Gold Star Teacher of the Month: October 2024 – Tabitha Hinnant
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for October is Tabitha Hinnant, teacher at Rand Road Elementary School Tabitha was nominated by her teachers assistant Traci who said, “I work with Tabitha. She is a special education teacher for grades 2 through 5. She has a vast array of experience working in high schools,…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Magenta from APS of Durham!
It’s Deaf Dog Awareness Week! What better time to showcase our resident deaf pup, Magenta! She’s been spending the summer with APS staff and volunteers, jumping into every puddle and pool she can find—she’s even picked up a few hand signs! We’ll let her introduce herself: “Helloooo! I’m a busy bee with lots of energy!…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Stacey Hill, September 25th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Stacey Hill, Oncology Nurse at Southeastern Medical Oncology Center. Stacey was nominated by Cameron who says, “Stacey goes to work day in and day out no matter how stressed, tired, frustrated, she may be. She puts a smile on her face to proudly provide for her patients…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Cha Cha from APS of Durham!
Let’s shake our tails together! I’m a curious, energetic, excited and food motivated girl who is ready to learn! I like treats, exploring, and sniffing all the things! I’ll need basic training, four on the floor, and calming exercises. Can you help teach me to keep my paws on the ground? Take me home today!…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Ryley Hairr, September 18th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ryley Hairr, firefighter for the Fayetteville Fire Department. Ryley has been around and worked with different fire departments since he was 16 years old! He volunteers for Salemburg, Herring, and Taylor’s Bridge! He also worked full time with the Cotten Fire Department. He devotes most of his…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Foxtrot from APS of Durham!
Foxtrot came to us as a four-month-old puppy who has spent her summer growing up at the shelter. Staff and volunteers love her and know she’s more than ready for her furever family to come find her! Looking for a training partner?! I’m your gal! I’m here to train the brain and body! I can…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Peter Howell, September 11th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Peter Howell. Peter was nominated by his daughter Alanah who says, “Peter is my dad and does everything he can to provide for the family. He has been in the Durham Sheriff’s Department for the past 25 years and is now a Lieutenant and works at the…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Brodie Ray from APS of Durham!
I’m a good ol’ southern boy named Brodie Ray! I’m a fun, playful, excitable guy. Sometimes my excitement gets the best of me–I can be a little rough and rude when I see friends (and everyone’s my friend!). Basic training should fix that right up. I LOVE toys and hot dogs and a cool tile…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Sgt. Kevin Pena, September 4th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Sgt. Kevin Pena, Sergeant for the Garner Police Department. He was nominated by Joyce who says, “Sgt Pena is an Army Veteran who was a Sniper Leader. He is presently the Community Engagement Unit leader and on our SWAT team with GPD. I met him in the…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2024 – Meredith Fordham
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for September is Meredith Fordham, teacher at Four Oaks Elementary School. Mrs. Fordham is a teacher that makes sure no child is left behind. She always meets every student with a smile and hug. She is a kindergarten teacher but her impact is so much more. During…… Continue Reading