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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]