Randy Foster/editor@cherokeescout.com The Western North Carolina Wilderness Safety Fund donated $3,000 worth of rope, rescue and personal protection gear to Cherokee County Search & Rescue, a local volunteer organization. Shown shortly after accepting the donation on the steps of the Cherokee County Courthouse in downtown Murphy on Friday are (bottom from left): Mitzi Lowe, Paul Vedder, Shannon Vedder and Mike Morrow. Middle (from left): Bobby Barton, Sam Davis and Dean Coward. Back (from left): Mike Street
