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Help Design the QDR Playlist
One of the main reasons you listen to QDR is for the music, and we want to be sure we’re playing what you want to hear as often or as little as you want to hear it. You can help design the QDR playlist to give you the BEST listening experience, and you could win a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Shila from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Shila, a quiet middle-aged hound, is looking for a forever home, preferably with another dog and a fenced-in yard. She’s an independent gal who likes to chew on bones and play with toys, but at the end of the day, she also…… Continue Reading
Fursday: March 31, 2022
This week, we are highlighting our furbabies from this month that are still available at our Fursday Pet Partners! Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Rayo from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Rayo from Animal Protection Society of Durham! “Good looking, check; affectionate check; sweet, double check! I’m a darling and good boy who’s a bit stressed here at the shelter. I’m sure to settle well in my new home. I’m a bit unsure meeting new friends, please go slow…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Merken from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Merken from SPCA of Wake County! Merken is everything you could ever want in a cat! He’s a staff favorite at the SPCA. This 4-year-old guy is a huge snuggle bug who loves curling up on your lap or putting his paws up on you to ask for…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Libby from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Libby from Wake County Animal Center! Are you looking for that one special dog that will cuddle with your family or play a game of frisbee in the backyard? A dog that is house trained and has great manners in your home? Well, look no further! Libby is…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Beatrice from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Today we’re looking for a special listener for a special dog: Beatrice, a 5-year-old black and white pit mix. We rescued Beatrice from a county shelter after being absolutely dazzled by her pearly whites! She’s such a happy girl, whether she’s sitting…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Johnny Cash from APS of Durham
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Johnny Cash from Animal Protection Society of Durham! Visit Johnny Cash’s profile here! Prepare yourself for FUN! I’m a great and jolly guy ready to find the home and yard of my dreams! I’m a cheery guy who loves to have fun and play. I’m a bit jumpy…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Elicia from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Elicia from SPCA of Wake County! This happy little wiggle-butt is 9-month-old Elicia! Elicia is 32 lbs. and may grow to be around 40-50 lbs. Elicia is a lovable, snuggly, and playful puppy that was rescued by SPCA Wake after being found abandoned. But she doesn’t let it…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Katydid from Wake County Animal Center
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Katydid from Wake County Animal Center! Awesome dog alert!! Katydid is a four-year-old American Staffy mix. She loves hugs and cuddles and is a volunteer favorite. Her previous owner had great things to say about her – she’s crate training, potty trained, and is an all-around good girl.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Nesquik from Second Chance Pet Adoptions! Meet Nesquik, this adorable 6 month old boy is looking for his forever home. Nesquik is a social butterfly and loves to be around people. He is the life of the party. Like all kittens Nesquik loves to play. You will almost…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Muse and Pauline from APS
Our Fursday Pets of the Week are Muse and Pauline from the Animal Protection Society of Durham! Muse and Pauline are a senior bonded pair with their adoption fees completely waived. Come by and meet them today! Visit Muse’s profile here! Visit Pauline’s profile here! APS of Durham2117 E. Club Blvd. | Durham, NC |…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Chloe from SPCA of Wake County
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Chloe from SPCA of Wake County! Nope that’s not a wolf — that’s a Chloe! This heart-meltingly sweet 3-year-old girl has been waiting for a home at SPCA Wake since June of 2021. She’s been patiently waiting to find her future family, and all the staff and volunteers at…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Rocko from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Rocko from The Wake County Animal Center! Rocko is a low-key senior that came to the shelter recently as a stray. Like most seniors, he appreciates a good soft padded bed and naps. Despite his age, he still enjoys going out for (slow) walks and loves a good treat. He is extremely sweet and…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Leo from Second Chance Pet Adoptions, our Fursday pet of the week! Leo is an 11 year, 5-month-old calm kitty that is ready to give you the biggest hug! He loves his humans, and would be fine with other mellow cats, but would also thrive as the only kitty! He is currently on a…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Dora from Wake County Animal Center
Meet Dora from The Wake County Animal Center! Sweet and gentle is how the volunteers described Dora. She came to the Center as a stray so we don’t know her background. Dora does head butts for attention. She uses her litter tray so she is probably litter box trained. Dora is a small kitty with…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Buffy from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Our Fursday Pet of the Week is Buffy! With eight years of practice in the fine art of friendship, Buffy is more than prepared to be your co-pilot in life! She prefers to fly solo in terms of other furry friends, but Buffy has plenty of personality to fill your heart alone. This gal loves…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Missy from APS of Durham
Meet Missy! “Hello there! I’m a sweet and friendly girl who loves gentle affection! I’m super happy to meet new people and also love to explore. I’m playful too, toss a ball or toy for me and see! I really enjoy gentle affection and might even crawl into your lap or lean into you for…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Jane from SPCA of Wake County
Meet Jane! This sweet, smushy girl was found as a stray in Harnett County, and now she’s looking for a family of her very own. Jane is 2 years old and weighs about 50 lbs. Unfortunately she is battling heartworms, but she is receiving a full course of treatment through SPCA Wake. Jane is playful,…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball
This Fursday on QDR, we want to celebrate our pet partners for our 19th Howl-O-Ween Harvest Ball coming this Saturday at Lincoln Theater in Raleigh! Thank you SPCA of Wake County and APS of Durham! AND a huge thank you to our other Fursday sponsors, Second Chance Pet Adoptions and Wake County Animal Center!… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Tyson
Our QDR Fursday pet of the week is Tyson from the Wake County Animal Center! Hello there, thanks for stopping by to meet me. I’m Tyson and as you can see, I’m a handsome young man. I’ve been at the shelter for a while now and eager to find a family of my own. Being…… Continue Reading
QDR Fursdays: Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions
Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions!… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: December 29th, 2024
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Daniel Grindstaff Finnland Heroes and Friends Larry Cordle, Glenn Duncan & Lonesome Standard Time Highway 40 Blues Larry Cordle, Glenn Duncan & Lonesome Standard Time Sugar Hill Lonesome River Band I won’t be calling for you Talkin’ to Myself Rebel Alison Krauss & Union Station I don’t…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: December 2025 – Jennifer Hinton
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for January is Jennifer Hinton, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Archer Lodge Middle School Mrs. Hinton was nominated by Amanda Bell, who says, “Jennifer is a school favorite! She is always going above and beyond to make students feel welcomed, appreciated, loved and supported. She has…… Continue Reading
Wild West Weekend: Win Tickets to CINCH World’s Toughest Rodeo
It’s a QDR Wild West Weekend. Listen to WIN a pair of tickets to the CINCH Worlds Toughest Rodeo at the Lenovo Center, Sunday January 26th. All tickets winners INSTANTLY qualify to win the WILD WEST WEEKEND GRAND PRIZE – 4 front row seats and a QDR swag bag. Round up your friends and family…… Continue Reading
Enter to Win the Host with the Most Experience!
Want a dream home experience where someone else takes over and does all the work? Win the Host with the Most Experience! While Brian and Mika from HGTV’s 100 Day Dream Home can’t come in and re-do your home, we can send some experts in who can make your life incredibly fun and beautiful for…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: December 22nd, 2024
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Alan Mullen Salt Creek The Heartwood Sessions Heartwood Ralph Stanley Christmas Times A’ Coming Christmas with Ralph Stanley Rebel Bluegrass Album Band Wall Around Your Heart California Connection Rounder Darin & Brook Aldridge Do You Hear What I Hear Becky Buller Jubilee (same) Dark Shadow Special…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeff Newcomb, December 25th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeff Newcomb, Volunteer with the Rosewood Fire Department. Jeff is loved throughout the community. He is a great father to his two sons that are also volunteering along with their dad at Rosewood Fire Dept. He would give the shirt off his back if someone needed it.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Leia from Second Chance!
Meet Leia! This playful 1.5-year-old hound mix is ready for her forever home. She loves to romp and play with other dogs, but she does play hard, so a good playmate is a must! Leia would thrive in a single-story home with a fenced-in yard where she can explore and let loose. As an older…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jacob Pope, December 18th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jacob Pope, firefighter for the Antioch Fire Department. Jacob has been on the Antioch Fire Department for a year now. He loves to help people in his community any chance he gets. Whenever he has a free moment, he is up at the fire department helping around…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: December 15th, 2024
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Jim Mills Black Jack My Dixie Home Sugar Hill Tony Trishka/Billy Strings Browns Ferry Blues Larry Sparks Christmas Time’s A-Coming’ Christmas in the Mountains Rebel Rhonda Vincent City of New Orleans Single Williamson Branch Southern Nights Single Dale Ann Bradley/Steve Gulley Christmas the Mountain…… Continue Reading
QDR $1K Survey
What better way to start the new year than with a GRAND IN YOUR HAND! The QDR $1,000 Survey returns on Monday, January 13th. You’ll have four chances each weekday to provide the top answers to the $1,000 Survey Question. If you can provide the top answers without an incorrect guess, you’ll win $1,000! This…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet George from Saving Grace!
Meet George! George is a 24lb tan and white beagle and with one look will steal your heart! You will never tire of his sweet pleading eyes and playful spirit. Beagles have a loveable nature and are one of the most loyal breeds. Led by his nose and he DOES have a nose for news,…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jason Marsh, December 11th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jason Marsh, a firefighter with the Apex Fire Department. Jason was nominated by his mom, Susan, who says, “He is a full time Lt. firefighter with Apex fire department. He also works part time as a firefighter at Moncure fire department in Chatham County. Jason also works part time as…… Continue Reading
PineCone Playlist: December 8th, 2024
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Bluegrass 95 Whiskey Before Breakfast Bluegrass 95 Pinecastle Ralph Stanley Christmas Times A’ Coming Christmas with Ralph Stanley Rebel Flatt & Scruggs Your Love is Like a Flower Foggy Mountain Jamboree County Grass Cats Favorite Christmas Memories Christmas in Carolina Blue Circle Becky Buller Jubilee (same) Dark Shadow…… Continue Reading
Abby Leigh’s Concerts and Cocktails
Join Abby Leigh at PBR Bar in Fenton on Saturday, February 1st from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for an early galentines’ brunch featuring rising county music star, Matt Stell. Enjoy a fun and festive buffet brunch! Bring your besties for great food, music, and gift card giveaways from some of your favorite Fenton retailers.…… Continue Reading
Fursday: Meet Sweet Tea from APS of Durham!
Looking for someone sweet? Well, I’m the sweetest you’ll ever meet! I’m very friendly, affectionate and simply darling! I love to go out on a walk. I can be sensitive and concerned in new situations. I like gentle affection, play with a ball, and being with my favorite person! I’ll need positive experiences, confidence building, lots of…… Continue Reading