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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: Michael Hill, October 8th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michael Hill, October 8th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero for 10/8/25 is Michael Hill, Veteran, Retired Sheriff’s Deputy, Current Firefighter.

Mike was nominated by Laura Hill, who says, “Mike has dedicated his entire life to serving others. His 21 years with the USMC as a Corpsman, then served the Durham Co Sheriff’s Office for 19 years and has been a volunteer firefighter since he was 18. In 2022, he became a full-time firefighter with Wilson’s Mills FD. He has continued to serve his communities and country and does so proudly.” 

Thank you, Michael, 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: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Newcomb, December 25th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Newcomb, December 25th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Pope, December 18th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Pope, December 18th, 2024

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