Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 11 a.m.

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.  

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First Responder Live and Kickin’ Fridays, Powered by Hardee’s

Mike and Amanda are ready to party with First Responders for Live and Kickin’ Fridays! Triangle area First Responders will join the Q Morning Crew and see what goes on behind the scenes at QDR. Enjoy breakfast from our friends at Hardee’s. The dates for First Responder Live and Kickin’ Fridays are September 12th, September…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: Courtney Levocz, September 2025

Our QDR Goldstar teacher of the month for September is Courtney Levocz, second grade teacher at North Harnett Primary School. Courtney was nominated by Alyssa Latham, who says, “I have known Courtney for the better part of 15 years and now she is my son’s 2nd grade teacher. She has been phenomenal in going above…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ryan Wood, August 27th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ryan Wood, Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh. Ryan Wood, a seasoned firefighter with 19 years of dedicated service, exemplifies commitment both professionally and personally. Serving as a Senior Firefighter for the City of Raleigh, a member of NC-Task Force 8, and a Captain with the…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kevin Spivey Sr., August 20th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kevin Spivey Sr., School Resource Officer with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. For more than two decades, Sgt. Spivey has been a pillar of dedication, leadership, and compassion in our community, serving as a School Resource Officer with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. His commitment to bridging…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Justin Alderman, August 13th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Justin Alderman, firefighter with the Wake Forest Fire Department. Justin grew up around the fire station in Wake Forest. He got on the department at the age of 14 and with permission from his high school principal, Justin started his Firefighter certification, and also his EMT training. On…… Continue Reading

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