Q It Forward: Bring Hope for the Holidays to Local Foster Children
The holidays are here and together with the family of Crossroads Ford dealerships, we’re asking you to Q It Forward and bring Hope for the Holidays to more than 1,000 kids in foster care with Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. There are 2 ways to help: OR It’s heartbreaking to know these kids, to…… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Nashville Songwriters
The Nashville Songwriters are BACK! Join Tim Nichols, Wynn Varble, Monty Criswell, Jeff Outlaw, Phil Vassar, and more! Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 7th, but you can win them BEFORE you can buy them with Nearly Impossible Trivia! Listen to win with Mike and Amanda at 5:50 a.m., and Mad Dawg will hook…… Continue Reading
Come Welcome Santa with QDR at Crabtree!
Join Amanda on Friday, November 7th, from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. at Crabtree. She will be awaiting the arrival of Santa at 2 p.m. to kick off the holiday season! We will be giving away a “gift” every 15 minutes, include Crabtree retailer gift cards and QDR concert tickets. The first 25 reservations /…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: Sarah Huskey, November 2025
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for November is Sarah Huskey, intervention specialist at Stough Elementary School in Raleigh. Sarah was nominated by Robin Deal, who says, “Sarah is an intervention specialist and works daily with students who need extra help in getting them on grade level. She has a heart of gold and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Taz from APS of Durham!
Meet Taz! He’s a fun-loving, sweet pup who our volunteers call “just perfect” and “such a nice boy!” Taz LOVES affection from people—he actually prefers it to treats! As Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is waived from today through next Tuesday, November 4th. Remember our Fall in Love special too—adoption fees for all…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Lieutenant Nicholas Cloninger, October 29th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lieutenant Nicholas Cloninger, a 25-year veteran of the Durham Police Department. Lt. Cloninger is a 25-year veteran of the Durham Police Department and one of the longest-serving watch Commanders in the history of the Department. Lt. Cloninger has always gone above and beyond to help the community and…… Continue Reading
Composting Made Easy: Tips from the WPTF Weekend Gardener
One of the most economical and practical things you can do for the plants in your landscape and vegetable garden is to start a compost pile. We’ve discussed it fairly often on the “WPTF Weekend Gardener” over the last 40 years. The first step is to find a relatively shady well-drained location in your back yard. You don’t have to buy a container, just build your own or find a proper spot on the ground. A wire cylinder 3 to 4 feet in diameter will work or build a three-sided box that’s 4 to 5-feet high and wide. However, if you prefer, ready-made bins are easy to find.… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Moose from Saving Grace!
Breed: Hound Sex: Male Weight: 65 lbs Age: 2Y/1M/1W Just like his photo shows, Moose is one laid-back hound with a heart as big as his 61-lb frame. With his striking red-mahogany coat and “cool as a cucumber” personality, this young adult has thebest of both worlds—he’s past the chaos of puppyhood but still has plenty…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Sam King, October 22nd, 2025
Hometown Hero of the week is Sam King, Firefighter for the Four Oaks and Cleveland Fire Department. Sam was nominated by Hannah Horne, who says, “I would like to nominate Sam as a Hometown Hero. With over 20 years of service experience, including time spent in Virginia, Sam has shown true dedication to helping others.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Gerard from APS of Durham!
Our new Pet of the Week is the handsome Gerard! As POTW, his adoption fee is waived from today through next Tuesday, October 21. I’m a curious, playful guy, and I’m told I’m very smart, too! I have soaked up a lot of learning since I’ve been here — it helps that I’m very food-motivated,…… Continue Reading