Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2022 – Mrs. Elizabeth Hearn
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month of August is Elizabeth Hearn, a math teacher at Corinth Holders High School in Wendell. Her husband Jon nominated her and tells us, “I am a career army officer, and many times I am referred to as a hero and thanked for my service. The real hero…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Perdita from Wake County Animal Center!
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Perdita from Wake County Animal Center! A little girl with a big personality! Perdita is just as cute as she wants to be with her big stand-up ears and tiny little body. Her fur is so soft and she loves her ears and face scratched. She is full…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Joshua Compton, July 27, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Joshua Compton, a Volunteer Firefighter and Dive Captain in Warren County. Joshua was nominated by his wife Audrey who says, “Josh is a volunteer at Roanoke Wildwood in the Lake Gaston area. He is also the dive captain at his fire department. He is always only a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Ozzie from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday pet of the week is Ozzie from SPCA of Wake County! If you’re looking for the sweetest, snuggliest kitten in the whole world, you’ve just found him! How lucky is that? You should probably grab a lottery ticket while you’re at it, because this guy is uniquely wonderful, and he could be all…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jordan Craven, July 20, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Jordan Craven, a Firefighter in Clayton. Jordan was nominated by his girlfriend Lauren who says, “Jordan is very passionate about being a firefighter. He joined the local Volunteer Fire Department when he was in high school. After graduation, he became a career fireman which he has been…… Continue Reading
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