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 serves as a part time firefighter at West End Fire and Rescue. He never misses Sunday church or any call for service or to help a friend. 

Thank you, James aka “Derby”, 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.

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