QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lexus Thompson, who works full time with Johnston County EMS. Lexus is a mother and an amazing wife who works 24-hour shifts at her full-time job with Johnston County EMS, as well as a part-time job with Johnston Community College as an American Heart Association Administrative Assistant. She…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is James Newburg, a firefighter for the Cleveland Fire Department. James works full-time at Cleveland Fire Department and part-time with Four Oaks and Meadow, as well as being a volunteer with Meadow. James goes above and beyond to serve the people in his community. He is always the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for October is Tabitha Hinnant, teacher at Rand Road Elementary School Tabitha was nominated by her teachers assistant Traci who said, “I work with Tabitha. She is a special education teacher for grades 2 through 5. She has a vast array of experience working in high schools,…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Stacey Hill, Oncology Nurse at Southeastern Medical Oncology Center. Stacey was nominated by Cameron who says, “Stacey goes to work day in and day out no matter how stressed, tired, frustrated, she may be. She puts a smile on her face to proudly provide for her patients…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ryley Hairr, firefighter for the Fayetteville Fire Department. Ryley has been around and worked with different fire departments since he was 16 years old! He volunteers for Salemburg, Herring, and Taylor’s Bridge! He also worked full time with the Cotten Fire Department. He devotes most of his…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Peter Howell. Peter was nominated by his daughter Alanah who says, “Peter is my dad and does everything he can to provide for the family. He has been in the Durham Sheriff’s Department for the past 25 years and is now a Lieutenant and works at the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Sgt. Kevin Pena, Sergeant for the Garner Police Department. He was nominated by Joyce who says, “Sgt Pena is an Army Veteran who was a Sniper Leader. He is presently the Community Engagement Unit leader and on our SWAT team with GPD. I met him in the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for September is Meredith Fordham, teacher at Four Oaks Elementary School. Mrs. Fordham is a teacher that makes sure no child is left behind. She always meets every student with a smile and hug. She is a kindergarten teacher but her impact is so much more. During…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Elena Alexander, a paramedic for Harnett County. Elena works nonstop as a paramedic for Harnett County. It’s hard working 24 or even 36 hour shifts especially with all the calls she has to go to as well as doing Mutual Aid calls for surrounding counties if they…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Andy Jackson, Firefighter for the Four Oaks Volunteer Fire Department. Andy was nominated by his wife Christie who says, “Andy is a married father of 3 from the Four Oaks community. He donates countless hours as a volunteer in this community. He has been a member of…… Continue Reading