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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 stands out the most is her caring heart for others and determination. She is always up for a challenge. She is currently working to enroll in Advanced EMT to further her career and help the citizens of Wake County! Kaycee’s impact on Wake County is always remembered and never goes unnoticed!”

Thank you, Kaycee, 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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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

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Boswell, May 14th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Brad Boswell, May 14th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Brad Boswell, Fire Fighter for the Antioch Fire Department. Brad was nominated by his daughter Taylor Boswell, who says, “Brad is a dedicated fireman and is someone everyone can look up too. He is always encouraging and lights up every room he walks into. Brad is my…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bruce Rose, May 7th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Bruce Rose, May 7th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the week is Bruce Rose, Volunteer firefighter for the Grantham Volunteer Fire Department. Bruce was nominated by Andrew Johnson, who says, “Bruce is a dedicated member of the Grantham Volunteer Fire Dept and is always willing to help someone in need when the need arises. Just recently, we went out…… Continue Reading

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2025 – Kathryn “Camille” Robbins

Gold Star Teacher of the Month: May 2025 – Kathryn “Camille” Robbins

Our QDR Goldstar Teacher of the Month is Kathryn “Camille” Robbins, second grader teacher at Middle Creek Elementary School in Apex. Kathryn “Camille” Robbins was nominated by all of the following people. Camille received a commemorative plaque from Creative Images in Cary, $100 from Crabtree to shop at Auntie Anne’s, and an additional $100 to shop anywhere at Crabtree, a…… Continue Reading

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Ward, April 30th, 2025

Hometown Hero of the Week: Jay Ward, April 30th, 2025

Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Jay Ward, Firefighter, EMS, and Search and Rescue, Rescue Diver from Spring Lake.  Jay was nominated by his daughters, Sydaleigh, Savannah, and Novaleigh, who say, “Our dad is a full-time firefighter with Spout Springs Fire dept, EMT/ firefighter for Medic 13/Benhaven Emergency Services of Olivia, a firefighter for…… Continue Reading

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