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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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

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 […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Summerlin, August 6th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Summerlin, August 6th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brad Summerlin, Sergeant for the Rocky Mount Police Department.  Brad was nominated by his wife Paige Summerlin, who says, “Sergeant Summerlin works as the SRO supervisor.  He has been involved in multiple areas of the police department since starting his career and has tons of training and […]

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2025 – Ariana Catherine Bond

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: August 2025 – Ariana Catherine Bond

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for August is Ariana Catherine Bond, high school math teacher for Granville County Early College. Ms. Bond was nominated by Kenzie Hollowell, who says, “Any student that has had Ms. Bond will tell you she is one of the best teachers that we have ever had. Ms. Bond […]