Hometown Hero of the Week: Aaron Carter, August 14th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aaron Carter, Lieutenant for the License and Theft Bureau. Lieutenant Aaron Carter from the North Carolina License and Theft Bureau has dedicated himself to supporting his law enforcement agency as well as his community. Aaron goes out of his way to support the officers that he supervises, who…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Bob Barker from APS of Durham!
Bob came to us as a stray in the last week of a June and has been on the adoption floor for the last month. A favorite of all (like his namesake), this wiggly 2-year-old is endlessly sweet and a bundle of energy. And he’s as fun as he is fun-sized, at a “petite-for-a-pittie” 30lbs.…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Ben Ormiston, August 7th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ben Ormiston, Investigator at the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. Ben was nominated by his wife Amanda who says, “Ben works for the Wake County Sheriff’s Office as an Investigator, but started in corrections moved to patrol and now is an in his current role. He is also…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Beluga from Second Chance!
Hey everyone! I’m Beluga, I am a little over 2 years old and am looking for a place to call my forever home. I am a very sweet and chirpy boy, overall am pretty laid back. I would do best in a home with kids age 12+. I can sometimes be a little nervous in…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2024 – Jennifer Eudy
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Jennifer Eudy, teacher at Floyd L. Knight School. Jennifer was nominated by Angie Womack, her assistant, who says, “Ms. Eudy is an amazing teacher that works with children and adults with special needs. She has worked at Floyd L. Knight school in Lee County for 21…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Byrd, July 31st, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lee Byrd, Fire Chief for Elevation Fire Department. Lee was nominated by his wife Erin, who says, “Lee has been a firefighter at Elevation Fire Department for 15 years. He has served in many positions from lieutenant to assistant chief and most recently has taken on the…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Austin Gregory, July 24th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Austin Gregory, Firefighter for the Clinton Fire Department and Meadow Volunteer Fire Department. Austin was nominated by Dale Gregory, who says, “On the evening of 7/10/2024, Austin was on his 24-hour shift, preparing for a shower when he heard his Lieutenant yelling for his help. Austin immediately…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Rumor from Saving Grace!
Meet Rumor, the 57lb brindle beauty who’s ready to steal your heart! Rumor is… she’s about one of the nicest dogs at the farm and OH SO deserving of a cushy comfy furever hone! This fabulous Terrier-Pittie mix lady is an adult who has put in her time being a top-notch mom to plenty of…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Steven Montague, July 17th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero Of The Week is Steven Montague, Lieutenant at Wendell Fire Department and Four Oaks Fire Department. “Steven is the most selfless person I’ve ever met. We were best friends in high school, and now we are married. He is raising my three children as his own, and nobody can ever tell the difference, because…… Continue Reading
Acoustic Christmas for the Kids
The date has been set for QDR’s Acoustic Christmas for the Kids Concert supporting UNC Children’s Hospital. Join QDR at The Clayton Center on December 11th to see Craig Campbell, Zach Top, Drew Baldridge, and Anne Wilson! Doors Open: 5:45pm VIP Meet and Greet: 6:30pm Show Start: 7:00pm… Continue Reading