Hometown Hero of the Week: Jessica Latham, March 22nd, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jessica Latham, a nurse at WakeMed Hospital. Jessica was nominated by Alyssa Fenty who says, “Jessica has been in the nursing field for over 20+ years at WakeMed Raleigh. She has worked 40+ hours a week since COVID began to help keep up with the demand. She is…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Cinnamon!
SO many good things come with Cinnamon involved…why not just cut out having to find and try them all and go in big now and adopt Cinnamon. He will truly be a blessing to anyone luck enough to find this gentleman. Cinnamon has a story, we don’t know it all but we do know that…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeremy Pace, March 15th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeremy Pace, Fire and Rescue for the RDU Aviation Fire Department. Jeremy was nominated by his wife Rebekah who says, “Jeremy works very hard for his department and for his family. He’s been at the RDU Airport Authority Department a little over a year but as a third-generation…… Continue Reading
94.7 QDR Cares Blood Drive Recap!
We achieved overachieved our goal by 24 units yesterday and collected a total of 114 units of blood. 49 of those units were Power Red. We would not have been able to achieve this success without our amazing QDR listening family stepping up to Q IT FORWARD for our community!… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Clint from SPCA of Wake County!
Clint is 55 lbs. of love bug who would love to join your family! Clint is 6 years old and a brave survivor of the often deadly parvovirus. Clint is known to throw himself on the ground in anticipation of belly rubs, and he loves nothing more in this world than treats and attention! He’s…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Colin Bateman, March 8th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Colin Bateman, Volunteer Fire Fighter for Silver Lake, and EMS for Wilson and Edgecombe counties. Colin was nominated by his mom Paula who says, “Colin has been a volunteer firefighter with Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department 3 years in March and works part-time for Wilson and Edgecombe…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Hopper from the APS of Durham!
Guess why they call me Hopper! I’m a sweet, curious, and active guy! I love to wiggle and walk, and you can always find me with a toy in my mouth, especially if it’s a squeaky one. I love to play, run, and show off my hops. I do well on my walks and have…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Len Needham, March 1st, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Len Needham, Fire Chief for the Bahama Fire Department since 1985. Len was nominated by Alan Stephenson who says, “He has served the Northern Durham Community of Bahama as a firefighter since 1980 and as Fire Chief since 1997, served on the Board of Directors for the…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2023 – Doug Veeder
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for February is Doug Veeder, social studies/math teacher and football coach at Apex Middle School. Doug was nominated by his wife Stephanie, “Mr. Veeder is one in a million! He graduated from elementary school with his students when he realized how hard it was for them to transition…… Continue Reading
The Q Morning Crew Talks with Jelly Roll!
Check out Mike and Amanda’s conversation with rising star, Jelly Roll! You know him from his song “Son of a Sinner” and his new hit now playing on QDR, “Need A Favor.” Jelly Roll will be playing the Greensboro Coliseum on October 6th. … Continue Reading