Gold Star Teacher of the Month: Andrea Milner, December 2025
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for December is Andrea Milner, Third Grade Teacher at River Dell Elementary School. Mrs. Milner was nominated by one of her students’ parents, who says, “Mrs. Milner has been an amazing teacher this year for my daughter. My daughter sometimes struggles with being positive, especially when it…… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo Tickets!
The Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo returns to Lenovo Center on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Tickets are on sale now at ticketmaster.com. Or… you can listen to win a four-pack for you and your family with Nearly Impossible Trivia, 12/1 – 12/5, by listening at 5:50 am and 5:05 pm.… Continue Reading
Tending God’s earth: a journey of faith through gardening
I have always believed that God is in everything. There can be nothing on Earth to which this idea applies more than a garden. Don’t forget — one of God’s first creations was the Garden of Eden. George Bernard Shaw once wrote, “The best place to find God is in a garden.” For me, gardening has become a spiritual quest. I would like to say I have been a gardener all my life, but truthfully, I hated pulling weeds as a boy and never pursued working in God’s earth until I was unexpectedly thrown into hosting a radio gardening show more than four decades ago.… Continue Reading
12 Days of Christmas, Powered by Sunrise Dental, and Thompson Buick GMC
It’s QDR’s 12 Days of Christmas, getting you ready for the holidays, powered by Sunrise Dental and Thompson Buick GMC! Santa Q has a pile of presents for you to unwrap like gift cards to awesome retailers like: Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts, Brigs Restaurant, The Butcher’s Market, Cinch World’s Toughest Rodeo, Country Connection, Garibaldi Trattoria Pizza…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Tyler Welch, November 26th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tyler Welch, Chatham County Sheriff’s Deputy. Tyler has been with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office for over 6 years. It’s what he always wanted to do. He loves his county and its people. Tyler participates in community functions and volunteers at the local food banks. Even when…… Continue Reading
Write a Letter to Santa Q and Win Zach Bryan Tickets!
How would you like Santa Q to bring you Zach Bryan concert tickets? Write a letter to Santa Q and explain why you’re deserving to be on his EXTRA Nice list to win tickets. If Santa Q picks your letter, we’ll read it on the radio and send you to see Zach Bryan on his…… Continue Reading
Win an NC Wine Experience!
North Carolina Wine lovers, enter to win one of five fabulous NC winery experiences—brought to you by NC Wine! Here are the exciting details of each experience: Loading…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Baba from Saving Grace Adoptions!
Baba is a sweet black pup with short, shiny fur and the gentlest of hearts. A lab mix who weighs about 20 lbs, Baba has lots of room to grow. While he’s still learning the ropes of puppyhood and figuring out just how wonderful people can be, he’s already showing his affectionate side. He’s known…… Continue Reading
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