Good” Watch Party: Sing Wicked Good and WIN!
Get ready for a Wicked good time, QDR style! See the new “Wicked: For Good” movie with us on Thursday, December 4th, at Paragon Theatre at Fenton in Cary. It will be a Wicked Good Watch Party that includes a grand prize giveaway to see Ariana Grande on her Eternal Sunshine Tour in Atlanta next…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Foushee, November 12th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero for the week is Jay Foushee, Firefighter Bahama Volunteer Fire Department. Jay’s service as a firefighter began as a volunteer with the Hurdle Mills Volunteer. Fire Department over 30 years ago. As a local farmer, he rarely missed a call. Neighbors would call him directly because they knew he would hustle…… Continue Reading
WINS-DAY! Listen for the QDR Ticket Turkey
WINS-DAYS on QDR mean FREE concert tickets for you! Our Ticket Turkey is on the loose and when you hear him gobble, call 919-860-9470 to win your tickets to our SOLD-OUT Acoustic Christmas for the Kids Concert December 10th featuring Brothers Osborne.… Continue Reading
The Nashville Songwriters Return to DPAC!
Some of the Nashville’s greatest storytellers, Jeff Outlaw, Tim Nichols, Wynn Varble, Monty Criswell, and special guest Phil Vassar, are coming to DPAC on Friday, March 6th, 2025, for an exclusive QDR country music event. Tickets are on sale now! Get full show details here.… Continue Reading