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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.
You can count on Mike 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.
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Things We Talked About On The Show
Gold Star Teacher of the Month, July 2026: Aimee Brown
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the Month is Aimee Brown, a high school teacher at Corinth Holders High School. Her nominator said: "Aimee currently teaches English at Corinth Holders. Prior to this year, she was an AIG specialist for one year in Johnston County and taught at South Johnston for 10 years. She was a Key...
Hometown Hero of the Week: John Holland for July 1st, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is John Holland, a firefighter with the Durham and Princeton fire departments. John has been in the fire service since he was 16 years old. He started out as a Jr. Firefighter and has continued his education and career in the Fire Service. He is currently a full-time firefighter at Dur...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Gold Star Teacher of the Month, June 2026: Dana Cortright
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month is Dana Cortright, kindergarten teacher at Franklin Academy in Wake Forest. I am writing to enthusiastically nominate my daughter's kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Dana Cortright of Franklin Academy Charter School, for the Gold Star Teacher Award. This is our daughter's second year ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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