Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Will Potter, Chief of Carrboro Fire and Rescue Department. Will was nominated by his mom Valerie who says, “Will was just promoted to Fire Chief of Carrboro Fire- Rescue Department. As a little boy and throughout the remainder of his youth, Will always said he wanted to be a firefighter.…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Amy Johnson, a nurse at NC State. Amy was nominated by her husband Mathue who says, “I want to nominate Amy for all that she does for our family and the community. I am stationed at Fort Bragg and constantly away from home performing Army duty. My wife, Amy, is a…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brandon Lindsey, Lieutenant with the Knightdale Fire Department. Brandon was nominated by his mother Lisa who says, “Brandon also works with two other fire departments where he is a Captain. He volunteers with the Lucama Fire Department, and he has had a passion for being a firefighter since he was a…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for July is Lori Haynes, a special education teacher at Olive Chapel Elementary School. Lori was nominated by Sarah Thomas who says, “Lori is a special education teacher who works tirelessly to serve the kids on her growing caseload. She is always thinking of new and creative…… Continue Reading
Drew Blake who is the President of Guiding Eyes Outdoor joins us in studio to talk about his local non-profit that provides life changing outdoor adventures to military veterans, first responders, the blind, visually impaired, and children that have lost their parents serving our country and our communities. If you feel led to contribute, volunteer,…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lt. Dominic Alvarado, a Lieutenant for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Department. Dominic was nominated by his wife Melinda who says, “My husband, Lt. Dominic Alvarado, has worked for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office for 15 years. He started working the roads and quickly became a School Resource Officer. Dominic’s passion…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Seth Tillman, a firefighter for the Bonlee Fire Department and Law Enforcement Officer for Siler City. Seth was nominated by John Ellis who says, “Seth is a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer. When not serving the residents of Siler City, he can be found at Bonlee Fire Department,…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the month for June is Heather Uhland, a teacher at Harris Creek Elementary School. Heather was nominated by LaTonya Harris who says, “I can barely put into words how blessed I am to have a teacher like Ms. Uhland in my son’s life. My son started off rocky this year…… Continue Reading
Scotty McCreery talks about getting inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame, writing “It Matters To Her” with Thomas Rhett’s dad, Rhett Akins, and takes the QDR Quick Quiz! … Continue Reading
Jo Dee Messina is coming to the Ritz on June 23rd! You can find tickets here. And you can hear The Q Morning Crew’s interview with her below!… Continue Reading