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: Lieutenant Nicholas Cloninger, October 29th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lieutenant Nicholas Cloninger, a 25-year veteran of the Durham Police Department.
Lt. Cloninger is a 25-year veteran of the Durham Police Department and one of the longest-serving watch Commanders in the history of the Department. Lt. Cloninger has always gone above and beyond to help the community and the officers under his command. He has earned his Advanced Law Enforcement certification in recognition of his training and experience. While serving the City of Durham, Lt. Cloninger made time to earn his Master’s in Public Administration from Penn State University. He also has experience in investigations, where he assisted in managing the Homicide Unit in the mid-2000s. A most humble servant, I just want to nominate him for recognition of his many years of loyal service.
Thank you, Lt. Cloninger, 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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