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: Brian Hobgood, January 11th, 2023
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brian Hobgood from Chapel Hill.
Brian was nominated by his sister Angel who says, “my brother is one of the most selfless people I know. If he knew I was nominating him, he would ask me not to. He started his career in public safety as a volunteer firefighter at Stovall fire dept. while also serving North Granville EMS and Granville County EMS. Brian knew he wanted to help more and make a bigger impact so he started his career in at UNC Air Care. Brian helps out in his free time at his local church always giving back to his community as much as he can. I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving than him!”
Thank you, Brian, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q to thank you for all you do!
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