Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2023 – Tina Robinette
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for November is Mrs. Tina Robinette, a biology and marine ecology teacher at Green Hope HS. Tina was nominated by Suzanne Tutt who says that, “she finds fun ways of teaching about the animals of the oceans and all of biology. I have known Tina both as a…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Cari Dickinson, November 1st, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cari Dickinson, a registered nurse in Dunn. Cari was nominated by her big brother David who says, “Besides being a mom of 3 wonderful kids and a wonderful wife, she spends most days taking care of people doing the thing she dreamed of and worked hard to make her goals…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Endora from APS of Durham!
Grumpy cat or Endora? We’re not sure. But we do know that this sassy girl is looking for someone that can handle her big personality and won’t be offended when she looks at you with those eyes. Endora has been at APS for about a month now and we know she is ready to find…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Nate Davis, October 25th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Nate Davis, Firefighter for Puppy Creek Fire Department. Nate was nominated by Heath Kinner who says, “Nate is only 19 years old and serves his community in many ways. He is currently a full-time firefighter at Puppy Creek Fire Department. While working a full-time job, Nate is now going to…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Feather from Second Chance!
When Second Chance Pet Adoptions learned that 2-year-old Dalmatian Feather had lived all her life outdoors and been used for breeding, we were thrilled to take her into our program once her owner surrendered her to a shelter. We knew this special gal deserved a second chance to find love! Feather is so excited to…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Charmin Medlin, October 18th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Charmin Medlin, paramedic in Warrenton. Charmin Medlin has been a paramedic serving the Warrenton community for over 22 years. Charmin was nominated by Morgan Tyler who says, “This sweet young lady has been going above, beyond, and out of her way to ensure that her clients as well as our…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Hyphen and Bracket from Saving Grace!
Hyphen loves people – really, really loves people! No matter what is going on in her foster home, Hyphen will almost always choose to interact with the humans. She is a pretty girl with a shiny black coat, white muzzle, and a white stripe down her forehead that makes her face look like a little…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Cody Chavis, October 11th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Cody Chavis, a firefighter for Meadow Fire Department and an officer for Harnett County Sheriff’s Department. Cody was nominated by his mama, Shanta, who says, “Our son Cody Chavis is the definition of a hometown hero. He has worked hard to serve his community by not only working in law enforcement but also by…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Sunny from APS of Durham!
There’s no getting around it that Sunny is a dapper young man, and we should all tell him how great he is. Sunny a 1 year and 7 month, playful and friendly guy with the cutest sploot you ever did see! After he was found wandering in our parking lot a few weeks ago, we…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: David Robbins Jr., October 4th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is David Robbins Jr., Assistant Chief of Franklinton Fire Department and the Deputy Fire Chief at RDU Airport Fire Department. David was nominated by his wife Amanda who says, “David Robbins Jr. is the Assistant Chief of Franklinton Fire Department and the Deputy Fire Chief at RDU Airport Fire Department, for 22 years…… Continue Reading