Jacky Egli (left) walks the halls of the Piedmont Transplant Center in Atlanta with her husband, Rich Egli, after giving him a kidney as a live donor.

Photos by Charlie Benton/cbenton@cherokeescout.com Johnny Shields of Ranger turns over a 1977 American LaFrance fire engine that had previously served the Ranger Volunteer Fire Department to retired Somerdale, N.J., volunteer firefighter Frank Rizzo. Rizzo served on the Somerdale department at the time the truck was delivered brand new.

James Brolin, actor and producer who starred in The Amityville Horror and Westworld, in front of his plane built by Billy Payne of Brasstown, owner of Plane Fun.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy senior Annie Kate Dalton watches the first of her two seventh-inning homeruns go over the fence during the Lady Bulldogs’ 20-2 win over Andrews.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy freshman Lailee Hollaway looks to dribble around a Cherokee defender during the Lady Bulldogs’ 7-0 win over Cherokee on April 21. Holloway scored five goals in the game.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy running back Ty Laney is lifted high into the air after scoring a touchdown during Murphy’s 29-24 win over Elkin. The Bulldogs will take on Robbinsville this Friday night, with the winner advancing to the state 1A championship game.

Justin Fitzgerald/sports@cherokeescout.com Murphy pitcher Jersey Schwalm throws to first in the top of the seventh inning of the Lady Bulldogs’ 2-0 win over Rosman on Thursday. Schwalm threw a complete-game shutout and struck out 10 batters in the win.