LakeSanteetlah

Voters make their voices heard

Voters in both the Town of Fontana Dam and the Town of Lake Santeetlah were scarcely found during Tuesday’s mayoral and council elections.  By far and away, Lake Santeetlah had the highest response, with a total of 19 ballots being cast out of the 37 active registered voters.

Council members abruptly resign

Lake Santeetlah – Two town council members recently tendered their resignations in a span of three days. Patrick O'Donovan submitted his resignation Oct. 4, with Mary Williams following suit Oct. 7.

Freshwater jelly time

The existence of the Eastern Mountain Lion might be an item of hot debate in western North Carolina, but scientists have confirmed the existence of an even more unlikely critter: freshwater jellyfish.  According to Gary Peeples of the U.S.