Hometown Hero of the Week: Will Potter, July 19th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Will Potter, Chief of Carrboro Fire and Rescue Department. Will was nominated by his mom Valerie who says, “Will was just promoted to Fire Chief of Carrboro Fire- Rescue Department. As a little boy and throughout the remainder of his youth, Will always said he wanted to be a firefighter.…… Continue Reading
Waterfront Wednesdays: Win a 2-Night Stay at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort!
94.7 QDR is turning your workspace view to a waterfront view! Get over the weekday hump with Waterfront Wednesdays, brought to you by the NC Department of Health and Human Services. You could win a 2-night stay at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville and a $100 gas card from Circle K – Buy More,…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Gorgeous from Saving Grace!
Look at this smiling face! Sweet Gorgeous is now ready to meet her forever family! Although she takes a minute to settle in new surroundings, it won’t take her long to make you her new best friend! Gorgeous is learning proper outside bathroom techniques, now that she is in a house setting, but when taken…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Amy Johnson, July 12th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Amy Johnson, a nurse at NC State. Amy was nominated by her husband Mathue who says, “I want to nominate Amy for all that she does for our family and the community. I am stationed at Fort Bragg and constantly away from home performing Army duty. My wife, Amy, is a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Met Sign from Wake County Animal Center!
Male Age: 8 years and 1 months Weight: 77 pounds More information coming soon! Check Him Out Here! Wake County Animal Shelter820 Beacon Lake Dr.Raleigh, NC, 27610(919) 212-7387… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Lindsey, July 5th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brandon Lindsey, Lieutenant with the Knightdale Fire Department. Brandon was nominated by his mother Lisa who says, “Brandon also works with two other fire departments where he is a Captain. He volunteers with the Lucama Fire Department, and he has had a passion for being a firefighter since he was a…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2023 – Lori Haynes
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for July is Lori Haynes, a special education teacher at Olive Chapel Elementary School. Lori was nominated by Sarah Thomas who says, “Lori is a special education teacher who works tirelessly to serve the kids on her growing caseload. She is always thinking of new and creative…… Continue Reading
Mike and Amanda Interview Drew Blake of Guiding Eyes Outdoors!
Drew Blake who is the President of Guiding Eyes Outdoor joins us in studio to talk about his local non-profit that provides life changing outdoor adventures to military veterans, first responders, the blind, visually impaired, and children that have lost their parents serving our country and our communities. If you feel led to contribute, volunteer,…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Met Roxette from Saving Grace!
If you’re a product of the 80s, you may recall the Swedish rock duo Roxette – and, if you’re not, trust me, look them them up! Roxette is an adult shepherd who weighs about 66lbs full grown. She is absolutely stunning, with a long, lean body and short white ‘hair’, just like her lead-singer namesake!…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Dominic Alvarado, June 28th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lt. Dominic Alvarado, a Lieutenant for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Department. Dominic was nominated by his wife Melinda who says, “My husband, Lt. Dominic Alvarado, has worked for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years. He started working the roads and quickly became a School Resource Officer. Dominic’s passion…… Continue Reading