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Hometown Hero of the Week: Julie Smith, July 9th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Julie Smith, July 9th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Julie Smith, serving the community as an RN for over 40 years in Mount Olive! 

Julie was nominated by her daughter Brittany, who says, “My mom has been a dedicated RN of a nursing home for many years. She is not only a dedicated nurse, but she loves to be one! It doesn’t matter if there is a hurricane, tornado, or snow on the ground. She always shows up for her patients no matter what. She has worked through it all whether it be short staffed, filling in for someone on her day off, Covid regulations, etc. She always makes sure her patients know how important they are to her. She’s gives them presents on special occasions and celebrates them. She makes their home a fun place to be. She has even given gifts to a co-worker that she knew was having a bad day before. That is just the woman she is. She is kindhearted and so giving. She is the true definition of what a nurse should be. She always gives back to her community too. She has fed the hungry and clothed the homeless. When she isn’t working, she is a dedicated mother and grandmother. It doesn’t matter how tired she is after work. She still shows up for her grandkid’s games, recitals, and plays. If any of us ever need her for anything she is always there with a smile on her face. We love her so much so thank you QDR for celebrating her!”

Thank you, Julie 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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Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2025 – Elizabeth Brush

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: July 2025 – Elizabeth Brush

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for July is Elizabeth Brush, 1st grade teacher at Lafayette Year Round Elementary. Elizabeth was nominated by Shannon Grice, who says, “When my son finished kindergarten, I requested a 1st grade teacher that could help him achieve his reading goals, as he was not completely on grade-level at…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joel Wharton, July 2nd, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Joel Wharton, July 2nd, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Joel Wharton, Lieutenant for the Smithfield Fire Department. Joel was nominated by Caren, who says, “He truly puts his everything in to the department and community. He is kind, hardworking, and always goes above and beyond. Along with that, he helped me raise four boys, now men who…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Warrick, June 25th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: David Warrick, June 25th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is David Warrick. David was nominated by Ashtyn Johnson, who says, “David is a caring, loyal and loyal husband, father of 6, grandfather of 1, and friend. David is one of the most kindhearted and helpful people I have ever met. David is always working hard to service community…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kaycee Wallace, June 18th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kaycee Wallace, June 18th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Kaycee Wallace, Wake County EMT.   Kaycee was nominated by Connor Holland, who says, “Kaycee has been an EMT with Wake County EMS for nearly 5 years. She is the most hardworking and compassionate person I know. There are many reasons she deserves to be recognized but what…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chief Matt Poole, June 11th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Chief Matt Poole, June 11th, 2025

 Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Chief Matt Poole of the Garner Fire Department. Chief Poole is a very well-known and respected leader in the fire service, state wide as well as along the entire east coast. In his 30-year tenure at Garner Fire Rescue he has excelled the department as a whole…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Mitchell, June 4th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brittany Mitchell, June 4th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Brittany Mitchell. Brittany was nominated by Kaitlin Taylor, who says, “Brittany Mitchell is an amazing partner and preceptor. She has taught me many things throughout my career in EMS and shown me how to be a good provider. She also is always willing to help anyone and…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2025 – Nell “Nellie” Rushton

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: June 2025 – Nell “Nellie” Rushton

Our QDR Gold Star Teacher of the Month for June is Nell “Nellie” Rushton, head teacher for special education and assistant coach for the soccer team at Rolesville Middle School. Nell “Nellie” Rushton was nominated by all of the following people: Christine Tassitino: “Nellie cares endlessly for her students and their diverse needs. She goes above and…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: William Taylor, May 28th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: William Taylor, May 28th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is William Taylor, a paramedic for Johnston County Emergency Services. William Taylor, AKA TEX, was nominated by his wife Katlin Taylor, who says, “My husband has been working as a first responder from the young age of 14. He’s dedicated his whole life to making sure others around…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kendall Marley, May 21st, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Kendall Marley, May 21st, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Kendall Marley, a full-time firefighter with Fayetteville and a part-time firefighter with Clement Fire Department. Kendall was nominated by his mom, Robin Marley, who says, “Kendall began his service when he was 16, following in his Papa’s footsteps with a servant’s heart to help those in need. He…… Continue Reading

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