Monday – Friday: 5 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Thanks for waking up with Mike & Amanda, Your Q Morning Crew. They have one mission each morning and that’s to help you start your day with a lot of fun so be ready to laugh and smile and sing along to your favorite songs each morning.
Get to know Mike: Mike has been a mainstay on QDR for many years now. Mike is originally from Lee County and is a UNC grad. He lives in Knightdale with his wife Amy. He loves his Tarheels, his family, grilling, hanging out with friends, and being a part of your morning.
Get to know Amanda: She’s from Johnston County – JOCO! She chased her dream in Nashville for about 10 years as a working singer-songwriter. She was a featured performer at some of Nashville’s most famous honky-tonks. She had the opportunity to tour with Alan Jackson and boy does she has some great stories to tell! Amanda made the tough decision to leave Nashville and come back home to North Carolina to chase a new dream. Amanda was raised on QDR and is loving being a part of your morning with Mike Wheless and when she’s not keeping Mike straight, she’s looking after her son, Jackson.
You can count on Mike and Amanda to put a smile on your face with laughter, fun-feel good stories, and great Country music.
Of course, we’ll make sure you know how to dress for the day and which way not to go with up-to-date traffic and weather with Captain Dave and Heather with Weather.
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Things We Talked About On The Show
Hometown Hero of the Week: Scott Young, February 19th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Scott Young, Fire Fighter for Contentnea Fire Department in Wilson. Scott was nominated by Skylar Ayscue, who says, “Scott is hardworking, a true volunteer firefighter, who work with Elm City Volunteer Fire Department, and is now working with Contentnea Fire Department in Wilson. His granddaughter wants to…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Shannon Somers, February 12th, 2025
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Shannon Somers, home health care nurse. Shannon was nominated by Justin Phillips, who says, “She goes above and beyond the call of duty. I’ve had the opportunity to watch her, and when I tell you that she goes above and beyond the call of duty, I’m not…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: Jeffrey Best, February 5th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Jeffrey Best, Officer with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and a Chief in the United State Coast Guard. Jeff works for the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and is a Chief in the United States Coast Guard. He is the most selfless person and gives 110% to the…… Continue Reading
Gold Star Teacher of the Month: February 2025 – Hannah Harrison
Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for February is Hannah Harrison, teacher at Brier Creek Elementary. Hannah was nominated by her mom Catherine, who says, “This is Hannah’s first year teaching, and since graduating from N. C. State in May (Go Pack!), she has created a fun and inviting place for her class…… Continue Reading
Hometown Hero of the Week: James “Derby” Carpenter, January 29th, 2024
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is James “Derby” Carpenter. “Derby” spends 100% of his time in this life serving the town of Aberdeen NC as a full-time fireman, and on his few days off, he serves as the glue that keeps the small Derby Fire Department held together as a volunteer. Derby also…… Continue Reading
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