THANK YOU to all of our police officers, firefighters, healthcare workers, EMS workers, and other fearless first responders!
We are so grateful for all of your hard work, dedication, and willingness to risk life and limb for others.
Listen each Wednesday at 7:11 a.m. and 9:11 a.m. as the Q Morning Crew features and says thank you to a local Hometown Hero.
The featured Hometown Hero will win a gift card from Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q.
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Hometown Hero of the Week

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Warrick, June 25th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is David Warrick.
David was nominated by Ashtyn Johnson, who says, “David is a caring, loyal and loyal husband, father of 6, grandfather of 1, and friend. David is one of the most kindhearted and helpful people I have ever met. David is always working hard to service community and is always very willing to teach new people. David’s passion and drive to teach new people in the first responder industry is unmatched. With 13 years at Erwin Fire & Rescue, David’s loyalty to his community and his people is not spoke for like it should be. When David is not riding a fire truck, he is using his love for hazardous materials and working at his part time job or finding a new hobby which includes leather making, woodworking, fishing, and hunting. David never fails to always put his personal problems to the side and focus in on the task at hand to help his family, friends, coworkers, and community. David hates to be recognized for anything but he deserves it more than anything.”
Thank you, David, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a $50 gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q to thank you for all you do.
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