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Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2025 – Hannah Harrison

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2025 – Hannah Harrison

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for February is Hannah Harrison, teacher at Brier Creek Elementary. Hannah was nominated by her mom Catherine, who says, “This is Hannah’s first year teaching, and since graduating from N. C. State in May (Go Pack!), she has created a fun and inviting place for her class […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is James “Derby” Carpenter. “Derby” spends 100% of his time in this life serving the town of Aberdeen NC as a full-time fireman, and on his few days off, he serves as the glue that keeps the small Derby Fire Department held together as a volunteer. Derby also […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Ashtyn Johnson, January 22nd, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Ashtyn Johnson, EMT with Erwin Fire and Rescue. Ashtyn is one of the strongest, courageous, determined and, outgoing people that I know!  Ashtyn is currently an EMT with Erwin Fire & Rescue.  Ashtyn was a former volunteer fireman with Four Oaks Fire Department for 2 years, which sparked […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brandon Crocker, January 15th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brandon Crocker, firefighter and 911 telecommunicator with Little River Volunteer Fire Department and Lenoir/Jones County 911. Brandon is highly motivated to serve his community whether that be volunteering at Little River Volunteer Fire Department or by taking 911 calls and dispatching them at Lenoir/Jones County 911! He […]

Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024

Hometown Hero of the Week: Blake Stephens, January 8th, 2024

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Blake Stephens, Firefighter with the Cleveland Fire Department.  Blake has been in the fire service, since he was old enough to be a junior at Swift Creek Fire Department. His father is a firefighter at Garner Fire Department, and his mama is an EMT for Wake County […]