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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Previously Featured Hometown Heros
Hometown Hero of the Week: Brian Davis for June 3rd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brian Davis, who served proudly in the U.S. Marine Corps for 8.5 years! Since his military service he has continued to serve as a corrections officer for the last 10 years, and is also a Captain for the Honor Guard at his department! "I am writing to nominate my husband, Bri...
Jun 03, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Fletcher for May 27th, 2026
QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jason Fletcher, Chief of Timberlake Fire Department. Jason has turned the Timberlake Fire Department into one of the best hybrid fire departments in Person County, NC. He dedicates time not only to the Timberlake Fire Department but also to the Durham City Fire Department, serving as ...
May 27, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jamie Hughes for May 20th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jamie Hughes, Retired Police Chief for the Town of Selma Jamie was nominated as this week's Hometown Hero by a coworker who wrote, "Jamie is the Selma Police Chief. Jamie began his law enforcement career at the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. Jamie came to the Selma Police De...
May 20, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Davey Hodge for May 13th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Davey Hodge, Raleigh Firefighter! Davey was nominated by his daughter, Logan, who says, "My dad joined the Antioch Fire Department as a Junior Firefighter when he was just 14 years old-now 41 years ago. He has now been a Raleigh firefighter for 25 years. I have always looked u...
May 13, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Tracy Williams for May 6th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Tracy Williams, Firefighter and Paramedic with Harnett County Emergency Services. Tracy is the definition off serving. She has worked for Dunn Emergency Services and recently retired as Battalion Chief for the Cary Fire Department. She continues to serve her community with Harnett ...
May 06, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Wanda Bowman for April 29th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Wanda Bowman, who has served 50 years as a registered nurse and 36 years as the Nurse Manager for the WakeMed Children's Pediatric Unit! After 36 years of dedicated service to WakeMed Children's, Nurse Manager Wanda Bowman is retiring and leaving behind a legacy that will be felt fo...
Apr 29, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Paden Harrison for April 22nd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Paden Harrison, Sergeant at the Orange County Detention Center! Paden Harrison represents the true spirit of a hometown hero-someone who puts community above self and who shows up when it matters most. For nine years, Paden has served as a Detention Officer at the Orange County Dete...
Apr 22, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Dustin Swinson for April 8th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Dustin Swinson, Paramedic and Training Officer with Duplin County EMS. Dustin was nominated by Christy Faulk, who says, "Dustin goes above and beyond to ensure that any person he has any type of interaction with feels welcome and comfortable. Dustin started taking EMT classes ...
Apr 08, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Darius Parker for March 25th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Darius Parker, firefighter with the city of Wilson Fire Department, Toisnot Fire Department, and the East Nash Volunteer Fire Department. Darius is a hardworking firefighter. He is a firefighter with the city of Wilson Fire Department, the Toisnot Fire Department, and the East Nash ...
Mar 25, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Chuck Alford for March 18th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Chuck Alford, who is retired from the NC State Highway Patrol with 30 years of service, plus an additional 10 years with the Johnston County Sheriff's Office. Chuck is also a volunteer fire fighter, serving as Captain of the Strickland's Crossroads Fire Department. Chuck was nominat...
Mar 18, 2026