Hometown Hero of the Week: Corey Wilson, September 28th, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Trooper Corey Wilson. Corey was nominated by Joshua Kiser, who says, “Corey had been serving our local community as well as serving our country. Corey is an Air Force veteran of six years, a trooper for Johnston County for the last four years, a fireman for Mar-Mac fire department, worked EMS with Wayne County, and is also a fireman for the Cleveland fire department in Johnston County.”
Thank you for all that you do and as a token of our appreciation, we like to give you a $50 gift certificate to Smithfields Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q.
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Nearly Impossible Trivia: Halloween Harvest Ball Tickets
Listen to win your way in to our Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball all week with Nearly Impossible Trivia at 6:25 in the morning and afternoons at 5:30. Don’t miss Matt Stell, Elvie Shane, Chayce Beckham, and Jason Adamo Saturday, 10/29 at the LIncoln Theatre. Tickets on sale now at etix.com – buy them before they sell out and LISTEN TO WIN YOUR WAY IN all week on 94.7 BOO-DR
Fursday: Meet Judd from SPCA of Wake County!
Here’s the story on Judd (formerly Mudd). He is an 8 month old Great Dane puppy that we transferred into our care from one of our partner shelters after animal control seized him as a cruelty case. We don’t have any specific details about his case beyond that. But upon arrival at the SPCA, he weighed just 35 lbs. A dog his age and breed should weigh about 100 lbs. That’s a body condition score of 1/9, which is the lowest possible score an animal can have and still be alive. All his bones were showing through his skin, lots of his fur was missing, and he was clearly heavily malnourished. But from day one, he has been an absolute love bug. You would never know people had done him wrong if it weren’t for his physical condition. He’s playful, cuddly, energetic even! And he likes being held like a baby, which is my favorite thing ever.
Judd has been staying in a foster home for 2 weeks now, receiving medicine to help him stay healthy as he puts weight back on, and he’s getting a special diet to restore his system. His fosters absolutely love him and rave about what a good boy he is. He came to the SPCA today for his first weight recheck, and he came in style. He pulled up in the backseat of a lifted top-down jeep, looking like the coolest dog in town, and absolutely loving the beautiful weather. (Don’t worry, he was safely secured in the car!) AND, I almost can’t believe it, Judd has already gained TWENTY POUNDS. His condition is so much better already, his body is filling out, and his fur is starting to grow back in! He now weighs 57 lbs, so he’s on the right track to becoming a healthy boy again.
Judd is going to continue to need lots of veterinary care, special food, and medical rechecks over the coming weeks to make sure he is gaining (and keeping) both weight and muscle mass as he recovers from his ordeal. But he already has an adoption pending, so before long, he’s going to get the life he should’ve had all along. No more food insecurity, only lots and LOTS of love ❤
Donate to Help His Care Here!
SPCA of Wake County
200 Petfinder Lane | Raleigh, NC | 27603
(919) 772-2326 | spcawake.org
Hometown Hero of the Week: Lee Brock, September 21, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Lee Brock, a Firefighter in Hope Mills, NC.
Lee was nominated by his fiancé who says, “Lee is an amazing firefighter, father, and provider. He is a full-time firefighter at Hope Mills Fire Department and a part-time firefighter at Rockfish Fire Department. He is the most selfless person I’ve ever seen, and he truly loves what he does. He is always ready to jump in and help. He works so hard and does such an amazing job. He is the father of a 9-year-old son and one-year-old daughter. He always wants to make sure they are proud of him and making a difference. I just want him to know he is doing just that. Thank you for everything you do and so much more. We love you.”
Thank you, Lee, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q to thank you for all you do!
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Country Brewfest 2022
Get ready for a night of Cowboy Boots & Craft Brews at Triangle Beer Co. First of many national touring acts to kick-off your season right!
About This Event
DOORS @ 3:00PM
4:00 p.m. Cody Christian
5:15 p.m. Justin West
6:15 p.m. DJ Ty Street
7:30 p.m. Adam Doleac
21+ EVENT
Fursday: Meet Popeye from SPCA of Wake County!
This is Popeye! He is a 6-year-old dog who is looking for a new home after his previous owner sadly passed away and he was left with no other family. Popeye is incredibly calm and easy-going, and he would be a great fit for most households. Popeye is pretty independent and sometimes aloof, and doesn’t mind entertaining himself and doing his own thing. He is truly a low maintenance dog. Popeye likes Pupperoni and butt scratches, going for walks and car rides, and having people around to keep him company. He’s still pretty young at 6 years old, but his gray fur is starting to come in adorable little spots we’re calling his “silver sprinkles”. Popeye is looking for someone who can give him a second chance after a difficult year — he would love nothing more than a family to call his own.
Popeye’s adoption fee is $95 which includes his neuter, microchip, vaccines, and more. Interested adopters can get more information at spcawake.org
Visit Popeye’s Adoption Profile Here!
SPCA of Wake County
200 Petfinder Lane | Raleigh, NC | 27603
(919) 772-2326 | spcawake.org
Hometown Hero of the Week: Paula Little, September 14, 2022
Our QDR Hometown Hero of this week is Registered Nurse, Paula Little.
Paula was nominated by Tiffany who says, “Paula always goes above and beyond. She was recently married in June and was getting ready to go on our honeymoon when her husband had a fire explode in his face and was transferred to the burn unit. She had just gotten off work and pulled down the driveway minutes after it happened. Because her background is in medicine, she was able to immediately start the process and he has no scars from that burn. They spent their honeymoon in the UNC burn center. Just after that in October, my mother-in-law was admitted to the hospital on Friday and was put into hospice on a Saturday. Paula spent her days off getting us everything that we needed and walked us through what was happening. Even the day she was working, she and her husband brought the family and offered to sit with us. She left work the day before she passed and stayed with us until hospice could get there to help us out. During the whole time, she managed to take care of her family and friends, and duties as a nurse. She gives back to the community. That Christmas, Paula and her husband helped a teenager that had been displaced from his home receive presents for Christmas. She is a stand-up nurse and it’s not just a job to her. While at a football game, there was a kid that got injured and Paula was off the bleachers about to go over the fence to help him. Finally, her daughter is a diabetic and her pump malfunctioned just after Christmas and was unresponsive for several days and Paula was right by her side. When she became responsive again, she had the best nurse you could ask for to get her back to normal activity.”
Thank you, Paula, for your service! As a token of our appreciation, we’re sending you a gift card to Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q to thank you for all you do!
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Nearly Impossible Trivia : Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show Tickets
Don’t miss the Fairgrounds Southern Ideal Home Show, September 16th through the 18th featuring a special guest, featuring Myron Mixon, star of “BBQ Pitmasters”. WIN your tickets all week with Nearly Impossible Trivia at 6:25 am and 5:30 pm. Check out more at www.raleighfairgroundshomeshow.com
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: September 2022 – Mrs. Katelyn Dwyer
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month of September is Katelyn Dwyer, a math teacher at Edward Best Elementary School.
Katelyn Dwyer is our Gold Star teacher Of the month for September. Katelyn is a fifth-grade teacher at Edward best elementary school in Franklin County. Katelyn was nominated by her husband Nick Dwyer who says, “ Katelyn is an excellent educator who cares so much for her children. She has battled through the pandemic and is still trying to make school a happy and safe place for her students. In August 2021 she was diagnosed with melanoma and had to have surgery. She was also six months pregnant with her daughter! She battled through the surgery, and we had to wait four months for scans due to her being pregnant. Ella was born on November 4, 2021, and she is perfect. Two weeks later we were back at UNC to have a pet scan! The scan was clear and she was she in good health! Through all of this Katelyn gave 110% for her students and her school! I want to nominate my wife because she is a warrior and an amazing teacher! Please pick her, she deserves to be chosen and rewarded. She loves QDR and listens almost every morning! She’s an amazing teacher, wife, and mother! She never complains and work so hard for her students!”
Mrs. Katelyn Dwyer gets a plaque from Creative Images and a $100 gift card from Crabtree, celebrating 50 years!
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WIN TICKETS TO SEE LUKE COMBS IN 2023!
It will be the BIGGEST concert of 2023 and 94.7 QDR, Your Country Concert Station, has THE MOST, FREE TICKETS!
LUKE COMBS returns home to Carolina, July 15th 2023 at the only place in Carolina BIG enough for a his homecoming…PANTHERS STADIUM!
Starting Monday, 9/12, listen for 2 IN A ROW, to win 2 FOR THE SHOW to see Luke Combs! When the second song plays, be caller 9 at 919-860-9470 to win your tickets before you can buy’em! Tickets on sale Friday at 10 am through Ticketmaster
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