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: 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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