Local court reporters and captioners last week celebrated 2014 National Court Reporting and Captioning Week during a gathering Thursday, Feb. 20 at Universal Joint in downtown Chattanooga. Nancy Varallo, president of the National Court Reporters Association, said National Court Reporting and Captioning Week is the NCRA’s way to spotlight for the public the importance of what court reporters and captioners do. “Court reporting and captioning are part of the lifeblood of law and culture in our society. I encourage everyone in this profession to let their enthusiasm inspire a student to explore this profession.” Pictured are (L-R): Robin Fouraker (Fouraker Reporting Service); Erin Flatt (Flatt Reporting Service); Kathy Kimsey (Chattanooga Reporters Associated); Pat Gildea (Wilson Reporting Agency); Lori Wells (L.A.W. Reporting); Melissa Smith (Elite Reporting Services); Linda Hershey (self-employed); and Sheila Wilson (Wilson Reporting Agency). (David Laprad)