QDR Homegrown Country: November 13, 2022
Featured artist: Nathan Leazer (Rockwell) we’ll play his latest single “Dreaming of a Memory” and he’ll play a live song “Why” here in the studio @nathanleazermusic Josh Rhyne (Willow Springs) — “Cold Fire” @josh_the_muzicman on tiktok Brooke Hatala (Cary) — “What Would I Say” www.brookehatala.com She and I will be performing on the QDR Christmas Float…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Addison Smith, November 9th, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Addison Smith, a paramedic in Cary. Addison was nominated by Jennifer DeBrecht who says, “Addison Smith has been working as a medic for the past sixteen years. As his former EMS partner, I can attest that his compassion and patient advocacy go above and beyond all expectations. Addison is…… Continue Reading
Mike & Amanda talk with Russell Dickerson!
Mike & Amanda talk with Russell Dickerson about his new album “Russell Dickerson” out now!… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2022 – Lisa Moore
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Lisa Moore, a Kindergarten teacher at Johnston Charter Academy. Lisa was nominated by her son Landry who says, “I am nominating this teacher because of her passion and dedication for teaching Kindergarten for the last 32 years! She has impacted numerous lives throughout that time and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Twinkle With APS!
We are so excited to feature TWINKLE, an energetic jumping bean. TWINKLE’s BIO: Hi there! I’m so excited to meet you. I’ve been at the shelter since June now and I can’t wait to find a family that will take me in. I can tell my behavior has changed a little bit since being here for…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Shawn Tresidder Jr., November 2nd, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Shawn Tresidder Jr., fire fighter from Dunn. Shawn was nominated by Ida Robbins, who says, “Shawn has wanted a career serving others since he was little. No matter what job he said he wanted to do as a child it was always a service job. When he…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson interview
Lainey Wilson Full Interview… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Aris Dixon, October 26th, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aris Dixon a Fire Fighter from Chapel Hill. Aris was nominated by Richard Tyndall who says, “Aris has been in fire service for over eight years now and he is following in his grandfather’s footsteps. Aris started as a volunteer and now he is a fire equipment…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet The Puppies!
Meet Sparky, Speedy, Spud, Spritz, Sport, Sparrow, and Spicy! These sweet puppies are currently 6 weeks old and will be available for adoption the week of Nov 14th through Saving Grace. When they were just a couple of days old their mom tragically passed away due to illness, so they were bottle-fed around the clock…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Bailey Yarborough, October 19th, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bailey Yarborough, a firefighter from Broadway. Bailey has been in the fire service since he was 18 years old, so 6 years now! He works full time for Lillington Fire Department, Part Time for Summerville Fire Dept and Boone Trail Fire Department and also volunteers with Boone…… Continue Reading