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Your Q Morning Crew w/ Mike & Amanda

Your Q Morning Crew w/ Mike & Amanda

    Monday – Friday: 5am – 11am

    Thanks for waking up with Mike & Amanda, Your Q Morning Crew.  They have one mission each morning and that’s to help you start your day with a lot of fun so be ready to laugh and smile and sing along to your favorite songs each morning. 

    Get to know Mike:  Mike has been a mainstay on QDR for many years now.  Mike is originally from Lee County and is a UNC grad.  He lives in Knightdale with his wife Amy.  He loves his Tarheels, his family, grilling, hanging out with friends, and being a part of your morning.  

    Get to know Amanda: She’s from Johnston County – JOCO!  She chased her dream in Nashville for about 10 years as a working singer-songwriter.  She was a featured performer at some of Nashville’s most famous honky-tonks.  She had the opportunity to tour with Alan Jackson and boy does she has some great stories to tell!  Amanda made the tough decision to leave Nashville and come back home to North Carolina to chase a new dream.  Amanda was raised on QDR and is loving being a part of your morning with Mike Wheless and when she’s not keeping Mike straight, she’s looking after her son, Jackson.  

    You can count on Mike and Amanda to put a smile on your face with laughter, fun-feel good stories, and great Country music. 

    Of course, we’ll make sure you know how to dress for the day and which way not to go with up-to-date traffic and weather with Captain Dave and Heather with Weather.  

    Have something to share with the show? Call 919-860-9470 or find us on Facebook

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    Hometown Hero of the Week: Julie Smith, July 9th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Julie Smith, July 9th, 2025

    July 9, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Julie Smith, serving the community as an RN for over 40 years in Mount Olive!  Julie was nominated by her daughter Brittany, who says, “My mom has been a dedicated RN of a nursing home for many years. She is not only a dedicated nurse, but she…… Continue Reading

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2025 – Elizabeth Brush

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2025 – Elizabeth Brush

    July 7, 2025

    Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for July is Elizabeth Brush, 1st grade teacher at Lafayette Year Round Elementary. Elizabeth was nominated by Shannon Grice, who says, “When my son finished kindergarten, I requested a 1st grade teacher that could help him achieve his reading goals, as he was not completely on grade-level at…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Joel Wharton, July 2nd, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Joel Wharton, July 2nd, 2025

    July 2, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Joel Wharton, Lieutenant for the Smithfield Fire Department. Joel was nominated by Caren, who says, “He truly puts his everything in to the department and community. He is kind, hardworking, and always goes above and beyond. Along with that, he helped me raise four boys, now men who…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: David Warrick, June 25th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: David Warrick, June 25th, 2025

    June 25, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is David Warrick. David was nominated by Ashtyn Johnson, who says, “David is a caring, loyal and loyal husband, father of 6, grandfather of 1, and friend. David is one of the most kindhearted and helpful people I have ever met. David is always working hard to service community…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Kaycee Wallace, June 18th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Kaycee Wallace, June 18th, 2025

    June 18, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Kaycee Wallace, Wake County EMT.   Kaycee was nominated by Connor Holland, who says, “Kaycee has been an EMT with Wake County EMS for nearly 5 years. She is the most hardworking and compassionate person I know. There are many reasons she deserves to be recognized but what…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Chief Matt Poole, June 11th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Chief Matt Poole, June 11th, 2025

    June 11, 2025

     Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Chief Matt Poole of the Garner Fire Department. Chief Poole is a very well-known and respected leader in the fire service, state wide as well as along the entire east coast. In his 30-year tenure at Garner Fire Rescue he has excelled the department as a whole…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Mitchell, June 4th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Mitchell, June 4th, 2025

    June 4, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brittany Mitchell. Brittany was nominated by Kaitlin Taylor, who says, “Brittany Mitchell is an amazing partner and preceptor. She has taught me many things throughout my career in EMS and shown me how to be a good provider. She also is always willing to help anyone and…… Continue Reading

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2025 – Nell “Nellie” Rushton

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2025 – Nell “Nellie” Rushton

    June 2, 2025

    Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for June is Nell “Nellie” Rushton, head teacher for special education and assistant coach for the soccer team at Rolesville Middle School. Nell “Nellie” Rushton was nominated by all of the following people: Christine Tassitino: “Nellie cares endlessly for her students and their diverse needs. She goes above and…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: William Taylor, May 28th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: William Taylor, May 28th, 2025

    May 28, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is William Taylor, a paramedic for Johnston County Emergency Services. William Taylor, AKA TEX, was nominated by his wife Katlin Taylor, who says, “My husband has been working as a first responder from the young age of 14. He’s dedicated his whole life to making sure others around…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Kendall Marley, May 21st, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Kendall Marley, May 21st, 2025

    May 21, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kendall Marley, a full-time firefighter with Fayetteville and a part-time firefighter with Clement Fire Department. Kendall was nominated by his mom, Robin Marley, who says, “Kendall began his service when he was 16, following in his Papa’s footsteps with a servant’s heart to help those in need. He…… Continue Reading

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Boswell, May 14th, 2025

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Boswell, May 14th, 2025

    May 14, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brad Boswell, Fire Fighter for the Antioch Fire Department. Brad was nominated by his daughter Taylor Boswell, who says, “Brad is a dedicated fireman and is someone everyone can look up too. He is always encouraging and lights up every room he walks into. Brad is my…… Continue Reading

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

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

    May 7, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bruce Rose, Volunteer firefighter for the Grantham Volunteer Fire Department. Bruce was nominated by Andrew Johnson, who says, “Bruce is a dedicated member of the Grantham Volunteer Fire Dept and is always willing to help someone in need when the need arises. Just recently, we went out…… Continue Reading

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2025 – Kathryn “Camille” Robbins

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2025 – Kathryn “Camille” Robbins

    May 2, 2025

    Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the Month is Kathryn “Camille” Robbins, second grader teacher at Middle Creek Elementary School in Apex. Kathryn “Camille” Robbins was nominated by all of the following people. Camille received a commemorative plaque from Creative Images in Cary, $100 from Crabtree to shop at Auntie Anne’s, and an additional $100 to shop anywhere at Crabtree, a…… Continue Reading

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

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

    April 30, 2025

    Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jay Ward, Firefighter, EMS, and Search and Rescue, Rescue Diver from Spring Lake.  Jay was nominated by his daughters, Sydaleigh, Savannah, and Novaleigh, who say, “Our dad is a full-time firefighter with Spout Springs Fire dept, EMT/ firefighter for Medic 13/Benhaven Emergency Services of Olivia, a firefighter for…… Continue Reading

    QDR 2025 Hometown Tour

    QDR 2025 Hometown Tour

    April 25, 2025

    Mike and Amanda are on the road again for the QDR Hometown Tour! Join us this summer as we do the show LIVE from Hardee’s. See below for the dates we will be at a Hardee’s near you, and come see us for a free QDR Hometown Tour T-Shirt (while supplies last) and more! DATE…… Continue Reading

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    Recent News

    Fursday: Meet Jesse from APS of Durham!

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Julie Smith, July 9th, 2025

    Christmas in July at Waverly Place

    Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2025 – Elizabeth Brush

    Fursday: Meet Kentucky from APS of Durham!

    Hometown Hero of the Week: Joel Wharton, July 2nd, 2025

    Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love

    Fursday: Meet Mitzi from Second Chance!

    Hometown Hero of the Week: David Warrick, June 25th, 2025

    Fursday: Meet Demetrius from Saving Grace!

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