Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Walters, April 9th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Robert Walters, Paramedic for Wake County EMS. Robert was nominated by his girlfriend Kim, who says, “He deserves to be the Hometown Hero of the Week because he is one of the best Paramedics in Wake County. He not only serves as a Paramedic himself, but he…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Sugar Plum from APS of Durham!
This week our featured pet is Sugar Plum! This sweet and affectionate girl is ready to dance her way into your hearts! Sugar plum is playgroup super star and loves to run around with other active dogs. Do you have visions of ME dancing through your head?! Maybe that’s a sign to take me HOME!…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Dalton, April 2nd, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kayla Dalton, a nurse from Nashville, N.C. Kayla was nominated by Paige Cribb, who says, “It is with great admiration that I nominate Kayla Dalton for recognition as an outstanding nurse, leader, and mother. Since becoming a nurse in 2019, she has dedicated herself to improving the…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: April 2025 – Chief Jonathan Denton
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for April is Chief Jonathan Denton, Fire Technologies Teacher at Harnett Central High School. Chief Denton was nominated by many, including, Hailley Allen, who says, “He has inspired me and pushed me to my best. He has passed along his knowledge of a firefighter down to me…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Major Daniel Toole, March 26th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week Major Daniel Toole with Princeton Police Department. Major Daniel Toole is an amazing officer, husband, dad of 3, son, and friend. A dedicated member of the Princeton Police Department, Major Toole is known for his commitment to serving and protecting the community he grew up in. With 14…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Miriam from APS of Durham!
Hi there! I’m a shy but friendly girl who warms up quickly to new people. One of my ears is always ready for a party! That said, I’m more of a movie-night-with-friends kind of pup; I get anxious and worried when too much is going on around me. I like getting gentle affection, sniffing, exploring,…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Elizabeth Cloninger, March 19th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Elizabeth Cloninger from a paramedic from Troy. Elizabeth has been in EMS for many years, she comes to work and is always happy. She has been through many tragic events in just the last 2 years, especially with the loss of her husband who was a police…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Ricky from Saving Grace!
Oh Ricky, you’re so fine, you’re so fine you blow my mind, Hey Ricky!! Once you meet this guy, you’re mind will be blown for sure! This retriever perhaps Boxer mix weighs about 48 lbs full grown. Ricky is a wiggly, happy young adult retriever mix ready to find his forever. He does great on…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brook Hinson, March 12th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brook Hinson, EMT for Johnston County Emergency Services. Brooke goes over and beyond for her patients and coworkers. Her level of compassion and professionalism for a 20-year-old, she surpasses anyone I have ever seen. She is never too busy to listen and talk with her patients. She says…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: March 2025 – Kristen Lundberg
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for March is Kristen Lundberg, theatre teacher at Fuquay Varina Middle School. Kristen was nominated by Barbara Svalina, who says, “We all know our teachers are wonderful, but when a teacher really sees what is in your child before you do and find their niche. Ms. Lundberg…… Continue Reading