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Over The Edge
Amanda goes Over The Edge on Saturday, September 28th to support the Special Olympics of North Carolina! Join us at 301 Hillsborough Street in Raleigh. Amanda goes over the edge at 10:30 a.m. Help support the Special Olympics of North Carolina by donating here!… Continue Reading
QDR Birthday Boo Bash, Presented by Dirty Dogs Spa
QDR’s Halloween Harvest Ball has turned into a HUGE celebration as QDR turns 40! Join us for the QDR Birthday Boo Bash on Saturday, October 26th at Lincoln Theatre. The show will include Josh Ross, LOCASH, and sister duo, Tigirlily Gold! Presented by Dirty Dogs Spa CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS… Continue Reading
Help Design the QDR Playlist
One of the main reasons you listen to QDR is for the music, and we want to be sure we’re playing what you want to hear as often or as little as you want to hear it. You can help design the QDR playlist to give you the BEST listening experience, and you could win a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Shila, a quiet middle-aged hound, is looking for a forever home, preferably with another dog and a fenced-in yard. She’s an independent gal who likes to chew on bones and play with toys, but at the end of the day, she also…… Continue Reading
Fursday: March 31, 2022
This week, we are highlighting our furbabies from this month that are still available at our Fursday Pet Partners! Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Rayo from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Rayo from Animal Protection Society of Durham! “Good looking, check; affectionate check; sweet, double check! I’m a darling and good boy who’s a bit stressed here at the shelter. I’m sure to settle well in my new home. I’m a bit unsure meeting new friends, please go slow…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Merken from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Merken from SPCA of Wake County! Merken is everything you could ever want in a cat! He’s a staff favorite at the SPCA. This 4-year-old guy is a huge snuggle bug who loves curling up on your lap or putting his paws up on you to ask for…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Libby from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Libby from Wake County Animal Center! Are you looking for that one special dog that will cuddle with your family or play a game of frisbee in the backyard? A dog that is house trained and has great manners in your home? Well, look no further! Libby is…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Today we’re looking for a special listener for a special dog: Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s sitting…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Johnny Cash from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Johnny Cash from Animal Protection Society of Durham! Visit Johnny Cash’s profile here! Prepare yourself for FUN! I’m a great and jolly guy ready to find the home and yard of my dreams! I’m a cheery guy who loves to have fun and play. I’m a bit jumpy…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Elicia from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Elicia from SPCA of Wake County! This happy little wiggle-butt is 9-month-old Elicia! Elicia is 32 lbs. and may grow to be around 40-50 lbs. Elicia is a lovable, snuggly, and playful puppy that was rescued by SPCA Wake after being found abandoned. But she doesn’t let it…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Katydid from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Katydid from Wake County Animal Center! Awesome dog alert!! Katydid is a four-year-old American Staffy mix. She loves hugs and cuddles and is a volunteer favorite. Her previous owner had great things to say about her – she’s crate training, potty trained, and is an all-around good girl.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Meet Nesquik, this adorable 6 month old boy is looking for his forever home. Nesquik is a social butterfly and loves to be around people. He is the life of the party. Like all kittens Nesquik loves to play. You will almost…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Muse and Pauline from APS
Our Fursday Pets of the Week are Muse and Pauline from the Animal Protection Society of Durham! Muse and Pauline are a senior bonded pair with their adoption fees completely waived. Come by and meet them today! Visit Muse’s profile here! Visit Pauline’s profile here! APS of Durham2117 E. Club Blvd. | Durham, NC |…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Chloe from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Chloe from SPCA of Wake County! Nope that’s not a wolf — that’s a Chloe! This heart-meltingly sweet 3-year-old girl has been waiting for a home at SPCA Wake since June of 2021. She’s been patiently waiting to find her future family, and all the staff and volunteers at…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Rocko from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Rocko from The Wake County Animal Center! Rocko is a low-key senior that came to the shelter recently as a stray. Like most seniors, he appreciates a good soft padded bed and naps. Despite his age, he still enjoys going out for (slow) walks and loves a good treat. He is extremely sweet and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions, our Fursday pet of the week! Leo is an 11 year, 5-month-old calm kitty that is ready to give you the biggest hug! He loves his humans, and would be fine with other mellow cats, but would also thrive as the only kitty! He is currently on a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Dora from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Dora from The Wake County Animal Center! Sweet and gentle is how the volunteers described Dora. She came to the Center as a stray so we don’t know her background. Dora does head butts for attention. She uses her litter tray so she is probably litter box trained. Dora is a small kitty with…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Buffy from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Buffy! With eight years of practice in the fine art of friendship, Buffy is more than prepared to be your co-pilot in life! She prefers to fly solo in terms of other furry friends, but Buffy has plenty of personality to fill your heart alone. This gal loves…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Missy from APS of Durham
Meet Missy! “Hello there! I’m a sweet and friendly girl who loves gentle affection! I’m super happy to meet new people and also love to explore. I’m playful too, toss a ball or toy for me and see! I really enjoy gentle affection and might even crawl into your lap or lean into you for…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Jane from SPCA of Wake County
Meet Jane! This sweet, smushy girl was found as a stray in Harnett County, and now she’s looking for a family of her very own. Jane is 2 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. Unfortunately she is battling heartworms, but she is receiving a full course of treatment through SPCA Wake. Jane is playful,…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball
This Fursday on QDR, we want to celebrate our pet partners for our 19th Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball coming this Saturday at Lincoln Theater in Raleigh! Thank you SPCA of Wake County and APS of Durham! AND a huge thank you to our other Fursday sponsors, Second Chance Pet Adoptions and Wake County Animal Center!… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Tyson
Our QDR Fursday pet of the week is Tyson from the Wake County Animal Center! Hello there, thanks for stopping by to meet me. I’m Tyson and as you can see, I’m a handsome young man. I’ve been at the shelter for a while now and eager to find a family of my own. Being…… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions!… Continue Reading
Nearly Impossible Trivia: Win Tickets to See the Carolina Cowboys!
Come cheer on the Carolina Cowboys for bull riding action at the Greensboro Coliseum from Septmber 20th through 22nd. The bull riding Carolina Cowboys team is anchored by three world champs, and we’ve got your FREE tickets! Listen to win starting Monday, September 9th with Mike and Amanda at 6:05 a.m., and Mad Dawg will…… Continue Reading
Back Up Blake
Blake Shelton is coming to Greensboro Coliseum on March 1st, 2025 and we’ve got your FREE tickets BEFORE you can buy them! All you have to do is Back Up Blake! Listen at 4:20 p.m. with Mad Dawg. When Blake stops singing, you have to sing the next line of the song to win tickets!…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Brodie Ray from APS of Durham!
I’m a good ol’ southern boy named Brodie Ray! I’m a fun, playful, excitable guy. Sometimes my excitement gets the best of me–I can be a little rough and rude when I see friends (and everyone’s my friend!). Basic training should fix that right up. I LOVE toys and hot dogs and a cool tile…… Continue Reading
It’s a HOOTIE-R Weekend!
This weekend, 94.7 HOOTIE-R has your tickets to see Hootie & the Blowfish on Friday, September 13th at Coastal Credit Union Music Park. Listen Saturday and Sunday to win tickets and qualify to go BACKSTAGE to meet Darius, Mark, Jim, and Dean! Tickets are on sale through Live Nation, but you can win ’em all…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Sgt. Kevin Pena, September 4th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Sgt. Kevin Pena, Sergeant for the Garner Police Department. He was nominated by Joyce who says, “Sgt Pena is an Army Veteran who was a Sniper Leader. He is presently the Community Engagement Unit leader and on our SWAT team with GPD. I met him in the…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: September 1st, 2024
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Tom Adams Fireball Mail Right Hand Rounder Flatt & Scruggs Down the Road Complete Mercury Sessions 1949 Mercury Johnson Mountain Boys Dream of a Miner’s Chile Live at the Old School House Rounder Bluegrass Album Band The Old Hometown Volume 4 Rounder Steeldrivers Drinking Dark Whiskey The Steeldrivers…… Continue Reading
Enter to Win the Ultimate Pre-Party and Concert Night Out!
Time to turn down the lights, and turn up for the ultimate concert pre-party! Enter below for your chance to win One Deep Clean service form The Maids, $250 to the Butchers Market, lawn care for a year from Fairway Green, and two VIP tickets with premier parking to see Whiskey Myers on Saturday, October…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2024 – Meredith Fordham
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for September is Meredith Fordham, teacher at Four Oaks Elementary School. Mrs. Fordham is a teacher that makes sure no child is left behind. She always meets every student with a smile and hug. She is a kindergarten teacher but her impact is so much more. During…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: August 25th, 2024
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Foggy Mountain Breakdown The Complete Mercury Sessions Bear Family Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder How Mountain Girls Can Love Live at the Charleston Music Hall Skaggs Lou Reid, Terry Baucom & Carolina Don’t Pass Me By Carolina Blue Rebel David Grindstaff Looking at…… Continue Reading
QDR $1K Survey
The QDR $1,000 Survey is BACK! That means MORE FREE MONEY for you! Starting September 5th, listen weekdays at 7:20 a.m., 9:20 p.m., 12:20 p.m., and 3:20 p.m. for your chance to answer the $1,000 Survey question. Correctly guess the top answers to the question without providing an incorrect answer, and you’ll win $1,000! Get a head start…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Briggs from Saving Grace!
Short legs and ears that go on forever as well as coat that looks like he came from the nearest city’s dog show extravaganza, Briggs is a model beagle and he is looking for some beagle loving people to come and scoop him up! Briggs is an adult male beagle who weighs a solid 35…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Elena Alexander, August 28th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Elena Alexander, a paramedic for Harnett County. Elena works nonstop as a paramedic for Harnett County. It’s hard working 24 or even 36 hour shifts especially with all the calls she has to go to as well as doing Mutual Aid calls for surrounding counties if they…… Continue Reading
Roadie for Cody
Gas up for a road trip to see Cody Johnson in Charlotte on Friday, September 20th. Stop by any Triangle area Chapel Hill Tire location and look for the “Roadie for Cody” display. Scan the QR Code and enter to win a road trip to Charlotte to SEE and MEET Cody Johnson at his SOLD…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Blue Jay from APS of Durham!
Hello! I’m a sweet, sensitive, stoic boy looking for a gentle home and lots of love. I need time to adjust to new situations–I hope you’ll be patient with me! I really do like people, especially ones who will play ball with me and give me back and shoulder rubs. I’d love to have some…… Continue Reading