Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brandon Crocker, firefighter and 911 telecommunicator with Little River Volunteer Fire Department and Lenoir/Jones County 911. Brandon is highly motivated to serve his community whether that be volunteering at Little River Volunteer Fire Department or by taking 911 calls and dispatching them at Lenoir/Jones County 911! He…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Red Rover from APS of Durham!
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle from head to tail! I’m a darling little guy with lots of fun energy. I love treats, toys, and tag, affection, and learning new things! I’ll need calming exercises, gentle people, active people, daily walks and plenty of enrichment/training. Let’s go exploring and adventuring together! Kids: 6+, jumpy, very wiggly, little mouthy…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Blake Stephens, Firefighter with the Cleveland Fire Department. Blake has been in the fire service, since he was old enough to be a junior at Swift Creek Fire Department. His father is a firefighter at Garner Fire Department, and his mama is an EMT for Wake County…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2025 – Jennifer Hinton
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for January is Jennifer Hinton, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School Mrs. Hinton was nominated by Amanda Bell, who says, “Jennifer is a school favorite! She is always going above and beyond to make students feel welcomed, appreciated, loved and supported. She has…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Newcomb, December 25th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeff Newcomb, Volunteer with the Rosewood Fire Department. Jeff is loved throughout the community. He is a great father to his two sons that are also volunteering along with their dad at Rosewood Fire Dept. He would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Leia from Second Chance!
Meet Leia! This playful 1.5-year-old hound mix is ready for her forever home. She loves to romp and play with other dogs, but she does play hard, so a good playmate is a must! Leia would thrive in a single-story home with a fenced-in yard where she can explore and let loose. As an older…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Pope, December 18th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Pope, firefighter for the Antioch Fire Department. Jacob has been on the Antioch Fire Department for a year now. He loves to help people in his community any chance he gets. Whenever he has a free moment, he is up at the fire department helping around…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet George from Saving Grace!
Meet George! George is a 24lb tan and white beagle and with one look will steal your heart! You will never tire of his sweet pleading eyes and playful spirit. Beagles have a loveable nature and are one of the most loyal breeds. Led by his nose and he DOES have a nose for news,…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Marsh, December 11th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jason Marsh, a firefighter with the Apex Fire Department. Jason was nominated by his mom, Susan, who says, “He is a full time Lt. firefighter with Apex fire department. He also works part time as a firefighter at Moncure fire department in Chatham County. Jason also works part time as…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Sweet Tea from APS of Durham!
Looking for someone sweet? Well, I’m the sweetest you’ll ever meet! I’m very friendly, affectionate and simply darling! I love to go out on a walk. I can be sensitive and concerned in new situations. I like gentle affection, play with a ball, and being with my favorite person! I’ll need positive experiences, confidence building, lots of…… Continue Reading