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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meet Jade from Second Chance Pet Adoptions!… Continue Reading
Wyatt Flores is coming to The Ritz on Friday, October 18th, and we’ve got your free tickets! Listen to win starting Monday with Mike and Amanda at 6:05 a.m., and Mad Dawg will hook you up in the afternoon at 5:05 p.m. Buy tickets at livenation.com, but win them with 94.7 QDR and ONLY QDR!… Continue Reading
94.7 QDR invites you to play a game of Ticket Tag this Tuesday to win your FREE tickets to see Dan + Shay at Coastal Credit Union Music Park on Saturday, August 17th. The game starts Tuesday morning at 9:20 a.m. Even if you aren’t the right caller, you need to be listening! To win…… 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
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Tom Adams Little Maggie Right Hand Man Rounder Bill Monroe It’s Mighty Dark to Travel Bluegrass 87 MCA Dailey & Vincent Sweet Carrie Dailey & Vincent Rounder Darin & Brooke Aldridge The Price I Pay Single Junior Sisk Long Hard Road Single Authentic Unlimited Big Wheels…… Continue Reading
Meet Rumor, the 57lb brindle beauty who’s ready to steal your heart! Rumor is… she’s about one of the nicest dogs at the farm and OH SO deserving of a cushy comfy furever hone! This fabulous Terrier-Pittie mix lady is an adult who has put in her time being a top-notch mom to plenty of…… 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
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Daniel Grindstaff Finnland Heroes and Friends Bonfire Larry Cordle Anything Southbound Songs from the Workbench Del McCoury A Far Cry Celebrating 50 Years McCoury Ralph Stanley Little Maggie Classic Bluegrass Rebel Lou Reid When it Rains When it Rains Sugar Hill J.D. Crowe & the Kentucky Mountain…… Continue Reading
The date has been set for QDR’s Acoustic Christmas for the Kids Concert supporting UNC Children’s Hospital. Join QDR at The Clayton Center on December 11th to see Larry Fleet, Zach Top, Drew Baldridge, and Anne Wilson!… Continue Reading
Meet #girlboss Veronica. This big chonk loves a good meal and is enthusiastic about new things, life can just be so exciting through the eyes of a pup! Her social nature may be just what you’re looking for and we’re here to help make that match. Veronica came to us in February and has spent…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Trent Austin, firefighter with the 50/210 Fire Department. Trent was nominated by his wife Maegan who says, “I nominate my husband Trent Austin as a hometown hero, because he has 10 years of firefighter service, and he never ever complains about his job. He enjoys getting up…… Continue Reading
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Ben Green Star Spangled Banner United We Stand Pinecastle Bill Monroe Body & Soul High Lonesome CMH Longview Lonesome Old Home Longview Rounder James King A Few Old Memories Lonesome and Then Some Rounder Johnson Mountain Boys Brady & Duncan Blue Diamond Mine Rounder Becky Buller Jubilee (single)…… Continue Reading
Meet Ben: The Three-Legged Wonder! Ben is full of loving puppy energy! He adores cuddles, hugs, and belly rubs. Always ready for the next adventure. Ben came to us with a severely broken leg, and the best treatment option was to amputate. Within days of his surgery, Ben showed us just how resilient and spirited…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Daniel Karlinski, Captain on the Raleigh Police Department. Daniel was nominated by his wife Adriane, who says, “My husband, Dan, is known for his kindness, hard work, and selflessness as a dedicated officer with 27 years of experience in the field. Despite his long career, he has…… Continue Reading
Artist Song Title Album Title Record Label Alan Munde Hot Burrito Breakdown Festival Favorites Revisited Scottie Sparks In My Arms Instead of My Memory Scottie Sparks Rounder Kody Norris Show Mountain Rosalie Single The Rice Brothers Don’t Think Twice The Rice Brothers Rounder Lonesome River Band Long Gone Old Country Store Rebel Terry…… Continue Reading
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month is Carrie Andrews, Orchestra Teacher at C.E. Jordan High School in Durham. Carrie was nominated by Annie Harrison who says, “Carrie has been the orchestra teacher at Jordan for two years, and in that time has turned a tiny, struggling program into a thriving community of young…… Continue Reading