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
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Aaron Carter, Lieutenant for the License and Theft Bureau. Lieutenant Aaron Carter from the North Carolina License and Theft Bureau has dedicated himself to supporting his law enforcement agency as well as his community. Aaron goes out of his way to support the officers that he supervises, who…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Ben Ormiston, Investigator at the Wake County Sheriff’s Office. Ben was nominated by his wife Amanda who says, “Ben works for the Wake County Sheriff’s Office as an Investigator, but started in corrections moved to patrol and now is an in his current role. He is also…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Jennifer Eudy, teacher at Floyd L. Knight School. Jennifer was nominated by Angie Womack, her assistant, who says, “Ms. Eudy is an amazing teacher that works with children and adults with special needs. She has worked at Floyd L. Knight school in Lee County for 21…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Lee Byrd, Fire Chief for Elevation Fire Department. Lee was nominated by his wife Erin, who says, “Lee has been a firefighter at Elevation Fire Department for 15 years. He has served in many positions from lieutenant to assistant chief and most recently has taken on the…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Austin Gregory, Firefighter for the Clinton Fire Department and Meadow Volunteer Fire Department. Austin was nominated by Dale Gregory, who says, “On the evening of 7/10/2024, Austin was on his 24-hour shift, preparing for a shower when he heard his Lieutenant yelling for his help. Austin immediately…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero Of The Week is Steven Montague, Lieutenant at Wendell Fire Department and Four Oaks Fire Department. “Steven is the most selfless person I’ve ever met. We were best friends in high school, and now we are married. He is raising my three children as his own, and nobody can ever tell the difference, because…… Continue Reading