Hometown Hero of the Week: Tonya Pounds, September 3rd, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tonya Pounds, Nurse Practitioner at Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics! Tonya’s nominator shared, “Before I met Tonya, she accomplished so many things within her career. During COVID she went to people’s homes to provide services that were not allowed in person. When she opened her medical practice in…… Continue Reading
First Responder Live and Kickin’ Fridays, Powered by Hardee’s
Mike and Amanda are ready to party with First Responders for Live and Kickin’ Fridays! Triangle area First Responders will join the Q Morning Crew and see what goes on behind the scenes at QDR. Enjoy breakfast from our friends at Hardee’s. The dates for First Responder Live and Kickin’ Fridays are September 12th, September…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: Courtney Levocz, September 2025
Our QDR Goldstar teacher of the month for September is Courtney Levocz, second grade teacher at North Harnett Primary School. Courtney was nominated by Alyssa Latham, who says, “I have known Courtney for the better part of 15 years and now she is my son’s 2nd grade teacher. She has been phenomenal in going above…… Continue Reading
Enter to Win the QDR Homegrown Country Music Series VIP Experience @ Mosaic at Chatham Park
The 2025 QDR Homegrown Country Music Series begins on Friday, September 12th, at Mosaic at Chatham Park! Come join us for a night of fun and country music! Enter to win the QDR Homegrown Country Music Series VIP Experience, which includes: Loading…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Sherbert from APS of Durham!
I’m so happy that I am Pet of the Week this week! To celebrate, my adoption fee is waived from Wed., 8/27, until Tue., 9/2! My smile says it all! I’m a sweet, energetic gal with a great attitude. I welcome affection, and I love to play. We’ll have a great time together tossing around…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Ryan Wood, August 27th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ryan Wood, Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh. Ryan Wood, a seasoned firefighter with 19 years of dedicated service, exemplifies commitment both professionally and personally. Serving as a Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh, a member of NC-Task Force 8, and a Captain with the…… Continue Reading
Find zen in your garden with zinnias
My mother-in-law, Jean Reeves, was smart, hard-working, industrious, caring and pretty. She loved gardening, and taught her equally pretty daughters about vegetables and flowers and how they co-exist in nature. When I fell in love with Melissa, I also fell in love with her parents’ extraordinary and expansive dairy farm. The vegetable garden was always spacious, pristine and yummy. Jean’s talent for growing flowers was equally as impressive. Her sizable zinnia garden was memorable for the vivid colors. I think a low flying plane would have flown around to get another look.… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Munchkin from Saving Grace!
Just one look at this cute face and you’ll be in love. This gal is a bully mix babe who weighs about 50 lbs full grown. Munchkin has quickly become a favorite with everyone on site. Her small/squat build is adorable. Her little bottom lip sticks out just enough to make you forget what you’re…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Kevin Spivey Sr., August 20th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kevin Spivey Sr., School Resource Officer with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. For more than two decades, Sgt. Spivey has been a pillar of dedication, leadership, and compassion in our community, serving as a School Resource Officer with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. His commitment to bridging…… Continue Reading
‘Naked lady’ spider lilies bring surprise blooms
Every regular co-host on the WPTF Weekend Gardener has discussed with delight, at one time or another, the attributes of the “naked lady” spider lily or Lycoris radiate. I have read that the name “Lycorus” refers to the mistress of the Roman leader Mark Anthony. Of course, there are other names for this popular bulb: “Cluster amaryllis”, “Equinox flower”, “Hurricane lilies”, “Magic lily”, “Resurrection lily”, and “Surprise lily”. Yes, this extraordinary perennial bulb is in the amaryllis family and is a native of China, Korea and Japan, but there are varieties that are native to the southeastern U.S. including North Carolina. … Continue Reading