Fursday: Meet Red Rover from APS of Durham!
Meet Riko and Bubba, a bonded pair of timid chihuahuas who are looking for a patient, loving forever home together. These two inseparable besties need a home that will allow them to build confidence and go at their pace!
Riko’s Bio: Hi, I’m Riko! I need a home with my brother, Bubba. I’m a darling baby boy, and Bubba is the brave one. I love being held and being in your lap. I’d really just like to stay there forever! Sometimes, I’ll play with a soft toy or carefully explore–only if Bubba is there to have my back. I might even do a little prance. In my new home, I’ll need very gentle people, a calm environment, a cozy retreat, confidence building, and of course Bubba. Do you have room for us?
Bubba’s Bio: My name is Bubba, and I’m looking for a home with my brother, Riko! We are two very timid boys. I’m the more independent one; I love to play with a ball and explore on my own, a little at a time. My brother, Riko, is a bit better with people. It takes me longer to warm up, though I do enjoy affection once I feel safe. I also like treats! We need a home with gentle people who go at our pace to build our confidence and give us opportunities to learn. Can we come home with you?
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 her interest into the medical field. Ashtyn always goes above and beyond in all that she does and takes pride in her career deeply. She is scheduled to begin Paramedic school in the fall of 2025 at Sampson Community College as she received a full scholarship. She is one of a kind and has the biggest heart and a strong love for others! I am beyond blessed to call Ashtyn one of my best friends for nearly 5 years and we were high school graduates together. Ashtyn will excel in all that she does!
Thank you, Ashtyn, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a $50 gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q and $50 from First Horizon Bank to thank you for all you do.
Want to nominate a Hometown Hero?
Fursday: Meet Ricardo from Saving Grace!
Ricardo promises to connect-the-dots to best fur-iendship! Ricardo is a 55-pound, adult terrier-pittie mix with the finest collection of polka dots that we’ve ever seen! He has a sleek white coat peppered with bold polka dots, subtle polka dots, big polka dots, and small polka dots: he is dotted and darling!!! Ricardo has that trademark pink snoot (the perfect spot for kisses!) and heart-meltingly cute white eyelashes that frame his loving eyes. This fellow is love-bug with a joyful, ever-wagging tail. He does great on a leash and has joined the hiking team at Saving Grace right off, proving a natural at all things including love. Send in your adoption request today to meet this spot of sweetness, Ricardo!
Check him out!
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 loves helping the community, and when the call comes in, he stops whatever he is doing and races to his truck to get to the station. His wife and family are incredibly proud of him and all that he does for our community.
Thank you, Brandon, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a $50 gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q and $50 from First Horizon Bank to thank you for all you do.
Want to nominate a Hometown Hero?
Cinch’s World’s Toughest Rodeo Kids Zone
CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo returns on Sunday, January 26th! Each of the first 100 children will receive a free bandana from CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo, along with a wrist band for the pre-show Kids Zone. The party will be open to children ages 14 and younger with free pony rides and more. Find the QDR Tent at the West entrance to Lenovo Center. The Kids Zone starts at 1:15 p.m., so arrive early to get your place in line.
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Watch the Big Game in the Best Seat in the House at Woody’s!
Watch the game in style surrounded by nine of your best friends, cold drinks, and all the amazing food Woody’s serves up! Starting, January 13th, play our Mascot Match Game weekdays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Match the mascot to the correct team and instantly win a $25 gift to Woody’s Sports Tavern & Grill.
You’ll then be entered to win the weekly grand prize, a table for 10 with a premium view of the BIG GAME and a $250 food tab on 2/9/25 at one of Woody’s locations.
Make plans to watch the BIG GAME at Woody’s where everyone will have the opportunity to win a BIG SCREEN TV courtesy of Big Bear Roofing!
Must be 21 or older. Drink responsibly. Find rules here.
Fursday: Meet Red Rover from APS of Durham!
Wiggle, wiggle, wiggle from head to tail! I’m a darling little guy with lots of fun energy. I love treats, toys, and tag, affection, and learning new things! I’ll need calming exercises, gentle people, active people, daily walks and plenty of enrichment/training. Let’s go exploring and adventuring together!
Kids: 6+, jumpy, very wiggly, little mouthy
Dogs: WIGGLY, friendly sniffing, offers some play, may be too much for some dogs
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 EMS, so it runs in the family. Blake is a graduate of the Fire Academy of Johnston Community College. He is now serving his community at the Cleveland Fire Department and plans to pursue his dreams of becoming a Captain and follow in his father’s footsteps. He is the perfect example of a hometown hero at the ripe age of 20!
Thank you, Blake, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a $50 gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q and $50 from First Horizon Bank to thank you for all you do.
Want to nominate a Hometown Hero?
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2025 – Jennifer Hinton
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for January is Jennifer Hinton, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School
Mrs. Hinton was nominated by Amanda Bell, who says, “Jennifer is a school favorite! She is always going above and beyond to make students feel welcomed, appreciated, loved and supported. She has the heart of pure gold! She takes personal time to come see kids play their sports and cheer them on. She recognizes their uniqueness and embraces it! She has a photo board in her classroom of all of her past students and can tell you about each and every one of them. She’s invested in their lives and she’s so deserving for something for herself! She recently returned from a trip to Jamaica where she raised supplies for teachers and children there. I’d love to see Mrs Hinton receive teacher of the month!”
Jennifer Hinton received a commemorative plaque from Creative Images in Cary, $100 from Crabtree to shop at Auntie Anne’s, and an additional $100 to shop anywhere at Crabtree, a community staple for more than 50 years! Her picture will also be featured on the jumbo screen at Crabtree, just below the food court for the month of November.