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QDR Hometown Hero

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.

Want to nominate a Hometown Hero? Click Here.

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Hometown Hero of the Week

Hometown Hero of the Week: Johnnie Byrd, July 23rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Johnnie Byrd, July 23rd, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Johnnie Byrd, recently retired Senior Sergeant with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

 

Johnnie has been with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years and counting. He was a senior sergeant before retiring in 2024, while shortly after going back part time. He continues to serve the community at Cape Fear Valley Hospital where he dedicates his time to ensuring the safety of the community and nurses. Johnnie is the father of 3 girls, Carly, Kayla, and Brittany. He enjoys spending his time with his family and 10 grandkids. He enjoys playing basketball, going to the beach, and playing golf. Johnnie has always been dedicated to serving whether it is the community or his family.

 
 

Thank you, Johnnie, 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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Previously Featured Hometown Heroes

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bruce Rose, May 7th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bruce Rose, May 7th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Ward, April 30th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Ward, April 30th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Byrd, April 23rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Byrd, April 23rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Stephen Young, April 16th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Stephen Young, April 16th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Walters, April 9th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Robert Walters, April 9th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Dalton, April 2nd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kayla Dalton, April 2nd, 2025

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