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: Lee Fowler for October 14th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Lee Fowler, a member of Harnett County's EMS Service for 43 years! His nominator said: "Lee Fowler is truly deserving of the 94.7 QDR Hometown Hero Award for dedicating more than 40 years of his life to serving Harnett County and surrounding communities. He began volunteering i...
Oct 14, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Victoria Paul for October 7th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Victoria Paul, an EMT in Lee and Chatham counties! Her Nominator said: "She has been serving Lee and Chatham counties ever since she was a teenager. Growing up, her father worked as a firefighter and a paramedic, and her mother was in healthcare as well. As a teenager, she volu...
Oct 7, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Allison Smith for September 29th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Allison Smith, a nurse in Newton Grove! Her nominator said: "Allison goes far beyond the expectations of her role, showing up each day with unwavering commitment to both patients and colleagues. She has an abundance of experience, working in many different fields of nursing, wi...
Sep 30, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Delbert Edwards for September 23rd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Captain Delbert Edwards, a Law Enforcement officer for over 30 years! His nominator said: "Captain Delbert Edwards has served in law enforcement for over 30 years. I have watched the long hours, the sacrifices, the stress, and the dedication he pours into his work every single ...
Sep 23, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Julien Bucanawa for September 16th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Julien Bacunawa, an EMT and member of the City of Sanford fire service. His nominator said: "Julien has been a strongly dedicated member of the fire service and an EMT since he was 16 years old. He began his journey at Boone Trail Emergency Services, running calls at a very you...
Sep 16, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Nathan Stewart for September 9th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Nathan Stewart, a School Resource Officer with Johnston County! His nominator said: "For nine years, Nathan has served Johnston County with dedication, integrity, and heart. From his time on patrol to his current role as a School Resource Officer, he has consistently gone above...
Sep 9, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Herbie Stubbs for September 2nd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Herbie Stubbs, a law enforcement officer with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. His nominator said: "Herbie has served over 25+ years in Law Enforcement, most of which have been as a School Resource Officer with the Chatham County Sheriff's Office. While serving as a SRO, he...
Sep 2, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Candice Lanham for August 26th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Candice Lanham, a member of law enforcement as the NCSBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge! Her nominator said: "Candice started her career as a CCBI detective with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office in 2015. She completed the NCSBI academy in 2018. She was promoted to Assis...
Aug 26, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Chris Johnson for August 19th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Chris Johnson, a firefighter in Wayne County! His nominator said: "My dad works for the Wayne County Fire Department. He has worked there since 2019; before that, he was in Duplin County. He was a part of the Faison PD. He is also a third-generation firefighter in his hometown ...
Aug 19, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Taylor Grantham for August 12th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Taylor Grantham, a paramedic in Wayne County! His nominator said: "Taylor began his career with Wayne County EMS in October of 2012. He went on to attain his Paramedic license in November of 2015. Taylor became a Paramedic Supervisor in 2019. He began this journey straight out ...
Aug 12, 2026