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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 […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Stone, July 30th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Stone, July 30th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jason Stone, School Resource Officer at Apex Friendship High School.  Jason was nominated by Baxter Walker, who says, “Jason Stone is a School Resource Officer at Apex Friendship High School. Officer Stone had been a police officer with the Town of Apex for 26 years and a […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Johnnie Byrd, July 23rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Johnnie Byrd, July 23rd, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Johnnie Byrd, recently retired Senior Sergeant with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.   Johnnie has been with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office for 25 years and counting. He was a senior sergeant before retiring in 2024, while shortly after going back part time. He continues to serve […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Steven Spivey, July 16th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Steven Spivey, July 16th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Steven Spivey, Master Trooper with Highway Patrol for over 21 years.  Steven has been a master trooper with the North Carolina highway patrol for 21 years. He currently serves on the MIXSAP unit which is highly trained to investigate wrecks involving big trucks on our highways. Steven is a father […]