THANK YOU to all of our Police Officers, Fire Fighters, healthcare workers, EMS Workers, and other Fearless First Responders!
We are so grateful for all of your hard work, dedication, and willingness to risk life and limb for others.
Listen each Wednesday at 7:11 am and 9:11 am as the Q Morning Crew features and says thank you to a local Hometown Hero.
The featured Hometown Hero will win a gift card from Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q.
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Hometown Hero of the Week
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Hometown Hero of the Week: David Hawkins, May 8th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero Of The Week Is David Hawkins, First Sergeant For The Highway Patrol.
David Hawkins has served with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol since September of 1997. During his time on the patrol, he has served in many different capacities; such as the Highway Patrol Motor Unit, Criminal Interdiction Unit Sergeant, and currently serves as the First Sergeant here in Harnett County. Hawkins is a dedicated public servant, leader, mentor, supervisor, husband, and father to three boys. Hawkins is set to retire in October after serving the state of North Carolina for 30 years. The Troopers of Harnett County would like to say thank you for your countless hours and years of dedication to the State, and wish you the best of luck in your next chapter.
Thank you, David, 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 to thank you for all you do.
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