THANK YOU to all of our Police Officers, Fire Fighters, 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 am and 9:11 am 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: Scott Phillips, November 29th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Scott Phillips, he works for EMS and Fire Service in Hoke County.
Scott was nominated by his daughter Marlei who says, “Scott Phillips has worked in EMS and Fire Service for 30 years. He cares for those around him fiercely and never fails to put others first. Not only is he an incredible paramedic and fire fighter, he is also an amazing dad who loves his children to no end. His children also love him more than he knows. He has held various deputy chief and county EMS director positions. He is also a HUGE fan of Smithfield’s.”
Thank you, Scott, 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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