Fursday: Churro from APS of Durham!
Meet our Fursday Pet of the Week, Churro, from The Animal Protection Society of Durham! Churro was such a cuddle bug when he accompanied one of our amazing volunteers at their home this weekend. Super smart and knows sit, down, and paw really well! Also loves getting his fur brushed – he will start dozing…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Mackenzie Koonts, July 13, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Mackenzie Koonts, a Nurse in Raleigh. Mackenzie was nominated by her husband Jordan, who says, “Mackenzie is my high school sweetheart. After meeting at Apex High School, we both went off to ECU together (go pirates)! This past year and we tied the knot after over six…… Continue Reading
Early July New Music Survey
Thanks for listening to 94.7 QDR! Your opinion matters to us and that’s why you’re invited to take our Early July New Music Survey and join our Q Music Discovery Lab. When you do, you’ll get to check out hot new country and help decide what gets added to the QDR playlist. Once you’re done, you’ll be…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Bailey from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Bailey from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Bailey is a 6-year-old lovebug who just wants to be happy with his humans. He is extremely affectionate and adores humans. He’ll climb up in your lap as soon as you sit down with him! Although he’s nervous around small children, he…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Thomas, July 6, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Brittany Thomas, CNA from Wilson. Brittany was nominated by her father Ed, who says “I would like to nominate my daughter, Brittany Thomas as a QDR Hometown Hero. She has been a CNA for the past four years and absolutely found her calling. She started at the…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2022 – Mrs. Cindy Alala
Congrats to Mrs. Cindy Alala at Willow Springs Elementary School, our Gold Star Teacher of the Month for July! Mrs. Alala’s nominator says, “Mrs. Cindy Alala is a Kindergarten teacher and has been teaching for 24 years at Willow Springs Elementary. She was a finalist this year for Wake County’s Teacher of the Year, with only 10…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Goldfish from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Goldfish from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Goldfish is as fun as his name suggests. This 2-year-old orange tabby has the sassy personality of a cat mixed with the loyalty and need for attention of a dog! Despite coming to us as a stray, he’s very social and loves…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Phillip Howard, June 29, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Phillip Howard, a Police Officer in Cary. Phillip was nominated by members of his family and community who say, “Phillip has been a police officer in Cary, North Carolina for almost 6 years. Following in his father Phil and mother Tammy’s footsteps, Phillip is dedicated to the…… Continue Reading
4th of July Celebrations!
The biggest and best 4th of July fireworks and celebrations will be back in 2022! If you are in need of a location to sport your red, white, and blue and show off your pride for America, here’s how to have the perfect Fourth of July Weekend! Did we forget something? Tell us about the…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Big Boy from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Big Boy from SPCA of Wake County! Now that’s a Big Boy! Big Boy is a super sweet and easy-going 10-year-old senior who is looking for a retirement home with a family to love him through his golden years. Big Boy was surrendered to the shelter when his…… Continue Reading