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
Fursday: Meet Briggs from Saving Grace!
Short legs and ears that go on forever as well as coat that looks like he came from the nearest city’s dog show extravaganza, Briggs is a model beagle and he is looking for some beagle loving people to come and scoop him up! Briggs is an adult male beagle who weighs a solid 35…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Elena Alexander, August 28th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Elena Alexander, a paramedic for Harnett County. Elena works nonstop as a paramedic for Harnett County. It’s hard working 24 or even 36 hour shifts especially with all the calls she has to go to as well as doing Mutual Aid calls for surrounding counties if they…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Blue Jay from APS of Durham!
Hello! I’m a sweet, sensitive, stoic boy looking for a gentle home and lots of love. I need time to adjust to new situations–I hope you’ll be patient with me! I really do like people, especially ones who will play ball with me and give me back and shoulder rubs. I’d love to have some…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Andy Jackson, August 21st, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Andy Jackson, Firefighter for the Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department. Andy was nominated by his wife Christie who says, “Andy is a married father of 3 from the Four Oaks community. He donates countless hours as a volunteer in this community. He has been a member of…… Continue Reading
JoCo High School Game of the Week, Driven by Deacon Jones Auto Group
94.7 QDR, KIX 102.3 FM, and Deacon Jones Auto Group bring the excitement of Johnston County High School Football to Triangle residents. Hear the games each week on 102.3 FM, and look for 94.7 QDR at the game! See the schedule below. Date Time (Coverage Begins) Game Friday, August 23rd 6:40 p.m. Harnett Central at West Johnston…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Seasmoke from Safe Haven for Cats!
I’m Seasmoke, a gorgeous gal who loves a good conversation. I’m confident and sweet and have all the energy a young kitty should have. I hope you’re looking for someone just like me because I’m ready to go home!… Continue Reading
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