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: Lem Ivey for July 15th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lem Ivey, a firefighter on the Fayetteville Fire Department! His nominator said: "My dad is the definition of a hometown hero. He has served his community by being on the Fayetteville Fire Department. He was hired July 10, 1985. He will retire May 27, 2026. He has also served ...
Jul 15, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Sgt. Rondric Johnson for July 8th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Sgt, Rondric Johnson, a member of the Wake County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Rondric Johnson has been with the Wake County Sheriff's Office for 28 years. Throughout his career, he has been committed to outstanding service to the Wake County community. He has always been someone who can ...
Jul 08, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Steven Kelly for June 23rd, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Steven Kelly, a 911 dispatcher for Wayne County! I am honored to nominate my husband for the Hometown Hero Award in recognition of his dedication and service as a 911 dispatcher. While many heroes are seen on the front lines, he is one of the calm, steady voices behind the scenes...
Jun 24, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Logan Schuhmacher for June 17th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero is Logan Schuhmacher, firefighter/ EMT with Cumberland County EMS. Logan has shown tremendous growth as a first responder since his beginning at 19 years old in Horry County, South Carolina, as a firefighter/EMT. He has been with Cumberland County EMS here in Fayetteville for going on 2 years a...
Jun 17, 2026
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jody Martin for June 10th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jody Morton, Assistant Chief/ Fire Marshall of the Durham Fire Department. Jody has dedicated more than 35 years of his life to serving the community as a proud member of the Durham Fire Department. A lifelong resident of Durham, his commitment to protecting and supporting the peop...
Jun 10, 2026
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