Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Len Needham, Fire Chief for the Bahama Fire Department since 1985. Len was nominated by Alan Stephenson who says, “He has served the Northern Durham Community of Bahama as a firefighter since 1980 and as Fire Chief since 1997, served on the Board of Directors for the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for February is Doug Veeder, social studies/math teacher and football coach at Apex Middle School. Doug was nominated by his wife Stephanie, “Mr. Veeder is one in a million! He graduated from elementary school with his students when he realized how hard it was for them to transition…… Continue Reading
Check out Mike and Amanda’s conversation with rising star, Jelly Roll! You know him from his song “Son of a Sinner” and his new hit now playing on QDR, “Need A Favor.” Jelly Roll will be playing the Greensboro Coliseum on October 6th. … Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bob Golimowski, Detective Sergeant at the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Bob was nominated by his wife Elizabeth who says, “Bob works with the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office. Bob is a wonderful man; he has worked in law enforcement for 27.5 years. Though it can be a tough career, he…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Keith Powell, Chief of Police for the Smithfield Police Department! Keith was nominated by his Daughter Caitlyn who says, “Keith Powell has worked for Smithfield Police Department for the past 30 years working his way up to Chief of Police. Keith has given his all to the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Timmy Godwin, Fire Chief for the West Johnston Fire Department! Timmy was nominated by his Daughter Madison Barnes who says, “My dad is a wonderful firefighter, friend, dad, and husband. He has served 25 plus years with West Johnston Fire department, over 15 of those he has…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the month for February is Brittany Barham, 1st Grade Teacher at Durant Road Elementary. Brittany was nominated by Mellissa Schofield who says, “Brittany is wonderful! She genuinely cares about each of her students, past, present, and even future. She brings out the love of learning in each of her students, especially…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Adam Whitfield, Firefighter for the Durham Fire Department. Adam was nominated by Bow Bowden who says, “Adam is a devoted fireman. He has been serving the Durham Fire Department since 2005. He is the driver of Ladder 3 and also teaches in the academy. Adam strives to…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Austin Coleman, Law Enforcement Officer in Harnett County. Austin was nominated by his wife Ashleigh who says, “Austin is a wonderful man, he has worked in law enforcement for many years. Though it can be a tough career, he is always ready to jump in and help…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Travis Denny, Patrol Sergeant for the Town of Zebulon Police Department. Travis was nominated by his wife Nichole who says, “I would like to nominate my husband, Travis Denny as a QDR Hometown Hero. Travis is a Patrol Sergeant who has been serving the Town of Zebulon…… Continue Reading