Hometown Hero of the Week: TJ Tatum, December 4th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is TJ Tatum, Captain for the Fayetteville Fire Department. TJ pours everything he has into his job. Serving and protecting not only in his community but also in Fayetteville, is what he is great at! He started as a volunteer when he was a teen after graduating college with a…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Kaylei Finney, November 27th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Kaylei Finney, Certified Nursing Assistant at Wake Med Hospital. Kaylei was nominated by her sister Allison, who says, “Kaylei is not only a hard-working CNA but also is a full-time student finishing her nursing degree. She always provides the best care for her patients and ensures that they are comfortable…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Cecilia from Saving Grace!
‘Celia, you’re MELTING my heartYou’re BOOSTING my confidence dailyOh Cecilia, I’m down on my kneesI’m begging you please to come home… WITH ME’Watch out, because before you know it, you’ll be begging Cecilia to come home!Check out her fabulous features….Great Size of 40lbs? Yep!Fabulously spotted coat? She’s got it!Sweet ‘melt-your-heart’ face? Check, check, check!OH Cecilia…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Colton Davis, November 20th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Colton Davis, firefighter for the Fayetteville Fire Department. Colton has been a firefighter in Fayetteville for six years and with the Northview Fire Department in Sanford since birth. Most people think he was born for this and I honestly believe he was. Both Colton’s parents are firefighters…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Java!
Sometimes when I’m stressed it’s like I’ve had too much Java! But YOU could never have too much Java! I’m an independent, smart, sensitive, curious, and intelligent girl! I like treats, gentle people, exploring, and keeping busy! I’ll need people who go slow with me, space to feel comfortable, time to warm up, confidence building…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Adam Hayworth, November 13th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Adam Hayworth, firefighter for the Zebulon and Rolesville fire departments. Adam (my husband) has been serving the community since he was a young boy! He joined the Zebulon Fire Department as a teenager and served with their Explorer Group (basically junior fireman), until he was old enough…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Wiggle from APS of Durham!
More enthusiasm, more movement, more wiggles! I’m an excited, silly, sweet, and affectionate guy who likes to stay active! I also like butt scratches, gentle massage petting, treats, and lots of play! I’d benefit from calming exercises, basic training, enrichment, and lots of exercise and play time! Come visit me today!… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Anthony Clifton, November 6th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Anthony Clifton, firefighter with the 50/210 Fire Department. I have never met a more selfless, giving, caring, gentle, hard-working, family-oriented, and amazing-hearted person as Anthony. We’ve been married for 13 years, and we have two amazing daughters who look up to their daddy and are so proud…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: November 2024 – Holly Potts
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for November is Holly Potts, art teacher at Lead Mine Elementary School. Ms. Potts was nominated by 32 different people including, teachers, peers, and relatives for our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month. Ms. Potts is not only the BEST art teacher, and proudly our school’s…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: John Hewitt IV, October 30th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is John Hewitt IV, Captain with the Kinston Police Department. John began his career with the Kinston Police Department on February 12, 1996, and he recently retired from full-time duty at the rank of captain after serving the citizens of Kinston for the last 28 and a half…… Continue Reading