Posted: Friday, February 12, 2010 10:53 pm

The Rutherford County government and schools recently presented a check to United Way for $170, 037.78. The donation was a result of funds raised through the county government and schools’ annual United Way campaign. United Way has secured $2.2 million in pledges of its $2.8 million goal as of Feb. 12, and the campaign is scheduled to end Feb. 14.

From left are Brian Hercules, United Way executive director, Terry Cunningham, Carolyn Tumbleson, United Way,, County Mayor Ernest Burgess, Linda Wilson, Alanna Sullivan, James Evans and Carolyn Holt.