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Hometown Hero of the Week: Michaela Pavlik, September 24th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Michaela Pavlik, September 24th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Michaela Pavlik  Michaela is nominated by her children, Ansley and Granger. Michaela has been in EMS since she was 15 yrs old, starting out as a cadet. Once turning 18 yrs old she completed her EMT certification. Michaela then dedicated countless hours for almost 2 yrs taking care of a […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandy Hall, September 17th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandy Hall, September 17th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brandy Hall, Paramedic with Johnson County emergency services. Brandy always is going outside of her way to be the best advocate for her patients and does anything she can to make sure she does her best and provides everything she can to anyone in need. Brandy is […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Shorty Jones, September 10th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Shorty Jones, September 10th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Shorty Jones, Paramedic with Duplin County EMS!  Shorty was nominated by his wife Jennifer, who says, “My husband is the definition of selfless service and community dedication. He wears many hats, not for recognition, but because he believes in showing up for others — every single day. […]

Hometown Hero of the Week:  Tonya Pounds, September 3rd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Tonya Pounds, September 3rd, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Tonya Pounds, Nurse Practitioner at Magnolia Healthcare and Aesthetics! Tonya’s nominator shared, “Before I met Tonya, she accomplished so many things within her career. During COVID she went to people’s homes to provide services that were not allowed in person. When she opened her medical practice in […]

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

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 […]