This NC plant eats bugs for breakfast — and looks beautiful doing it
Most of us have seen or have some knowledge of the most iconic plant in the world: It’s the “Venus Flytrap”, which is native to a small area of southeastern North Carolina. One of its cousins, also a native to the “Tar Heel State”, is the venerable “Pitcher Plant”. It is also carnivorous and has an equally insatiable appetite for insects. This is another plant I don’t have in my landscape. I do need one after seeing the crop of the Purple Pitcher Plant at the North Carolina Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill.… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Goosey from Second Chance Adoptions!
Meet Goosey, a stunning Siberian Husky who’s as sweet as she is beautiful! At a petite 40 pounds, she’s full of energy, love, and personality. Goosey is a total people-pleaser who gets along with other dogs and is generally submissive in her doggie relationships. She absolutely thrives on attention and is always ready to make…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Foushee, November 12th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero for the week is Jay Foushee, Firefighter Bahama Volunteer Fire Department. Jay’s service as a firefighter began as a volunteer with the Hurdle Mills Volunteer. Fire Department over 30 years ago. As a local farmer, he rarely missed a call. Neighbors would call him directly because they knew he would hustle…… Continue Reading
The Nashville Songwriters Return to DPAC!
Some of the Nashville’s greatest storytellers, Jeff Outlaw, Tim Nichols, Wynn Varble, Monty Criswell, and special guest Phil Vassar, are coming to DPAC on Friday, March 6th, 2025, for an exclusive QDR country music event. Tickets are on sale now! Get full show details here.… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Nashville from APS of Durham!
We’re happy to introduce you to Nashville, our APS Pet of the Week! She’s an eye-catching, attentive, medium-sized girl who loves to learn! As our Pet of the Week, her adoption fee is waived through next Monday, November 10 (the shelter will be closed on Tuesday for Veterans’ Day). Visit Nashville’s online profile: https://www.apsofdurham.org/dogs/nashville/ More…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Hunter Holland, November 5th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Hunter Holland, Captain at Pine Level Fire Department. Hunter is a Captain at Pine Level Fire Department. He began as a Junior firefighter, obtained his EMT certification, got his associate’s degree from Johnston Community College, and graduated from high school a week apart. Hunter joined the Fayetteville…… Continue Reading
Q It Forward: Bring Hope for the Holidays to Local Foster Children
The holidays are here and together with the family of Crossroads Ford dealerships, we’re asking you to Q It Forward and bring Hope for the Holidays to more than 1,000 kids in foster care with Children’s Home Society of North Carolina. There are 2 ways to help: OR It’s heartbreaking to know these kids, to…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: Sarah Huskey, November 2025
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for November is Sarah Huskey, intervention specialist at Stough Elementary School in Raleigh. Sarah was nominated by Robin Deal, who says, “Sarah is an intervention specialist and works daily with students who need extra help in getting them on grade level. She has a heart of gold and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Taz from APS of Durham!
Meet Taz! He’s a fun-loving, sweet pup who our volunteers call “just perfect” and “such a nice boy!” Taz LOVES affection from people—he actually prefers it to treats! As Pet of the Week, his adoption fee is waived from today through next Tuesday, November 4th. Remember our Fall in Love special too—adoption fees for all…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Lieutenant Nicholas Cloninger, October 29th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lieutenant Nicholas Cloninger, a 25-year veteran of the Durham Police Department. Lt. Cloninger is a 25-year veteran of the Durham Police Department and one of the longest-serving watch Commanders in the history of the Department. Lt. Cloninger has always gone above and beyond to help the community and…… Continue Reading