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Check out the local events happening near Raleigh. Click on the event titles below to see more information about each event.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
